Industrial Hygiene

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Industrial Hygiene is the ___, ___, ___, and ___ of environmental factors in workplace that impair health/well-being

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1. anticipation
2. recognition
3. evaluation
4. control

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What is NIOSH

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National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

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Every day in the U.S, how many workers:
a. injure
b. die (on job)
c. die (work-related)

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a. 9000
b. 16
c. 137

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Father of industrial hygiene?

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Bernardino Ramazzini

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Who is responsible for jump-starting workers' health and safety, early 1900s ??

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Dr. Alice Hamilton

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2 major legislative milestones in modern times..

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- Federal Coal Mine Safety and Health Act 1969
- Occupational Safety and Health Act 1970

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The 4 types of hazards are..

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1. Chemical
2. Physical
3. Biological
4. Ergonomic

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The 4 components of Industrial Hygiene are:

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1. anticipation - during product/machine design
2. recognition - look for neg. health effects of product/workspace
3. evaluation - risk mgmt., regulations compliance, safe practices
4. control - engineering, administrative, process, PPE

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2 types of nanotubes:

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SWNT - single-walled nanotube
MWNT - multi-walled nanotube

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A few examples of nanotube application:

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wound dressing (gauze)
cosmetics
metal-cutting tools
dental cement

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Positive/Negative health effects of nanotubes:

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Positive: medical applications, research
Negative:
- easy uptake through skin
- interacts w/ organelles
- not detected by immune system

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Nanotube safety at FSU

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containment
limited access
training req'd to handle
dispose as hazardous waste

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The 4th component of IH is 'control' ... what are 4 methods of 'controlling' the work environment ?
- Example of each

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1. Engineering - use safer chemicals for same result
2. Process - cover/enclose dangerous areas
3. Administrative - protocol implementation
4. PPE - safety goggles, gloves, etc.

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Who employs Industrial Hygienists? (a few examples)

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hospitals
universities
public utilities
labor unions
insurance companies
consulting firms
government agencies

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The exposure limits for air contaminants are PEL and REL.
What do they stand for, and what agency do they belong to?

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PEL - permissible exposure limit (OSHA)
REL - recommended exposure limit (NIOSH)

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What tests can be used for biological monitoring ??

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- Blood: lead, mercury, cadmium
- Urine: styrene
- Lung function test
- Hearing test

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What is IAQ ??
- 4 components

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Indoor Air Quality:
- airborne pollutants
- proportion of outdoor air
- temperature
- humidity

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How do concerns over IAQ arise?

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complaints of symptoms (coughing, sneezing, sore throat, etc.) while in building, but often subside after employee leaves

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What is the definition of "acceptable indoor air quality" ?

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no contaminates, 80% of people do not express dissatisfaction

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3 "building-related" illnesses:

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1. asthma
2. allergies
3. legionnaire's disease

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How do animal dander and third-hand smoke affect IAQ?

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animal dander and smoke can be brought into buildings on people's clothing, contributing to poor air quality

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What are psychosocial stressors?
- examples?

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social factors at work that can cause psychological distress
- relations w/ other workers
- job security
- job satisfaction

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What considerations are made in determining if a building is to blame for adverse health effects?

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1. Localized or Widespread
2. Symptoms
3. Timing
4. Who is involved
5. Unusual activities

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What are 3 visual signs of bad IAQ?

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- water damage
- mold growth
- lingering odors

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What physical measurements can be taken for IAQ ?

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- temperature
- humidity
- CO2
- CO
- other contaminates

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What is the recommended temperature/humidity for IAQ during summer and winter?
- Temp should be (higher/lower) when humidity is elevated?

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summer: 74-82 deg @ 30-60% humidity
winter: 68-78 deg @ 30-60% humidity

- colder temps when humidity is high

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What is the optimum zone for relative humidity of indoor air?

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40-60%

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What is the outdoor CO2 concentration, and at what indoor concentration do people become symptomatic?

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Outdoor: 350
Indoor symptoms: 1000+

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When measured, Diffenbaugh Building had CO2 measured on all 4 floors. What were the results?

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Max: 2000 (ground)
Min: 1400 (4th floor)

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2 sources of hydrogen sulfide gas contamination of indoor air:

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1. sewer gas
2. chinese drywall

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What is Asbestos?

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a group of naturally occurring minerals, invisible to naked eye, insoluble and aerodynamic

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Asbestos-related diseases:

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- asbestosis
- mesothelioma
- lung cancer

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What % of pre-1980 homes contains asbestos?

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90%

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2 common uses of asbestos:

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heat-insulation
material-strengthening (construction)

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Asbestos is still used today in:

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- brake pads
- roofing material
- vinyl tiles
- corrugated sheeting

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What are friable & non-friable asbestos materials?

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friable: products that readily release asbestos fibers
non-friable: do not release asbestos fiber

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Common places to find asbestos around FSU:

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drywall
pipe insulation
heat shields for lights
fume hood liners
lab bench-tops

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Potential for asbestos-related disease depends on:

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- amount inhaled
- length of exposure
- smoker/non-smoker
- age

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What causes asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) to become dangerous?

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- water damage
- physical damage
- vibrations

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The base/tip of ear's cochlea is sensitive to low/high frequency sound?

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- Base = high freq
- Tip = low freq

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A few examples of harmful effects of noise:

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post-work irritability
anxiety
depression
accidents

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4 types of hearing loss:

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1. Conductive: low freq loss
2. Sensorineural : high freq loss
3. Mixed: conductive and sensorineural
4. Central: complete loss due to brain problem

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Which type of hearing loss is a result of noise damage?

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Sensorineural

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common causes of hearing loss:

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aging
wax build-up
head injury

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What part of the ear is damaged in noise-induced hearing loss?

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hair cells

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High/Low frequency noise is more damaging

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High

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What is the maximum level of sound allowed for an 8-hour workday?

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90 dB

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What are 2 "engineering controls" for noise reduction

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replace or repair loud machines
soundproofing

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What are 2 "administrative controls" for noise reduction

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job rotation
production schedules