Occupational toxicology

Occupational Toxicology

Occupational toxicology (pronunciation: /ɒkjʊˈpeɪʃənəl tɒksɪˈkɒlədʒi/) is a sub-discipline of toxicology that focuses on the study and prevention of adverse health effects from exposure to harmful substances in the workplace.

Etymology

The term "occupational toxicology" is derived from the Latin word "occupatio" meaning occupation, and the Greek word "toxicos" meaning poison, and "logia" meaning study.

Definition

Occupational toxicology is the application of the principles and methodology of toxicology to understanding and managing chemical and biological hazards in the workplace. It involves the identification, evaluation, and control of toxic substances in the work environment to prevent adverse health effects.

Related Terms

• Toxicology: The science of studying the harmful effects of substances on living organisms.
• Occupational Health: The field of healthcare dedicated to ensuring the health and safety of workers in the workplace.
• Industrial Hygiene: The science of anticipating, recognizing, evaluating, and controlling workplace conditions that may cause workers' injury or illness.
• Exposure Assessment: The process of measuring or estimating the magnitude, frequency, and duration of exposure to an agent, along with the number and characteristics of the population exposed.
• Hazard Identification: The process of determining whether exposure to an agent can increase the likelihood of an adverse health effect.
• Risk Assessment: The process of evaluating the probability that a harmful effect will occur as a result of exposure to a hazard.

See Also

• Environmental Toxicology
• Pharmacotoxicology
• Forensic Toxicology
• Food Toxicology

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Occupational toxicology
• Wikipedia's article - Occupational toxicology

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