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Want to determine the Minimum Sample Volume needed to ensure you collect enough of a sample volume so that the results are capable of being less than the Exposure Limit? Want to know how long you need to sample at a given flow rate? If so, use OHShub.com’s Minimum Sample Volume and Required Sampling Time calculator [...] A few questions have arisen regarding the term NTP (Normal Temperature and Pressure). The following table helps to sort any potential confusion. Agency Traditional (Chemistry/Physics) 760 mm Hg 273 ˚K ACGIH (Ventilation) 29.92 “Hg 760 mm Hg 294 ˚K NIOSH/AIHA (Traditional) 760 mm Hg 298 ˚K ASHRAE (Ventilation) 760 mm Hg 293 ˚K Source: Useful Equations, Practical Applications of OH&S Match: D. [...] Washington’s Department of Labor and Industries has created a worksheet based upon the NIOSH Lifting Equation to determine if a lift operation exceeds the recommended limits. A copy of this worksheet can be found here: (Worksheet: Lifting Limit Exceedance (55)). If you are unfamiliar with the NIOSH Lifting Equation, a good resource is the [...] IHSTAT is a excel worksheet that enables statistical analyses of occupational hygiene measurement data and compliance testing (with occupational exposure limits). IHSTAT was developed by AIHA (American Industrial Hygiene Association). Determines whether samples are normally distributed or log normally distributed. Normal distribution – data that clusters around a mean/average CIH Exam Prep Questions for November 2009 have been posted. 34 questions covering a range of Industrial Hygiene and Safety topics were put together by OHShub.com to test your knowledge. Any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask! You can view the quiz HERE When you complete the quiz, please put the number of questions you got correct in [...]
Monthly questions for individuals planning to take the Certified Industrial Hygiene examination will be posted on OHShub.com beginning November 1, 2009. Approximately 30-50 questions will be posted monthly and will cover the rubrics as defined by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH). Whether you are looking to sit for the exam, brush up on [...] Want to calculate your Injury and Illness Incidence rate (I&I) and/or your Days, Away, Restrictions and Transfers (DART) rate? Use OHShub.com’s Incidence Rate and DART Rate calculator (Excel spreadsheet format) to determine your rates. Download the Calculator HERE for use on your computer:Incidence Rate and DART Rate Calculator (222) Sample Screenshot IR & DART Calculator Join [...] Below is a summary of some of the very similar methods and rationale used by agencies to assess the combined toxic effects of chemicals. ACGIH Recommends an additive (combined) approach for two or more substances that affect the same target organ/system
where: C [...] OSHA currently has two standards in which the PEL is adjusted based on the length of the work shift, both of which are lead standards: 29 CFR 1910.1025 All other PELs are based upon 8-hour time weighted average (TWA), a short term exposure limit (STEL), or a ceiling limit (C). The lead PEL of 50 micrograms per [...] The purpose of this memorandum is to resolve issues concerning adjustments of the PEL during extended work shifts. This applies for exposures to the noise levels of Table G-16 of 29 CFR 1910.95 or substances found in Subpart Z. Current OSHA policy requires only the action level to be reduced for exposures to noise during extended [...] |
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