Industrial Hygiene and Sampling Reports Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards covering key terms, sampling concepts, and reporting requirements based on industrial hygiene lecture notes.

Similar Exposure Group (SEG)

A group of employees sharing a common job title who have similar exposure profiles because they perform the same tasks and encounter similar levels of chemicals, noise, and physical stressors.

SEG Stressor Combination

A specific pairing of a job role within a Similar Exposure Group to a specific hazard or stressor present in their work environment, such as a welder exposed to hexavalent chromium or noise.

Executive Summary

A brief opening section of an industrial hygiene report that condenses the testing background, findings, and necessary recommendations into one or two short paragraphs for time-constrained executives.

Personal Breathing Zone

The designated area near a worker's nose and mouth where air sampling media must be attached to accurately capture the airborne contaminants the worker inhales.

Field Blank

An unexposed media sample subjected to the same handling and transport conditions as active sampling media to verify that samples were not contaminated in the field or laboratory.

Reduction Factor

A mathematical formula used to reduce established Occupational Exposure Limits (OELs) to account for extended work shifts beyond the standard $8$ hours.

Disclaimers Page

An appendix in an industrial hygiene report containing legal statements clarifying that sampling results represent only the specific day monitored and that meeting OELs may not fully protect sensitive individuals.

Employee Notification Form

A single-page form provided directly to an evaluated employee outlining their individual exposure results, existing controls, and necessary corrective actions, which requires an employee signature and date.