The purpose of this project was to determine if mathematical models can predict levels of exposure associated with spills in the workplace. The researchers also explored whether such models can be used to select personal protective equipment and to push the frontiers of science in this area

Researchers conducted simulated spills with chemicals often used in hospital laboratories, then compared the measured airborne levels with the concentrations predicted by the exposure models. None of the models accurately predicted the actual airborne concentrations that resulted from the spills