The following scoring chart should be used as guidance for determining Significant Exposure.
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SCORE
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1
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2
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3
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4
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Estimate how long EACH DAY an individual worker could be exposed to the Animals?
(A)
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Less than 1 Hour
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1-2 hours
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3-5 hours
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>5hours
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How often will this exposure occur?
(B)
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Intermittently
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Once a Week
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2-3 times a Week
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Every Day
(for > 1 day)
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OVERALL RISK
(As a GUIDE add each score attributed for A & B)
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Significant / Insignificant
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If the total score is 5 or more – Then exposure is likely to be Significant. If there is any doubt, then you should consult the departmental safety officer.
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