INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE

INDUTRIAL HYIGIENE

Question 1

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Organic solvents are a family of compounds that are used extensively in industry. List some examples of organic solvents, and discuss how they are hazardous and what protective measures can be used to control exposure.

Your response should be at least 200 words in length.  All sources used, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citation

Question 2

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List the six major categories of occupational illnesses, and give three examples of each. What are some methods that can be used to control potential exposures in the workplace?

Your response should be at least 200 words in length.  All sources used, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citation

Question 3

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Personal and area monitoring are discussed in Chapter 3. Define each type of sampling technique, give an example, and discuss how the data collected for each is used. Be sure to include information regarding extractive sampling and direct-reading methods as well as the advantages and disadvantages of each.

Your response should be at least 200 words in length.  All sources used, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citation

Question 4

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Discuss the various ways that hazardous chemicals can enter the human body.

Your response should be at least 200 words in length.  All sources used, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citation

Question 5

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Discuss safe practices that can be used for working with chemicals in laboratories

Your response should be at least 200 words in length.  All sources used, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citation

6. LESS THAN 200 WORDS

It is important to always look for the best possible control measure for a hazard in the workplace. Share with the class an example of a situation where an engineering control can replace PPE as the selected control in a situation of which you have some knowledge. How would this work, and why has it not been used. If you have not had a personal experience, do some research and relate to the class what you have learned.