Course Description:
Recorded at AIHce EXP 2023
Inhalation exposure modeling is a critical tool in exposure assessment methodology for scenarios: a) where measurements cannot be collected, b) where high-throughput analysis is needed, and c) for emergency response planning. This session will provide information on: 1) the purpose of exposure modeling; 2) how modeling can be utilized to estimate inhalation exposures; 3) the strengths and weaknesses of modeling; 4) exposure modeling resources (e.g., AIHA Mathematical Modeling textbook, AIHA Risk Assessment Tools page); and 5) selection of exposure models using a recommended tiered approach. A brief overview of model input parameter selection methods will be performed using the IHMOD 2.0 tool as an example modeling tool. The session will conclude with a case study, which will be used to demonstrate a tiered inhalation modeling approach as applied to a small chemical spill scenario.
Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of the session, the participant will be able to:
• Recognize when, why and how OEHS professionals use modeling tools.
• Select models based on a tiered modeling approach.
• Explain the types of input parameters required for air modeling approaches.
• Perform research to select input parameters.
• Apply the model selection approach to a simple scenario.
• Explain the limitations of exposure modeling.
Contact Hours:
1
Presentation Date:
05/24/2023
Presenters:
Maggie Murphy, CIH, CSP, CCHO, COHC
Mandie Kramer, MS, CIH, CSP
Josh Maskrey, CIH
