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Workplace Exposure Limits (1)

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Airborne concentrations , averaged overtime, which according to current knowledge are thought to be safe
Published every year in HSE
Environmental lHealth EH40
Substances are allocated a WEL in either parts per million (ppm) or milligrams per cubic metre (mg/m3)
Basis for determining compliance with COSHH Regulations

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Workplace Exposure Limits (2)

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WELs MUST not be exceeded
Principles require that reduction below WEL to be proportionate to the health risk
Some WELs must be must be reduced to a level as low as reasonably practicable :
Carcinogens and mutagens (R45, R46, R49)
Respiratory sensitisers (R42, R43)
Lack of WEL does not mean substance is safe

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Workplace Exposure Limits - WATCH & ACTS

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WATCH:
Working Group on Action to Control Chemicals
Reviews scientific evidence and publishes risk assessments
Scientific evidence includes epidemiological studies /animal testing etc

ACTS:
Advisory Committee on Toxic Substances
Considers evidence and takes into account socio-economic factors Makes recommendation to HSE

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Workplace Exposure Limits - First & Second Level

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First:
Set at a level where there is no adverse affects on human health(NOAEL) - exceptions :
Genotoxic carcinogens
Asthmagens
Mixtures
Lackof data
If not reasonably practicable

Second:
Set at a level that is considered to represent good control

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Workplace Expos ure Limits - 8Hour TWA

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Represent an average level of exposure measured over an eight hour working shift
Calculated by:
8 hour TWA=C1T1+ C2T2+ C3T3……divided by 8 hour period
C = Concentration
T = Time (hours )

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Role of the Occupational Hygienist

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Usually trained to Degree level, and preferably a member of British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS)
Identification of occupational health hazards
The measurement and evaluation of exposure to hazards Interpretation of results
The design of control measures
Education and training of workers and management
Preparation of labels and keeping of records Conducting research

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Why Measure Airborne Contaminants ?

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Risk assessment
To ensure compliance with WELs
To determine design of control measures 
To check effectiveness of controls
To indicate the need for health surveillance 
To establish in-house standards
Insurance
Legal requirement
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Legal Requirements

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COSHHReg 10:
If risk assessment indicates that it is requisite for ensuring maintenance of adequate control
COSHH Schedule 5:

VCM continuous , chromium electrolysis every 14 days

CAR:
If likely to exceed control limit (0.1f/cm3 of average air over 4hr period)

CLAW:
Every 3 months if exposure likely to be significant (lead other than lead alkyls 0.15mg/m3 & lead alkyls 0.10mg/m3)

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Types of Monitoring

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Static sampling

Personal monitoring

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Monitoring Strategy (HSG173)

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Initial Appraisal:
If exposure not under control - move to
Basic Survey:
Evaluate results - if more information is required or conclusion not certain - move to
Detailed Survey:
Following conclusions - carry out reappraisal & monitoring

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Initial Appraisal

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Enables you to decide on risks and hazards
Enables you to decide if monitoring is required
Consider:
Substance, physical properties , points of exposure, number and nature of release points , pattern and degree of exposure, WELs
Sources of information:
Labels , safety data sheets , HSE publications , technical literature, experience etc
Simple qualitative tests:
Smoke tubes , dust lamp (MDHS 82), odour

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Methods for the Determination of Hazardous Substances

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Series of publications from HSE
Provide standard methods for analysis
Currently 125 methods
Can be downloaded from HSE website

Examples:
MDHS14/3: General methods for sampling and gravimetric analysis of respirable and inhalable dust
MDHS 82: The dust lamp, a simple tool for observing the presence of airborne particles

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Basic Survey (1)

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Estimates exposure, estimates efficiency of engineering controls
Needed if:
There is an exposure risk and level uncertain Major changes made since last assessment
Unusual operations planned (e.g. maintenance)
New process/WEL

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Basic Survey (2)

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Estimates personal exposure, estimates efficiency of engineering controls

Uses semi-quantitative methods:
Indicator (Draeger)tubes
Computer exposure monitoring 
Photoionisation Detectors 
Flame Ionisation 
Detectors Portable 
Gas Chromatographs 
Infra-red Analysers
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Detailed Survey

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If the extent cannot be determined by the basic survey
Exposure highly variable between employees Carcinogens or senstisers involved
If BS indicates close to WEL and cost not justified Complex and usually involves occupational hygienists Quantitative methods e.g. personal samplers
May need to include biological monitoring

