Pop-Up 5
Mon, 5/19: 3:10 PM - 4:15 PM CDT
Pop-Up Education
Pop-Up Education
Kansas City Convention Center
Room: Exhibit Hall D, Aisle 1200
CM Credit Hours: 1
Content Level
Introductory
Intermediate
Organizational Category
Corporation/Company
Primary Industry
All Industries
Engineering
Healthcare/Pharma
Manufacturing
Oil & Gas
Public Utilities
Topics
Aerosols & Airborne Particulates
Also part of the Virtual Program
Available as part of AIHA Connect OnDemand
Chemical Hazards
Confined Spaces
Hazard Recognition/Exposure Assessment
Health Care
Risk Assessment and Management
Presentations
Pop-Up 5a. Occupational Exposures to Hazards From Uncovered Toilets in Health Care
*Description: Numerous studies have demonstrated that uncovered toilets, such as the type found in healthcare settings can facilitate the spread of airborne microorganisms (bacteria, spores, viruses) and hazardous drugs (antineoplastic drugs). Studies employing laboratory simulations and real-time situations will be summarized. Methods used to evaluate the plume that is generated when uncovered toilets are flushed will be discussed in addition to methodology to reduce and/or eliminate the spread of the hazardous agents.
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes: Attendees should be able to:
1.Recognize the types of toilets that may produce hazardous aerosols.
2.Discuss results from a recent multi-center hospital study on toilet plume aerosols.
3.Identify ways to mitigate exposure to particles.
1.Recognize the types of toilets that may produce hazardous aerosols.
2.Discuss results from a recent multi-center hospital study on toilet plume aerosols.
3.Identify ways to mitigate exposure to particles.
Pop-up Presenter
Seth Eisenberg, RN, OCN, BMTCN, Oncology Nurse Consultant Hurricane, UTUSA
Pop-Up 5b. A Review of Exposure Modeling Resources for Practitioners
Exposure modeling is an emerging, useful, and versatile exposure assessment strategy for OEHS professionals. However, it has not yet been widely adopted as standard practice within the OEHS community. Determining the appropriate model and model parameters can be challenging and may serve as barriers to entry. This session aims to address these barriers by introducing an array of resources for exposure modeling, the primary one being the Exposure Modeling Toolbox, published on AIHA's Risk Assessment Tools page. The Exposure Modeling Toolbox, which focuses on exposure models that are freely available to the public, provides introductory and comparative information on the section, parameters, and differences between available models. The presenters will review the toolbox basis, parameters, and demonstrate its application for model selection through a case study. Additionally, other resources for understanding a model's basis and determining input parameters will be reviewed, such as AIHA's Mathematical Modeling Textbook and EPA's Exposure Factors Handbook.
Learning Outcomes
• Explain how the Exposure Modeling Toolbox can be utilized for model selection
• Identify resources to determine exposure modeling input parameters
• Recognize some of the key considerations when selecting an appropriate exposure model
• Identify resources to determine exposure modeling input parameters
• Recognize some of the key considerations when selecting an appropriate exposure model
Pop-up Presenter
Mandie Kramer, ToxStrategies Eagan, MNUSA
Pop-up Co-Presenter(s)
Paul DeLeo, PhD, American Chemistry Council Catonsville, MDUSA
Pamela Morgan, PhD, CIH, Exponent, Inc. Bowie, MD
USA