PDC 602: X-Ray Fluorescence Techniques for Analyzing Metals in Biomarker Studies and Air Sampling – NEW!

Kansas City Convention Center 

CM Credit Hours: 3.5 

Hot metal workers are exposed to various metals, which can negatively impact health. Inhalation of metal fumes can cause acute conditions like metal fume fever and chronic issues (e.g., pulmonary injury, heart failure, kidney damage, and cancer). To protect workers' health, the first step is to assess internal and external metal exposure. Inductively coupled plasma (ICP) techniques are commonly used to measure metal content in fumes. X-ray fluorescence (XRF) offers a non-destructive alternative that provides multi-elemental analysis. Field portable-XRF (FP-XRF) instruments are increasingly being used in occupational exposure studies. NIOSH has established a standard method (7702) for using FP-XRF to measure lead concentrations in air samples. This PDC will cover: a) sources of metal exposure, b) associated health outcomes, c) analysis methods, and d) principles and application of XRF. This workshop is a component of the Distance Education and Training in Emerging Contaminants and Technologies (DETECT) project, a collaboration between Purdue University, the University of Toledo, the University of South Florida, and the University of Oklahoma.

*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.

• Basics of Metal Exposure
• Analysis of Metals
• Basics of X-ray Fluorescence (XRF)
• Applications of XRF


 

Upon completion, the participant will be able to:

• Identify sources of metal exposures.
• Determine the health risks involved with metal exposures.
• Apply appropriate metal analysis techniques.
• Compare different methods to monitor and mitigate metal exposures. 

Participants will gain hands-on experience with X-ray fluorescence (XRF) techniques, practical tools for analyzing metals in biomarkers and air sampling, and valuable reference materials, all of which can be applied to their occupational health and environmental research.
 

This PDC will provide attendees with the knowledge and skills to assess metal exposures and utilize analytical techniques, such as XRF and ICP, to measure and monitor these exposures. This data can support a business case for interventions to reduce or eliminate harmful metal exposures in workplaces. 

Introductory

None

Academia/Education

All Industries

Aerosols & Airborne Particulates

Chemical Hazards

Hands-on demonstrations and practicum

Interactive games

Post course test