Development and Application of Standard Codes for the National Exposure Surveillance System Utilizing Korea's Nationwide Exposure Database.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The Work Environment Measurement Database (WEMD) is a valuable system for occupational exposure surveillance. However, its use is limited due to the lack of proper standardization of exposure-related variables. Hence, we developed a new standard process classification (SPC), standard occupation classification (SOC), and exposure condition category (ECOC) codes to establish an exposure surveillance system using the WEMD. Additionally, we assessed the feasibility of constructing a job-exposure matrix (JEM) using standardized codes.

Methods

The SPC and SOC were reclassified based on similarity from an exposure perspective, using established codes refined through reviews by industrial hygiene experts. The ECOC codes were based on the conceptual exposure assessment mod

SUBMITTER: Choi S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12490695 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature