F6: Dermal Sampling and Risk Assessment for Solids, Liquids, and Microbes

Kansas City Convention Center 

Room: 2504 A 

CM Credit Hours: 1 

Dermal exposures are an important component of workers' total exposures. Dermal exposure sampling strategies are less widely known, less standardized, and less frequently used compared to inhalation exposure strategies. This presentation will review the key components of a dermal sampling strategy as it applies to skin exposure from solids, liquids, and microbes. The presenters will demonstrate the process of designing sampling strategies for dermal exposure assessments conducted for a variety of distinct purposes. In designing a dermal sampling campaign, it is critical to understand the advantages and disadvantages of available sampling strategies. Approaches to use measured dermal exposure data in a risk assessment could vary based on the purpose of the assessment (e.g., assessment for regulatory compliance or quantitative systemic uptake). Some approaches that will be explored include: 1) qualitative tools such as the AIHA's DRAM tool; 2) quantitative tools such as IH Stat; and 3) IH SkinPerm to evaluate dermal uptake. Methods to assess regulatory compliance such as evaluation against the EU's dermal DNELs will be explored.

Upon completion, the participant will be able to:

• Develop dermal sampling strategies.
• Create a dermal exposure assessment.
• Interpret the results of dermal exposure assessments.
• Use a dermal exposure assessment in a risk assessment framework. 

Intermediate

Quiz

Consulting

Agriculture, Forestry, & Fishing

Healthcare/Pharma

Manufacturing

Also part of the Virtual Program

Available as part of AIHA Connect OnDemand

Hazard Recognition/Exposure Assessment

Risk Assessment and Management

Sampling and Analysis