Expert Medical Consulting
The breadth of expertise of Washington Occupational Health Associates’ professionals is unparalleled in the industry and includes:
- occupational medicine
- toxicology
- epidemiology
- cancer research
- environmental health
- preventive medicine
- regulatory compliance
Our physicians are board certified in Toxicology, Internal Medicine, and Occupational Medicine. They are extensively published, hold prestigious academic appointments, and possess a blend of scientific, theoretical and clinical expertise.
Adding to our experience, WOHA physicians have served on government and private expert panels to evaluate and establish workplace standards on the evaluation of chemical risks, reproductive and carcinogenic hazards from contamination and industrial production processes, and biological, chemical, and nuclear terrorism.
How our consulting services can help you:
Expert Witness Testimony
WOHA's physicians have provided expert witness support services, including testimony, since 1980. Previous and current areas of work include:
- Civil litigation and worker's compensation involving alleged toxic effects (including cancer and reproductive/developmental harm) from a variety of chemical and physical agents, including:
- asbestos
- benzene
- dioxins
- endocrine disruptors
- formaldehyde
- glycol ethers
- lead
- mercury
- metals
- mold
- noise
- perchloroethylene
- pesticides
- polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs)
- polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)
- solvents
- trichloroethylene (TCE)
- vibration
- vinyl chloride
- Chemical exposure evaluations including causation and failure to warn
- Workplace ergonomics
- Forensic drug and alcohol testing
Corporate Medical Advising
WOHA’s professional experts provide consulting services that cover a broad range of environmental health issues, including:
- Bioterrorism preparedness
- Pandemic flu preparedness
- Chemical exposure estimates and health impact evaluation
- Emergency health management
- Risk assessment and risk communication
- Toxicological effects of chemicals and other agents
- Medical surveillance
- Independent medical examinations
Indoor Air Quality Investigations
WOHA has the unique capability to arrange and support an industrial hygiene Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) investigation as your medical consultant. Our multi-pronged approach includes medical, epidemiological, toxicological, and industrial hygiene analysis. Investigations may include clinical evaluations of affected workers, industrial hygiene surveys of the work site, an analysis and reporting of the findings, and assistance in communicating these findings to management and employees.
Questionnaires and occupant interviews that are usually performed as part of the IAQ investigation should be reviewed by trained medical personnel. WOHA will work with you to determine the most appropriate role we can fulfill for each IAQ investigation. The interpretation of a large number of questionnaires with diverse responses is often necessary to help pinpoint the source of the poor air quality. If medical records need to be analyzed as part of the investigation, our clinical experts are prepared to review them. Each investigation is unique: by tailoring the program to your particular situation and requirements, WOHA can work with you to help solve your building's IAQ problem.