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Factors Affecting Airborne Contaminant Exposure

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Physical and chemical properties
Number of sources
Rate, duration and release from each source
Arrangement of the process , temperature and design of control measures
Dispersion or mixing due to air movements /gdv Proximity/frequency of employee exposure to source If employee has control/poor appreciation

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Factors Affecting the Design of Monitoring Strategies

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Health effect e.g. chronic or acute
Grouping of employees:
Similarly ExposedGroups (SEGs)
Type of measurement:
Personal or static, representative or worst-case
Duration:
Depends on variables in exposure e.g. 25% of shift
Sampling equipment:
Heavy, battery life etc
Accreditation/ quality control :
NAMAS, WASP, MDHS
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Reappraisal/Routine monitoring

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Reappraisal:
Change in process
Change in number of personnel
Routine monitoring:
To ensure controls remain effective
Specific requirement e.g. VCM continuous 
(COSHH Schedule 5) 
COSHH Regulation 10
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Monitoring Techniques

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Gases & Vapours Dusts

Fibres

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Collection of Samples

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Grab Samples:
Collection of single sample
No pump or known collection rate

Qualitative
Continuous samples:
Known amount of contaminated air collected at known rate for known time

Quantitative
Can be static of personal
Calibrated pump, flow meter, appropriate sampling device
Known as sampling train

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Collection of Gases and Vapours - Grab Samplers

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Gases collected and sent to laboratory for analysis
Grab Samplers:
Evacuated flasks
Gas /liquid dis placement containers Plastic containers,Syringes

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Collection of Gas es and Vapours - Continuous

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Continuous samplers:
Means of collection using calibrated pump
Liquid (midget) impingers
Air containing gas /vapour drawn through liquid using calibrated pump
Gas /vapour dissolves in liquid e.g.
Methanol vapour/water Impinger can be worn on lapel

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Collection of Gas es and Vapours - Adsorption Tubes (1)

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Tubes of glass or stainless steel
Approximately 7cm in length, 6 mm diameter

Adsorbent:
Activated charcoal, e.g. used for hydrocarbons
Silica gel, e.g. used for phenol
Calibrated pump draws known volume of air across charcoal at known rate and known time (e.g. 4 hours )

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Collection of Gas es and Vapours - Adsorption Tubes (1)

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Contaminant binds to charcoal - more than 20%in second chamber represents sample loss
Ends capped and transported to laboratory
Contaminant released from charcoal with carbon disulphide (solvent) or thermally
Chemical analysis of contaminant carried out

