Abordagem pragmática para avaliação qualitativa de risco químico

Abstract

Chemicals are used since the dawn of human civilization for many different purposes. The growth of production processes, storage and transport of chemicals in the world led to an increase in the number of individuals and communities exposed to the inherent risks in such work activities. Workers are exposed to chemicals worldwide every day, and because of such situation, occupational hygienists are constantly working to develop ways to protect workers, both as in developed as in developing countries, covering equally small, medium and large companies. To reduce the exposure of workers to chemical agents, "toolboxes" are being currently proposed to manage the occupational hazard. One of them is known as Toolbox, which is based on qualitative assessment of risk management. The toolkits are bases on a concept known as "Control Banding"-range/tracks. International organizations such as ILO, OSHA, HSE has been promoting the international release of this tool, which is known as International Chemical Control Toolkit.