Developing Asbestos Job Exposure Matrix Using Occupation and Industry Specific Exposure Data (1984-2008) in Republic of Korea

• Published in: Safety and health at work Vol. 8; no. 1; pp. 105 - 115
• Main Authors: Choi, Sangjun, Kang, Dongmug, Park, Donguk, Lee, Hyunhee, Choi, Bongkyoo
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: Korean
• Published: 2017
• Subjects: JEM; asbestos; mesothelioma; asbestos-related diseases

Background: The goal of this study is to develop a general population job-exposure matrix (GPJEM) on asbestos to estimate occupational asbestos exposure levels in the Republic of Korea. Methods: Three Korean domestic quantitative exposure datasets collected from 1984 to 2008 were used to build the G...