Industrial Hygiene Monitoring
Articles & Whitepapers
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Nanoparticles
Nanoparticle Definition “Nanoparticle” is a catch-all term. There is no consensus on definitions or nomenclature for nanoparticles or nano aerosols. Other terms for this material include “Ultrafine Particle” (less than 100 nm in diameter). Current terminology for measuring worker exposure to particulates does not take particle size ranges into account. Nanometer A ...
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Welding Fume Hazards – Testing/Sampling for Welding Fumes
Welding Fumes, Hazard to Welder’s Health Welding fumes contain a variety of metals, gases, and chemicals that can wreak havoc on a welder’s lungs. The smoke emitted from welding may ...
News
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Protecting Workers in Puerto Rico from Exposure Risks to 2-Butoxyethanol and Other Chemical Hazards
2-Butoxyethanol is used in a number of industries, including as a solvent. It can be found in paint strippers, thinners and some household cleaners. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) describes the organic compound as ...
EPA Hosts Community Meeting in Puerto Rico to Discuss a Contract Sterilization Plant and Health Risks from Ethylene Oxide Exposure
Identifying and Mitigating Occupational Exposure Risks to Dermal and Respiratory Chemical Hazards
1,4-Dioxane and Potential Occupational and Environmental Exposure Risks in Puerto Rico
Occupational Exposure Risks to Ethylene Glycol and Other Chemicals in Puerto Rico
Equipment & Solutions
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On-Line Industrial Hygiene Mercury Monitor
Inhalation of vapor is the primary route of elemental mercury toxicity in the workplace environment. The Tekran 2537Xi-IH Industrial Hygiene Monitor provides continual analysis of Hg levels in workplace air in a simple to deploy turn-key unit. This system can be customized according to customer needs including: number of monitoring locations, audible and visual alarms, and site-specific visual ...