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Collection of Gases and Vapours - Passive Samplers (1)
Usually take the form of a badge containing the adsorbent No pump required Chemicals diffuse from the atmosphere in to the sampler at a fixed rate Seal broken on sampler at s tart and worn or fixed time Re-sealed and sent for analysis Concentration in air can be calculated from the quantity adsorbed
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Analysis of Collected Samples - Chromatography
Method for separation of mixtures of substances Principle: Mixture dissolved in mobile phase Passed through a stationary phase Substance in mixture adsorb to stationary phase at different rates Example: Paper chromatography Mobile phase solvent Stationary phase paper
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Analysis of Collected Samples - Spectroscopy
Technically the study of the interaction between matter and radiated energy Analytical techniques referred to as spectrometry: Infra-red absorption spectrometry Atomic absorption spectrometry Mass spectrometry
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Analysis of Collected Samples - Infra Red Spectroscopy
Principle: Measures the way that infra-red radiation is absorbed by a sample So-called patterns or bands of absorption are characteristic of particular chemical bonds Can be used to identify unknown chemicals e.g. Hydrocarbons , chlorinated hydrocarbons
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Analysis of Collected Samples - Atomic Absorption Spectrometry
Principle: Measures the way that infra-red radiation is absorbed by a sample So-called patterns or bands of absorption are characteristic of particular chemical bonds Can be used to identify unknown chemicals e.g. Hydrocarbons , chlorinated hydrocarbons
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Analysis of Collected Samples - Atomic Absorption Spectrometry
Principle: Sample is raised to a higher energy status by heating in flame The amount and wave length of energy absorbed can be measured Wave length characteristic of particular substance Used for metals e.g. Lead, cadmium, copper
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Analysis of Collected Samples - Mass Spectrometry
Principle: Substance is ionised, generating charged molecules /ions These are passed through electromagnetic fields causing deflection of these ions The amount of deflection is related to the mass and structure of the molecule Frequently used with GC (GC-MS) Used to identify and quantify range of molecules , e.g. Hydrocarbons , biological molecules , drugs
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Collection of Gas es and Vapours - Direct Reading | Instruments
Available for a range of substances and include: Infra-red gas analys er (e.g. ammonia, carbon monoxide, s tyrene, toluene) Photoionis ation detectors (PID) Flame ionis ation detectors Oxygen electrodes
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Collection of Gas es and Vapours - Stain-indicator Tubes (Drager Tubes /Colour-metric Detectors ) - Advantages
``` Relatively cheap Can be used with little or no specialist training A wide range of tubes are available Results are easy to interpret Give an (almost) immediate reading No power source required Inaccurate (typically + or - 20%) ```
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Collection of Gases and Vapours - Stain-indicator Tubes (Drager Tubes /Colour-metric Detectors ) - Limitations
Often subject to interference by similar substances Can only be used if the identity of the contaminant is known Broken glass can be a hazard Temperature and humidity sensitive Limited shelf life Usually small sample volume
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Collection of Particulates
Dusts , fibres , fume Total inhalable dust Respirable dust (< 7 microns aerodynamic diameter) Fume ``` Gravimeter analysis: Collect particulate and weigh using sensitive balance Continuous sampling: Calibrated pump Flow device Sampling device Known flow-rate for known time Particulate in air can be calculated ```
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Collection of Particulates
IOM Sampler for Total Inhalable Dust
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Collection of Particulates - Samplers for Total Inhalable Dust
Most commonly used : IOM Sampler 25mm diameter filter Face protected with cover plate (protected face head) Also useful for collecting metal fume e.g. lead, cadmium One problem is uneven distribution of dust on filter Air flow rates typically 2.0 litres /min for 4 hours
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Collection of Particulates - Respirable Dust
Dust < 7 micrometers Relates to aerodynamic diameter so simple filters not suitable Usually collected using a cyclone preselector Large particles pass into grit-pot Smaller particles collect on pre- weighed filter Attached to calibrated pump at known rate for known time
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Collection of Particulates -Asbestos and Other Fibres
Cowled head sampler used Ensures even spread of fibres on filter Gridded, clearable filter used Attached to calibrated pump for at known rate for known time Filters removed, cleared in propanone (acetone) and observed under phase-contras t microscope Fibres manually counted
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Asbestos Fibre Counting
The diameter of micros cope field is known The number of fibres in 100 fields is counted The counter can identify asbestos fibres If the full fibre cannot be seen counts as half a fibre Can therefore es timate the number of fibres on the filter From pump flow-rate and time can then calculate the number of fibres/ml
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Factors to Consider in the Hygienists Report
``` Competence of author/service provider Methods employed (e.g. MDHS) Quality control (e.g. NAMAS) Strategy employed (e.g. Number of samples , personal monitoring) Substances measured Conclusions ```
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Biological Monitoring
Measurement and assessment of hazardous substances or their metabolites in tissues ,secretions ,excretaor expired air: Blood e.g. Lead Urine e.g. Hexavalentchromium Breath e.g. Carbon monoxide
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Biological Monitoring - Advantages
Gives measurement of amount accumulated, not theoretical amount Gives indication of direct effects Allows for variations in individuals (size,weight,gender etc) Takes into account metabolites Can show damage from other routes of entry Can. show if controls are working
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Biological Monitoring - Disadvantages
May be intrusive e.g. blood samples Not always possible(e.g.asbestos) Expensive,Expertise needed to interpret results Reactive rather than proactive Subject to time factors May be affected by diet & other external lifestyle factors Limited methods
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Biological Monitoring - BMGVs
EH40: Biological Monitoring Guidance Values (BMGVs ) – non statutory CLAW Reg 10 : Biological monitoring required if lead exposure significant Every 3 months for young person or woman of reproductive capacity Every 6 months for others Medical surveillance
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Blood-lead level concentration
General employees: Blood Action Level - 50um/dl Suspension Level -60um/dl Women capable of having children: Blood Action Level - 25um/dl Suspension Level -30um/dl Young persons: Blood Action Level - 40/dl Suspension Level - 50 um / dl
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Urinary-lead level concentration
General employees: Urine Action Level - 50 um / dl Suspension Level - 110um/dl creatine Women capable of having children: Urine Action Level - 2 5u m / d l Suspension Level - 25um/dl creatine Young persons: Urine Action Level - 40um/dl Suspension Level - no figure

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