Independent Review of Model for Development of Airborne Lead Occupational Exposure Limits for Department of Defense Workers

Abstract

The National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) expert committee to reviewed the use of a biokinetic model (the DoD-O'Flaherty model) in support of development of a Department of Defense (DoD) occupational exposure limit (OEL) for airborne lead (Pb). The NASEM Committee recommended several responses, including an error check of the DoD-O'Flaherty model code which is documented herein. The reviewer found that the model code is consistent with the the DoD-O'Flaherty model 2019 report and is true to the well-respected O'Flaherty body of work. All lines of code were identified and as to the source of the equations. The model was successfully used to replicate results published in the 2019 model report. Minor deficiencies were noted. Additionally, the model code was evaluated for transition to the developing software platform, Magnolia.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 2020
Accession Number
AD1113915

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  • Teresa R Sterner

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  • Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine

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