7.2 Risks to human health
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7.2 Risks to human health

 The basic approach followed should be outlined. If specific guidelines were applied, these should be identified. Identified hazards (according to sections 3.2 and 3.4) should be specified.

7.2.2 Health effects in humans

 Potential health effects arising from each identified hazard (according to sections 3.2 and 3.4) should be discussed and quantified. Particular attention should be given to the possibility of interactions and/or cumulative effects.

7.2.3 Human exposure scenario

 It should be clearly stated which unit operations can be identified for the operation of the BWMS, regardless of their exposure potential. For each unit operation a brief appraisal of the potential of human exposure should be given. Where human exposure cannot be excluded, the exposure scenario should be described in detail and the quantitative exposure estimation should be given for each relevant substance, population group and exposure route, accompanied by information on the input parameters used.

 The applied approach for risk characterization should be described and the calculated level of risk should be stated. Envisaged risk reduction measures should be listed together with an evaluation of their effectiveness.


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