Documentation of the virtual Workshop on "Theoretical Background of Occupational Exposure Models"

ISES Europe identified exposure modelling as one of the major issues for the strategic development of exposure science in Europe for the next years. The aim of this workshop was to discuss the main challenges in developing, validating and using occupational exposure assessment models for regulatory purposes. Exposure modelling approaches were introduced and the theoretical background, application and limitations have been presented and discussed.

Workshop participants discussed the applicability of the currently available models with the aim to reach a common understanding of the benefits and limitations of the different ways of exposure modelling and to draw a roadmap towards future exposure modelling initiatives. Some more information about the issues for discussion are presented in the background document (Background Document).

The presentations are available here:

1. Opening, logistics, agenda, aim of the workshop, Natalie von Goetz (BAG)
2. Concept of STOFFENMANAGER® and ART Source receptor modelling approach, John Cherrie (HWU)
3. Mass balance modelling approach, Susan Arnold (UMN)
4. Requirements for the validation of models, Dorothea Koppisch (IFA)
5. Requirements for regulatory exposure modelling, Celia Tanarro (ECHA)

Additionally, a narrative documentation of the main discussion topics and outcomes will be made available here at a later stage.