Exposure and Chemical Monitoring: Beyond IH Fundamentals 

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4.01 CM point / 3.0 CEUs/COCs
24 Contact Hours

November 5-7, 2012
Salt Lake City, UT
Sheraton Salt Lake City Hotel
+1 801-4001-2000

Building on IH fundamentals, this intermediate three-day course is designed to provide additional training and knowledge in the aspects of industrial hygiene chemical monitoring through group exercises and discussion. Attendees work in groups of four and build on their knowledge gained in the Fundamentals of Industrial Hygiene course. Each group is assigned to a department of a fictitious company. The groups review MSDS, identify similar exposure groups (SEG), conduct qualitative assessments, design quantitative sampling plans based on OSHA and NIOSH sampling methods (both direct reading and integrated sampling), calibrate equipment, prepare laboratory analysis requests, interpret monitoring results (SAE, mixture rule, extended shift OEL), identify potential control measures, and then communicate the results to both management and workers.

Course Fees

Item

 Member

 Nonmember

Early Registration (Before 10/5)

 $1050

 $1175

Standard Registration 

 $1150

 $1275

Electonic Handout

 included

 included

Paper Handout

 $75

 $75

Substitution

 no charge

 no charge

Transfer - same year 

 no charge

 no charge

Transfer - next year 

 $50

 $50

 Cancellation (3 weeks in advance)

 $100

 $100

Value Added Items

  • 2012 TLVs® and BEI® from ACGIH®
  • Electronic course manual (see details below)
  • Most recent AIHA® ERPG and WEEL Handbook
  • NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards on CD-ROM
  • Industrial Hygiene Desk Reference Card    
  • Instructor led discussions of case studies/real-life experiences
  • Interactive workshops and question and answer sessions
  • 24 continuing education contact hours or "short course hours," which may be counted towards the American Board of Industrial Hygiene’s (ABIH) perquisites to sit for the CIH Exam

Learning Aids

Each participant MUST bring a scientific calculator and laptop computer.

Learning Outcomes

Upon course completion, attendees will be able to:

  • Apply the concept of Similar Exposure Groups (SEG).
  • Conduct a Qualitative Exposure Assessment for an SEG.
  • Demonstrate the ability to properly calibrate exposure monitoring equipment.
  • Determine the appropriate sample flow rates, time and volume using validated sampling, and analytical methods.
  • Properly apply the appropriate sample results calculations for interpreting exposure data and comparing the results to the applicable exposure limits.
  • Discuss and demonstrate effective communication techniques for explaining results to employees and management.

Agenda

Day 1-Monday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

  • Participant Introductions and Course Objectives
  • IH Exposure Assessment Overview
  • Occupational Exposure Limits Review
  • Qualitative Exposure Assessments and Workshop
  • Introduction to Exposure Modeling and Workshop
  • Quantitative Assessments Overview

Day 2-Tuesday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

  • Direct Reading Instrument Review
  • Integrated Sampling Review
  • Design of Sampling Strategy Workshop
  • Equipment Calibration Principles Review and Workshop
  • Interpreting Sampling Results

Day 3-Wednesday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. 

  • Reassessment Plan
  • Control Options/Corrective Actions
  • Non Manufacturing Assessments—Offices, Labs, etc.
  • Results Communication Review
  • Results Communication Preparation and Presentations
  • Course Summary 

Topic Areas of Focus

  • Occupational Exposure
  • Qualitative Exposure Assessment
  • Equipment Calibration
  • Sampling

Transfer of Knowledge

Instructors will evaluate participants understanding of the materials presented based on:

  • Hands on demonstrations and practicum
  • Workshops
  • Group activities

Course Instructors

 Bill Adams, CIH, CSP, CPEA, LEED AP (Biography)

Dianne Grote Adams, MS, CIH, CSP, CPEA (Biography)

Electronic Handouts

Complete course materials will be provided electronically. Electronic handouts may be downloaded from the web; electricity will be provided in meeting rooms for laptop use.

Paperless handouts offer participants a variety of benefits:

  • Course handouts will be e-mailed two weeks prior to the course.  This allows last minute and current OEHS information to be incorporated.
  • Electronic PDF allows participants to view detailed images and content on each page and will have comment- and typewriter-enabled capacity.
  • Bookmarks provide a “table of contents” to better navigate materials; information will be completely searchable.
  • Live links provide instant access to additional references.
  • Ability to add comments and take notes in the electronic handout.
  • Convenient, portable handouts are easily stored, referenced, managed and retained.
  • Negative environmental impact is reduced by giving participants an option to save, transfer files to a laptop or other device, or print all or a portion of the material.
  • Electronic handouts are included in the course fee.  If you opt to have AIHA print and bind the handout for you and have it available for you on the first day of the course, there is a $75 fee.  For more information, visit  Electronic Course Materials Information.

Testimonials

“A very good class to develop IH management strategies and quantitative techniques.” ~Royal Eckstein, Industrial Hygienist, U.S. Air Force Reserve, Milwaukee, WI

“This course has been very informative on conducting qualitative/quantitative assessments and provides tips on how to communicate the results to employees and management.” ~Freddie Kight, Safety Advisor, Battelle, Columbus, OH

Accommodations and Transportation Information

AIHA has negotiated a discounted rate of $139 plus tax per night at the Sheraton Salt Lake City Hotel, +1 801-401-2000. Please reserve your room as soon as possible as a limited number of rooms are blocked. The room block expires October 12. After this date, rooms will be subject to the prevailing rate and availability. Please mention the American Industrial Hygiene Association when making room reservations to receive the negotiated group rate.

Attendees are responsible for making their own travel arrangements. If you would like assistance in making your arrangements, contact Maupin Travel at +1 800-359-4738. While unlikely, AIHA reserves the right to cancel a course 30 days prior to the start of the course.  In the event of cancellation, you will be issues a full refund.

Transfers, Substitutions & Cancellations

All transfers, cancellations and/or substitutions must be received in writing.

  • Transfers to an alternate date of the course offering can be made at any time within the same calendar year.
  • Transfers made to the following year may incur an additional $50 administrative fee.
  • Substitutions may be made at anytime.
  • Cancellations received 3 weeks prior to the start of the course will be given a refund, minus a $100 cancellation fee. Any cancellation received within 3 weeks of the start of the course will not receive a refund.
  • If you fail to attend, you will be liable for the entire course registration fee.
  • AIHA appreciates that education is an important investment for you and your company and, in the event of extenuating circumstances, if you must cancel, please contact the education department directly at +1 703-849-8888, or e-mail Jessica Pagel.

Certification Information

This course has been awarded certification maintenance points by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH).  AIHA is authorized by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) to issue continuance of certification (COC) points in conjunction with the CSP certification and has been approved as an authorized provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).

Registration/Questions

Register online.

Call: +1 703-849-8888
Fax: +1 703-207-3561  
E-mail: Jessica Pagel  

If you need to register using a check, please Download a Registration Form and send it with your check to the following address:
AIHA
P.O. Box 34796
Alexandria, VA 22334-0796

If you need to be invoiced, please complete the Registration Form and return it to Jessica Pagel for processing.  Payment must be received before the start of the course.

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