In 1988 the system was transferred on IBM- compatible micro computer and dBASE database management system software was introduced. The database structure remained almost unchanged. The design of a new more sophisticated database began in 1993. The worst drawbacks in the system will be removed. Six regional institutes make industrial hygiene measurements in about 500 workplaces a year.
Every workplace later receives a detailed report of the measurements.
The copies original of reports are stored at Uusimaa Regional Institute of Occupational Health. Reports are also stored on microfiches which are available in various units of the Institute. The specific data items are drawn from reports and loaded into the database system in coded form. The application programs needed to load and retrieve data from the system run on IBM-compatible micro computer under dBASE IV database management software. These reveal needs for occupational preventive measures and potential risk of adverse health affects of chemical or physical agents on employees.