Environmental Risk Assessment Flashcards
1
Q
What organizations conduct carcinogen assessment studies?
A
- ACGIH
- EPA
- IARC
- NTP
2
Q
The risk assessment process includes each of the following except?
A
Personal exposure measurement
3
Q
Risk assessment is best approached with…?
A
Human epidemiologic data, if available
4
Q
When assessing the carcinogenic potential of a compound, the most relevant information for regulatory purposes is…?
A
Human epidemiologic and clinical data
5
Q
What best describes a compound’s carcinogenic potential if it is in IARC group 1?
A
Agent that has been established as a human carcinogen
