Safety Class Industrial Hygiene Sampling Practices And Techn

Safety Classindustrial Hygiene Sampling Practices And Techniqueslab 4

Safety class Industrial Hygiene Sampling Practices and Techniques Lab 4. Assignment: Each student is responsible for collecting a particulate 8-hour sample using NIOSH Analytical Method 0600. This sample may be collected as a personal or area sample. Equipment needed: · 1 air sampling pump and sampling train calibrated to an adequate flow rate · 2 cassettes loaded with pre-weighed PVC filters and back-up pads (1 for sampling and 1 for a field blank) · Cyclone · Mettler Scale Submission: Must contain the following information: · Objective · Methodology · Data · Calculations to determine concentrations · Conclusions · Recommendations Lab data Fall 2016 Metler Scale Procedure: Students shall weigh 10 PVC filters and record the post weight of each filter.

The student shall then use the following data to identify the TWA for Employee A and Employee B. Trial Pre Sample reading Post reading ....................4816 Employee A Sampling pump calibration data: Pre-Calibration – 2.5052 liters per minute Post Calibration – 2.4638 liters per minute Average calibration is (2.5052 L+2.4638 L)/2=2.4845 L (2.45/1000=.00248 m3 Pre-Weight Sampling Time Post weight Volume 13.12 mg 480 min 15.91 mg 0.00248480=1.19 m3 Blank X 13.39 mg 14.52 mg · (15.91 mg-13.12 mg) – (14.52 mg-13.39)/1.19 m3 = 1.39 mg/m3 TWA= (1.39 mg/m3(480)/480=1.39 mg/m3 In compliance.

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The purpose of this laboratory exercise was to familiarize students with the practical aspects of industrial hygiene sampling, specifically using NIOSH Analytical Method 0600 to assess airborne particulate concentrations over an 8-hour work period. The primary objectives were to accurately collect samples, perform precise measurements, and calculate time-weighted averages (TWAs) for occupational exposure assessment, ensuring worker safety and compliance with occupational health standards.

Methodology

The methodology involved deploying calibrated air sampling pumps with cyclone heads fitted with PVC filters and backup pads. The sampling was conducted over an 8-hour period, corresponding to typical work shifts. For each sampling session, students prepared two cassettes: one for active sampling and the other as a field blank to account for background contamination. Prior to sampling, filters were weighed using a Mettler scale, recording pre-sampling weights. After sampling, filters were weighed again to determine particulate accumulation. Calibration of pumps was performed pre- and post-sampling to ensure accurate flow rates, which were then averaged for calculations.

Data Collection and Analysis

The data collected included pre- and post-sampling weights of filters, calibration flow rates, and sampling durations. For Employee A, the pre-calibration flow rate was 2.5052 L/min, and post-calibration was 2.4638 L/min, yielding an average flow rate of 2.4845 L/min, or 0.00248 m³/min. Given a sampling duration of 480 minutes, the total sampled air volume amounted to approximately 1.19 m³.

Weight data indicated an increase from 13.12 mg pre-sampling to 15.91 mg post-sampling for the active filter, and a pre-weight of 13.39 mg to a post-weight of 14.52 mg for the field blank. The net increase, after correcting for background contamination, provided the mass of particulate matter collected. This mass was used to compute the concentration of particulate matter in mg/m³, leading to the calculation of the TWA.

Calculations

The mass of particulates collected was determined by subtracting the blank filter's net weight from the active sample. The calculation was as follows:

• Net particulate mass = (15.91 mg – 13.39 mg) – (14.52 mg – 13.39 mg) = 2.52 mg – 1.13 mg = 1.39 mg

The concentration (C) was then calculated:

• C = total particulate mass / total air volume sampled = 1.39 mg / 1.19 m³ ≈ 1.17 mg/m³

Since the sampling was over 480 minutes, the TWA remains the same as the calculated concentration: approximately 1.17 mg/m³.

Conclusions and Recommendations

The measured TWA of approximately 1.17 mg/m³ suggests that Employee A's exposure during the sampled shift was within permissible exposure limits set by OSHA, which for respirable dust is typically 5 mg/m³ as an 8-hour TWA. However, ongoing monitoring is recommended to ensure consistent compliance, especially if production levels change or process modifications occur. Improvements in ventilation or process controls can further reduce particulate concentrations. Ensuring proper calibration of sampling equipment and adhering strictly to sampling protocols is crucial for obtaining reliable exposure data.

In conclusion, this exercise demonstrated the importance of systematic sampling, precise weighing, and accurate calculations in assessing occupational exposures. Regular industrial hygiene assessments help prevent adverse health outcomes related to inhalation of dusts and particulates, ultimately safeguarding worker health.

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