Air Quality Monitoring of Fine Particulate Matter and Lead to Assess Occupational Health Near Aviation Operations

Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Convention Center 

Aircrafts that use piston engines continue to rely on leaded aviation gasoline. Emissions from these aircrafts release particulate lead and other combustion byproducts into the surrounding air environment. Evaluation of particulate pollution near airports is important for industrial hygiene practice because airport personnel may experience repeated exposure during routine aircraft operations and fueling activities. Characterization of airborne contaminants near runways supports occupational exposure assessment and workplace health protection. This study investigates airborne fine particulate matter (PM2.5; ≤ 2.5 µm) and lead concentrations near a general aviation airport to assess potential occupational and environmental exposure related to aviation gasoline emissions.

Jacob S. Penrod, Jae Hong Park, Aaron J. Specht, Ellen M. Wells 

J. Malone, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA.
M. Klein, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA.
S. Han, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA.
N. Shin, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA.
N. Kataria, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA.
K. Wolfe, Purdue University Airport, West Lafayette, IN, USA. 

Aerosol and airborne particulate monitoring

Asbestos, lead, and dust

Environmental protection and monitoring

Exposure Assessment

Labs – Health & Safety, Testing