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Exposure and Assessment Strategies Committee.
American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA). AIHA provides leadership in exposure assessment and strategies for
environmental health, safety, and industrial hygiene professionals.
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Chemical sampling and analysis is used by occupational health and safety professionals
to assess workplace contaminants and associated worker exposures. The validity of an
assessment is based, in part, on the procedures used for sample collection and analysis,
and data interpretation. In many instances these procedures use approaches that have been
refined over many years and are accepted by the professionals as good practice. However,
the multitude of variables within a specific workplace require the professional to
exercise judgment in the design of a particular assessment. The following questions link to resources that provide safety and health information
relevant to sampling and analysis.
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What OSHA standards apply?
Standards | Interpretations and Compliance Letters |
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Where can I find information about chemical sampling?
Survey Protocol | Chemical Sampling Information | Sampling Methods |
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How do I analyze samples?
Analytical Methods | Laboratory Selection |
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Where can I find information about data validation and interpretation?
Data Validation and Interpretation |
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Where can I find additional information?
Related Safety and Health Topics | Training | Consultation Services |
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