Worst case scenario
Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-030610
The maximum possible exposure, when everything that can plausibly happen to maximize exposure happens. The worst case represents a hypothetical individual and an extreme set of conditions that usually will not be observed in an actual population.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ENV-030610 |
|---|---|
| Field | Environment |
| Subject | Health and safety |
| References | Exposure Factors Handbook: Glossary |
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