Methods for Assessing Exposure to Windblown Particulates

摘要

This report reviews and evaluates methods for estimating airborne concentrations of particulates originating from waste disposal sites or similar areas over which toxic materials have been intentionally or inadvertently deposited. The purpose of the work is to identify a model (or models) that can be used to estimate human exposure to windblown toxic particulates from contaminated areas. If subsequent use of these preliminary models indicates serious exposures can occur to toxic particulates from hazardous waste sites, then emission rate measurements from toxic waste disposal sites are recommended for the development of more accurate airborne particulate models.