Mark your calendar for our next event to be held the morning of Thursday, February 20 at the offices of Cardno ChemRisk in Pittsburgh titled OEL Mysteries - Wait, Wait, Do Not Tell Me! Registration is open - deadline to register is Tues. Feb. 18. Register online only - click here for more details.
Abstract: As an industrial hygienist, have you ever wondered why there are so many occupational exposure limits (OELs) for a specific chemical? Or, why the OELs from NIOSH, ACGIH, and OSHA for that chemical vary? What should I do if there are no OELs? OELs are important resources for industrial hygienists involved in protecting workers from chemical exposures. Knowing how to select and apply them for a given scenario is not always a straightforward process, but is a fundamental skill for industrial hygienists. This presentation will highlight key considerations related to 1) the OEL development process, 2) OEL selection, 3) alternative OEL methods for data poor chemicals, and 3) how to implement OELs as part of an overall risk management strategy. The materials will be presented in an active trivia format to encourage audience participation.
Cardno ChemRisk Speakers: Dr. Andy Maier and Dr. Scott Dotson
Abstract: As an industrial hygienist, have you ever wondered why there are so many occupational exposure limits (OELs) for a specific chemical? Or, why the OELs from NIOSH, ACGIH, and OSHA for that chemical vary? What should I do if there are no OELs? OELs are important resources for industrial hygienists involved in protecting workers from chemical exposures. Knowing how to select and apply them for a given scenario is not always a straightforward process, but is a fundamental skill for industrial hygienists. This presentation will highlight key considerations related to 1) the OEL development process, 2) OEL selection, 3) alternative OEL methods for data poor chemicals, and 3) how to implement OELs as part of an overall risk management strategy. The materials will be presented in an active trivia format to encourage audience participation.
Cardno ChemRisk Speakers: Dr. Andy Maier and Dr. Scott Dotson