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This section has some questions our clients commonly ask of us. If it is not addressed here, we will be happy to answer personally. Simply Contact Us and Ask the Expert to satisfy your queries.
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What standards are applicable to Industrial Hygiene?
What is the timeframe for conducting exposure assessments? What is an example of one of your Written Safety Programs? What are the Training Requirements for OSHA regulations? What are some symptoms often associated with poor IAQ? What is the Geographical Range of your Services? What standards are applicable to Industrial Hygiene? The field of Industrial Hygiene references two major criteria when evaluating exposures of individuals to chemical or physical agents. One criterion is the regulatory OSHA PEL. A PEL refers to the maximum concentration of a substance to which OSHA allows occupational exposure. Another exposure parameter is the TLV, which is an advisory value espoused by the ACGIH. It represents the most recent data from scientific exposure studies. A PEL or TLV is compared against the sampled concentration as collected over an average workday. These values should not be exceeded to protect the health of the individual. Back to Top What is the timeframe for conducting exposure assessments? Basically, the requirements and frequency for conducting an employee exposure assessment are dependent upon changes in machinery, processes, employee duties, etc. Generally, most companies will conduct these assessments annually, or as other circumstances often dictate in their workplace. Back to Top What is an example of one of your Written Safety Programs? Almost every OSHA standard requires an employer to have a written program that details the particular responsibilities and procedures under the compliance document. For instance, OSHA requires that some employers be responsible for the establishment and maintenance of a written respiratory protection program as stated in CFR 1910.134,(c). It should be pointed out that only under certain conditions where the potential for exposure to chemical substances above the OSHA PEL does exist, would the necessity of such a program be required within the facility. This determination is made by conducting monitoring of representative exposures to employees and considering the influence of engineering, or other modifications on the particular exposure. Back to Top What are the Training Requirements for OSHA regulations? Nearly every OSHA regulation requires employee training in the aspects of the particular standard. As one example, the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard under CFR 1910.1200 states the following attributes in regard to training. Annual and new employee training shall include at least: Details of the hazard communication program. Methods that detect the presence or release of hazardous chemicals. The physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area. Specific measures including procedures, and personal protective equipment. The location and use of material safety data sheets. Back to Top What are some symptoms often associated with poor IAQ? Symptoms are often diverse and usually not suggestive of any particular allergic reaction or a medical diagnosis. A typical spectrum of symptoms includes headaches, unusual fatigue, varying degrees of itching or burning eyes, skin irritation, nasal congestion, dry or irritated throats, and nausea. Back to Top What is the Geographical Range of your Services? The Corporate Office of Bell Environmental Safety Services is located in Louisville, Kentucky; however, we are willing to travel to your location within the contiguous United States. Our prices are quite competitive to accommodate those customers desiring our services on a nationwide basis. Back to Top |
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