O2: PEAK Part 5: Workplace Particulate Exposure Assessment
Wed, 6/3: 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM CDT
Education Sessions
Education Sessions
Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Convention Center
Room: 393
CM Credit Hours: 1
Description
Exposure to particulate matter, also known as aerosols, is a widespread issue in workplaces around the world. The many different constituents that make up workplace aerosols can make them difficult to evaluate. A clear exposure assessment framework is needed to prioritize the most important components and ensure the correct protocols for assessing worker exposure are chosen. Organized by the Aerosol Technology Committee, Part 5 of Particle Exposure Assessment and Knowledge (PEAK) aims to provide such a framework for assessing exposure to aerosols and their elemental compositions. It covers the general exposure assessment framework based on toxicological endpoints.
The following aspects are considered within the framework: the importance of standardization, particularly the impact of international standards on exposure risk assessment frameworks: Information and application of tools such as prioritization, hazard banding, and modeling will be provided, the history of particulate sampling, its impact on exposure risk assessment, and the choices that must be made when taking measurements to evaluate worker exposure will be covered, and the requirements for sampling aerosols and their constituents.
The following aspects are considered within the framework: the importance of standardization, particularly the impact of international standards on exposure risk assessment frameworks: Information and application of tools such as prioritization, hazard banding, and modeling will be provided, the history of particulate sampling, its impact on exposure risk assessment, and the choices that must be made when taking measurements to evaluate worker exposure will be covered, and the requirements for sampling aerosols and their constituents.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion, the participant will be able to:
• Explain the evolution of aerosol sampling methods and their influence on exposure data accuracy and validity.
• Explain the necessity of standardized procedures to ensure reliable exposure assessments.
• List effective exposure assessment strategies tailored to specific scenarios.
• Assemble a sampling train that is appropriate for measuring aerosol exposure accurately.
• Review how the choice of sampler and substrate affects data quality, enabling better data interpretation.
• Detail how environmental conditions can impact measurement results will be emphasized.
• Assess various methodologies for their effectiveness and relevance to specific exposure assessment needs.
• Explain the evolution of aerosol sampling methods and their influence on exposure data accuracy and validity.
• Explain the necessity of standardized procedures to ensure reliable exposure assessments.
• List effective exposure assessment strategies tailored to specific scenarios.
• Assemble a sampling train that is appropriate for measuring aerosol exposure accurately.
• Review how the choice of sampler and substrate affects data quality, enabling better data interpretation.
• Detail how environmental conditions can impact measurement results will be emphasized.
• Assess various methodologies for their effectiveness and relevance to specific exposure assessment needs.
Content Level
Intermediate
Core Competencies
Exposure Assessment
Health Regulations
Work Environments, Occupations, and Industrial Processes
Keywords
Aerosol and airborne particulate monitoring
Exposure Assessment
Safety
Toxicology
Session Availability
In-person
OnDemand
Targeted Audience
Professional
Transfer of Knowledge
Lecture Only