PDC 305: Direct Reading Instruments for Students and Young Professionals – NEW!

Greater Columbus Convention Center 

Room: D 283 

CM Credit Hours: 3.5 

Direct Reading Instruments (DRIs) and sensor technologies are essential tools for environmental and occupational hygienists today, and they're set to play an even more crucial role in the future as we move towards Occupational Hygiene 4.0. These technologies, used in combination with lab-based methods, have broad applications across various hazards, including aerosols, gases, vapors, noise, fatigue, ergonomics, and thermal stress. The discussion around these technologies often gets little attention in academic curricula. So, this PDC is designed for students and early career professionals. The course will delve into the: a) role of DRIs and sensor technologies in OEHS; b) technical aspects of sensors; c) framework outlined by the AIHA Real Time Detection Systems committee; d) process of transforming sensor data into meaningful information; and e) ethical considerations surrounding these technologies. Basic knowledge will be balanced with real-world cases to provide participants with an understanding of the intricacies of DRIs and sensor technologies but also a recognition of the benefits these technologies bring to the occupational hygiene profession.

In-person participants: *Please note: Only participants registering for two (2) half-day PDCs on the same day will receive a box lunch. **Please note: power strips will not be provided at each attendee's seat; however, charging stations for laptops will be provided in each course room.

• Introduction
• DRI and Sensor Technologies
• Basic Technical Aspects of Sensors
• Selection and Use of DRI and Sensor Technologies
• Various Sensor Technologies
• Benefits and Limitations
• Ethical Considerations
• Data Management
• Data Transformation into Information
• Decision Making
• Wrap-Up, Q&A
 

Upon completion, the participant will be able to:

• Describe the role of Direct Reading Instruments and sensor technology for the future of the EOH professionals.
• Recognize the current DRI and sensor technologies available for different hazards and stressors.
• Discuss the benefits and limitations of DRIs and sensor technologies compared to non-sensor based monitoring techniques. 

This PDC is targeted for students and young professionals. 

Participants will gain a more mature knowledge and critical view of DRI in the frame of the occupational hygiene profession.  

The attendees will gain a preliminary understanding of the benefits and limitations of Direct Reading Instruments for the profession.  

Introductory

Laptop

Academia/Education

All Industries

Academic Track

Hazard Recognition/Exposure Assessment

Sensor Technology

Practice exercises