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Toxicological Sciences 61, 4-5 (2001)
Copyright © 2001 by the Society of Toxicology

PROFILES IN TOXICOLOGY

Herbert E. Stokinger, "Mr. TLV"

William D. Wagner

American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (retired), 1330 Kemper Meadow Drive, Cincinnati, Ohio 45240

Herbert E. Stokinger, Ph.D., was an innovative and dedicated scientist who relished the challenges of experimental and industrial toxicology and the realms of occupational and environmental health. Although his contributions to these fields of endeavor are significant and recognized on a global scale, Stokinger is probably best remembered for his active leadership and ofttimes controversial role for 25 years as a member, 15 as chairman, of the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) Threshold Limit Values (TLV®) Committee. Stokinger was rightfully proud of this role, which endeared him to or antagonized many of his colleagues, while ensuring worldwide recognition and use of TLVs. In spite of imperfections, TLVs have become one of the most significant contributions for the protection of workers' health. Stokinger's pioneering efforts also brought the value of biological indices and . . . [Full Text of this Article]

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