Influencing factors
| Scientific/technical factors | Social factors | Economic factors |
|---|---|---|
| Strength of scientific evidence | Nature of disease | Cost of control options |
| Ongoing research | Human cost | Impact on industry |
| Magnitude and scope of problem | Effect on community | Impact on consumers |
| Control options | Public perception | Effect on competitive advantage |
| –availability | Media interest | Trade agreements |
| –technical feasibility | Business—labour relations | |
| Information | Influence of unions/business on government | |
| –availability | Philosophy of government | |
| –generation and dissemination | ||
| Suppliers material safety data sheets (MSDS) and labels | ||
| Availability of occupational hygiene professionals |