E2: The Art and Science of Enzyme Exposure Assessments

Kansas City Convention Center 

Room: 2504 A 

CM Credit Hours: 1 

Enzymes play a crucial role in various industries(detergents to pharmaceuticals to biofuels). Their presence in the workplace can pose various health risks from irritation to occupational asthma to permanent lung damage. This session will provide: 1) an overview of enzymes; 2) the industries affected; 3) the health concerns; and 4) the latest guidelines and research on occupational exposure limits. Attendees will learn: a) best practices for enzyme sampling; b) considerations for ensuring sample accuracy; c) the complexities of enzyme analysis; and d) the challenges that are often overlooked. Participants will gain actionable insights to manage enzyme exposures with industry best practices, and ultimately enhance worker protection.

Upon completion, the participant will be able to:

• Anticipate where enzyme exposure may be a risk.
• Describe how to conduct air sampling for enzyme exposure.
• Summarize analysis method options and considerations. 

Intermediate

Polling

Q&A

Small Group Discussion

Corporation/Company

Healthcare/Pharma

Laboratories

Manufacturing

Also part of the Virtual Program

Available as part of AIHA Connect OnDemand

Chemical Hazards

Hazard Recognition/Exposure Assessment

Laboratory Health and Safety

Sampling and Analysis