Exposure and Chemical Monitoring: Beyond IH Fundamentals 

4.01 IH CM point / 2.4 CEUs/COCs
24 Contact Hours

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November 8-10, 2010
Las Vegas, NV
Alexis Park Resort
(702) 796-3322

Building on IH fundamentals, this intermediate three-day course is designed to provide additional training and knowledge in the aspects of industrial hygiene chemical monitoring through group exercises and discussion. Attendees work in groups of four and build on their knowledge gained in the Fundamentals of Industrial Hygiene course. Each group is assigned to a department of a fictitious company. The groups review MSDS, identify similar exposure groups (SEG), conduct qualitative assessments, design quantitative sampling plans based on OSHA and NIOSH sampling methods (both direct reading and integrated sampling), calibrate equipment, prepare laboratory analysis requests, interpret monitoring results (SAE, mixture rule, extended shift OEL), identify potential control measures, and then communicate the results to both management and workers.

Course Fees

Item	Member	Nonmember
Early Registration (Before 10/8)	$995	$1150
Standard Registration	$1100	$1275
Electonic Handout	included	included
Paper Handout	$50	$50
Substitution	no charge	no charge
Transfer - same year	no charge	no charge
Transfer - next year	$50	$50
Cancellation (3 weeks in advance)	$100	$100

Value Added Items

• 2010 TLVs® and BEI® from ACGIH®
• NEW! — Electronic course manual (see details below)
• AIHA 2009 ERPG and WEEL Handbook
• NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards on CD-ROM
• Industrial Hygiene Desk Reference Card 
• Access to a list of names for follow-up questions
• Education from seasoned instructors  
• Instructor led discussions of case studies/real-life experiences
• Interactive workshops and question and answer sessions
• Post course contacts for follow-up
• 24 continuing education contact hours or "short course hours," which may be counted towards ABIH’s perquisites to sit for the CIH Exam

Learning Outcomes

Upon course completion, attendees will be able to:

• Apply the concept of Similar Exposure Groups (SEG).
• Conduct a Qualitative Exposure Assessment for an SEG.
• Demonstrate the ability to properly calibrate exposure monitoring equipment.
• Determine the appropriate sample flow rates, time and volume using validated sampling, and analytical methods.
• Properly apply the appropriate sample results calculations for interpreting exposure data and comparing the results to the applicable exposure limits.
• Discuss and demonstrate effective communication techniques for explaining results to employees and management.

Course Instructors

Dianne Grote Adams, MS, CIH, CSP, CPEA
Bill Adams, CIH, CSP, CPEA, LEED AP

Electronic Handouts

In recent years, more and more conferences are working to become “green.” Green meetings or events incorporate environmental considerations to minimize negative impacts on the environment. AIHA has been progressively implementing green meeting initiatives for the last few years and has expanded its efforts to become more environmentally friendly. New initiatives have ranged from moving course information to the web, to our newest initiative—providing electronic handouts. Complete course materials will be provided electronically. Electronic handouts may be downloaded from the web; electricity will be provided in meeting rooms for laptop use.

Paperless handouts offer participants a variety of benefits:

• Course handouts will be e-mailed two weeks prior to the course.  This allows last minute and current OEHS information to be incorporated.
• Electronic PDF allows participants to view detailed images and content on each page and will have comment- and typewriter-enabled capacity.
• Bookmarks provide a “table of contents” to better navigate materials; information will be completely searchable.
• Live links provide instant access to additional references.
• Ability to add comments and take notes in the electronic handout.
• Convenient, portable handouts are easily stored, referenced, managed and retained.
• Negative environmental impact is reduced by giving participants an option to save, transfer files to a laptop or other device, or print all or a portion of the material.
• Electronic handouts are included in the course fee.  If you opt to have AIHA print and bind the handout for you and have it available for you on the first day of the course, there is a $50 fee.  For more information, visit www.aiha.org/eMats.
  

Learning Aids

Each participant MUST bring:

• A scientific calculator
• A laptop computer

Testimonials

“A very good class to develop IH management strategies and quantitative techniques.” ~Royal Eckstein, Industrial Hygienist, U.S. Air Force Reserve, Milwaukee, WI

“This course has been very informative on conducting qualitative/quantitative assessments and provides tips on how to communicate the results to employees and management.” ~Freddie Kight, Safety Advisor, Battelle, Columbus, OH

Agenda

Day 1-Monday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

• Participant Introductions and Course Objectives
• IH Exposure Assessment Overview
• Occupational Exposure Limits Review
• Qualitative Exposure Assessments
• Qualitative Assessment Workshop
• Introduction to Exposure Modeling and Workshop
• Quantitative Assessments Overview

Day 2-Tuesday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM 

• Direct Reading Instrument Review
• Integrated Sampling Review
• Design of Sampling Strategy Workshop
• Equipment Calibration Principles Review
• Equipment Calibration and Sampling Workshop
• Interpreting Sampling Results

Day 3-Wednesday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM 

• Reassessment Plan
• Control Options/Corrective Actions
• Non Manufacturing Assessments—Offices, Labs, etc.
• Results Communication Review
• Results Communication Preparation and Presentations
• Course Summary 

Accommodations and Transportation Information

AIHA has negotiated a discounted rate of $99 plus tax per night at the Alexis Park Resort, (800) 582-2228. Please reserve your room as soon as possible as a limited number of rooms are blocked. The room block expires October 8. After this date, rooms will be subject to the prevailing rate and availability. Please mention the Exposure and Chemical Monitoring Fundamentals when making room reservations to receive the negotiated group rate.

Attendees are responsible for making their own travel arrangements. If you would like assistance in making your arrangements, contact Maupin Travel at (800) 359-4738. While unlikely, AIHA reserves the right to cancel a course 30 days prior to the start of the course.  In the event of cancellation, you will be issues a full refund.

Transfers, Substitutions & Cancellations

All transfers, cancellations and/or substitutions must be received in writing.

• Transfers to an alternate date of the course offering can be made at any time within the same calendar year.
• Transfers made to the following year may incur an additional $50 administrative fee.
• Substitutions may be made at anytime.
• Cancellations received 3 weeks prior to the start of the course will be given a refund, minus a $100 cancellation fee. Any cancellation received within 3 weeks of the start of the course will not receive a refund.
• If you fail to attend, you will be liable for the entire course registration fee.
• AIHA appreciates that education is an important investment for you and your company and, in the event of extenuating circumstances, if you must cancel, please contact the education department directly at (703) 849-8888, or by e-mail at eduassistant@aiha.org.

Certification Information

This course has been awarded certification maintenance points by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH).  AIHA is authorized by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) to issue continuance of certification (COC) points in conjunction with the CSP certification and has been approved as an authorized provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).

Registration/Questions

Call: (703) 849-8888
Fax: (703) 207-3561  
E-mail: eduassistant@aiha.org

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