B. Environmental Monitoring and Surveillance

Owned by Laura Lehman (Deactivated)
Nov 01, 2018
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  1. Initial Sampling Determination
    1. Air sampling will be performed for any process where a known or suspected carcinogen, allergen, or reproductive hazard, is used and where a fume hood or filtered glove box is not used to contain the contaminant.
    2. Air sampling will be performed where respiratory protection is required.
    3. Air sampling will be performed upon the request of the laboratory professor, laboratory instructor, laboratory worker, or student.
    4. Air sampling will be performed as required by OSHA 1910. Subpart Z.


  1. Routine Sampling
    1. Routine sampling will be performed when the results of initial sampling indicate such a need.
    2. NIOSH/OSHA/ACGIH protocols, where they exist, will be used when performing air sampling.
    3. Routine sampling will continue until:
      1. The experiment is terminated.OR
      2. Two consecutive sampling periods taken at least 7 days apart show air concentrations less than 10% of the OSHA PEL or, where one does not exist, the ACGIH TLV or NIOSH REL.


  1. Non-routine sampling
    1. Non-routine sampling may be performed for:
      1. A single step operation where verification of process controls is desired and multiple/consecutive air sampling is impractical.
      2. Laboratory professor, laboratory instructor, or laboratory worker when requested or when laboratory accidents occur involving release of air contaminants.
  2. Results of the environmental surveillance will be sent to the involved subjects within FIFTEEN DAYS after receiving the results, and a copy of the results forwarded to the EMU Student Health Services and the CHO.