When working with chemical substances, understanding potential exposure risks and ensuring appropriate controls are in place is essential. Principal Investigators, supervisors, and lab members concerned about chemical exposure can Book a Consultation to assess the risk with Industrial Hygiene.
Common chemicals monitored
- Formaldehyde
- Isoflurane
- Organic Vapors (including solvents such as dichloromethane)
These exposure assessments can be useful for employees or students who frequently work with hazardous chemicals or perform tasks with the potential for airborne exposure. Using passive monitoring badges, we can assess the exposure levels of an individual throughout a specific procedure or work shift to determine whether levels are within acceptable occupational exposure limits and health and safety guidelines.
Monitoring results can help verify the effectiveness of existing controls (e.g., fume hoods, scavenging systems, ventilation) and inform recommendations for additional exposure controls if needed.
