| Document ID (ISN) | 106299 |
| CIS number |
07-378 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
1080-3548 - International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics |
| Year |
2006 |
| Convention or series no. |
|
| Author(s) |
Gabriel S. |
| Title |
The BG measurement system for hazardous substances (BGMG) and exposure database of hazardous substances (MEGA) |
| Bibliographic information |
1st quarter 2006, Vol.12, No.1, p.101-104. 17 ref. |
| Abstract |
German employers' insurance associations for occupational accident coverage (Berufsgenossenschafen) maintain a measurement system for hazardous substances, the so-called BGMG. The aim of the BGMG is to determine and document valid results of exposure measurements for prevention purposes. The data are collected systematically, in parallel with regular sampling within enterprises. Parameters that are expected to have an effect on exposure levels are documented. The MEGA database (documentation of measurement data relating to workplace exposure to hazardous substances) holds 1.629 million measurement values that have been compiled since 1972. The database offers a range of selection possibilities for assessments depending on the evaluation strategy. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
dangerous substances; exposure evaluation; harmful substances; Germany |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
role of insurance institutions; safety and health documentation; computerized data bases; sampling and analysis |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | Germany |
| Subject(s) |
Toxic and dangerous substances
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Exposure evaluation
|
