Synergist® Solutions Articles are vendor-submitted discussions of practical topics related to industrial hygiene and occupational and environmental health and safety. For information about participating in the Synergist Solutions series, contact Ben Ledyard at Network Media Partners.
By Debbie Dietrich
The history of air sampling methods and media demonstrates commitment and collaboration on the part of professionals working in government, industry and in commercial production. All practicing hygienists should be inspired by the vision shown by these pioneers. Based on their efforts, workers around the world have been protected from toxic air contaminants. We all share in this legacy and continue the vision for the future whether our job is to develop methods, produce sampling media or deploy these valuable tools in our workplace.
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Logically, we all know that nothing lasts forever. However, most of us would not even consider that sample collection media specified in long-standing methods could become obsolete. Unfortunately, it happens all too often. When it does, technical experts in the health and safety community must collaborate to quickly find suitable alternatives.
By Brad Day
It’s 4 a.m. and you have been called into work early. A gas release has injured several refinery employees during the night shift.
Fortunately, gas detection instrumentation saved their lives. Still, many questions remain. The instruments have been quarantined for investigation, and all eyes are on you. It’s your job to determine the type of gas released and the severity of employees’ exposure. At this moment, you realize the importance of industrial hygiene datalog monitoring.