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2008 EASInc. Web PDC
Introduction to the Design of Performance-based Exposure Assessment Strategies (0.5 CM)
Date - June 25, 2008 (2:00-4:30 PM U.S. Eastern time (1400-1630) (add
5 hours for Greenwich time)
Location - WebPDC
A pdf file of the handouts will be emailed to registered participants several
days prior to the WebPDC as well as the phone number for audio and instructions
regarding how to log onto the WebPDC.
NOTE: The phone number for audio will not be a toll-free number. Participants
will be responsible for their own long distance charges.
NOTE: The email address submitted at the time of payment will be used for
all email communications and for logging onto the WebPDC.
NOTE: The registration and participation policy for each Web PDC is the same
as for a fixed location or on-site PDC. Each particpant must register. Registration
is per participant, not per viewing site. Only those registered should
view and particpant in this WebPDC.
Instructor: Dr. Paul Hewett Ph.D. CIH
Course description:
This 2.5 hour webinar PDC covers an introduction to the design of performance-based
exposure assessment strategies, as well as an introduction to sample size
estimation. The focus will be on designing strategies that will reliably determine
if an exposure profile for a Similar Exposure Group is acceptable or unacceptable,
relative to a full-shift, TWA occupational exposure limit. (See
the list of Prerequisites.)
The webinar will last 2.5 hours, with an additional 30 minutes for followup
questions and clarifications. Each student must, within 2 weeks of the seminar,
complete a 20 question test that (the test will require approximately 30 to
60 minutes). In addition, the students are encouraged to read the suggested
references prior to the webinar. A certificate and 0.5 CM points will be awarded
to those students that both attend the webinar and complete the 20 question
test.
Learning Objectives:
(1) Principles of hypothesis testing
(2) Rules-of-thumb for estimating sample sizes
(3) Parametric and non-parametric calculation methods for estimating a reasonable
sample size
(4) Principles and steps for designing a performance-based strategy
(5) Experience using freeware software for generating performance-curves
(6) Experience designing a baseline, commissioning, or termination/reduction
exposure sampling strategy
(7) Experience designing a corporate surveillance strategy (for the AIHA exposure
control model)
Agenda (see list of presentations)
Fees / Sign Up
Registration - $275 per participant
The WebPDC class size is limited. Registration closes when the maximum class
size is reached or 6:30PM EST (2330 GMT) on Tuesday June 24.
NOTE: The registration and participation policy for this WebPDC is the same
as for a fixed location or on-site PDC. That is, registration is per participant,
not per viewing site. Only those registered should view and particpant in
this WebPDC.
Cancellation and Makeup Policy
A credit for an upcoming WebPDC or a full refund - minus a $50 fee - will
be provided for cancellations made up to five business days prior to the day
of the WebPDC. For example, if the WebPDC is presented on a Thursday the cancellation
must be made by 6:30PM EST the Tuesday before in order to qualify for a refund
(minus a $50 fee to cover credit card fees and adminstrative costs). No
refunds will be given if the notice of cancellation is not received within
5 business days of of the WebPDC.
Exposure Assessment Solutions, Inc. reserves the right to cancel a course
7 days prior to the start of the course, in which case a full refund or credit
will be given to each participant.
A video of the WebPDC will be available for viewing for a limited time after
the course for those unable to fully participate due to technical problems.
Prerequisites:
- participation in the webinar PDC "IH Stats I - Basics" or a strong
background in IH statistics
- familiarity with the AIHA Exposure Assessment and Management Model and IH
statistics (see AIHA monograph "A Strategy for Assessing and Managing
Occupational Exposures", 3rd Edition (2006)
- Each student should download and install the freeware program "Exposure
Assessment Strategy Simulator" (available from www.oesh.com)
- recommended reading prior to the WebPDC:
Hewett, P. (2005): Technical Report 05–03 - Performance-based exposure
assessment strategies for TWA exposure limits. Exposure Assessment Solutions,
Inc. (available free from
www.oesh.com).
Presentation List
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