Air Monitoring Basics

Air quality is a concern employers and employees are becoming more aware of, particularly in our post-pandemic atmosphere and with increased occurrence/awareness of natural disasters (flooding, wildfires, etc.). The ability to quantify and, therefore, ultimately anticipate airborne exposures is invaluable for protecting the safety and health of a large portion of our workforce.

Air Monitoring can seem like a very daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be. Once you know some basics, it becomes relatively straightforward. This webinar will discuss how to identify your contaminant(s) of concern, how to identify an appropriate method for collection, and where to get equipment

Objectives

Upon completion, participants will be able to:  

1.  Reference an SDS or other resources to identify contaminants of concern
2.  Name sources for an appropriate collection method
3.  Obtain necessary air monitoring equipment

Lecturer

Stephanie M. Lynch, PhD, CIH, CSP, COHA

Dr. Lynch is a safety professional with a passion for total occupational health and safety. Her focus includes respirator fit testing, noise monitoring and control, ergonomics, and environmental awareness. Currently a Senior Technology and Research Manager, Stephanie has over 10 years of experience as an Industrial Hygienist and several years of training and teaching experience. She earned a Master's of Public Health and a PhD in Industrial and Systems Engineering. 

Credit

This course contains 1 hours of instruction. 0.1 CEUs are offered for this course.

As an IACET Accredited Provider, Bowen Learning Network offers CEUs for its programs that qualify under the ANSI/IACET Standard.

Eligible for contact hours with the BGC, BCSP, IHMM, and other OEHS certifying agencies.

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Completion Requirements

To receive a Certificate of Completion for this course, participants are required to complete the following items:

1. Participate in the live webinar or review the on-demand webinar recording.
2. Score 70% or higher on the quiz.
3. Complete the webinar evaluation.

No certificate will be awarded to participants who do not meet the above completion requirements.

Computer Requirements

The Bowen Learning Network online virtual classrooms are powered by BigBlueButton. It fully supports the Windows, Mac OS X, and Chromebook platforms (see below for versions supported). Support is available for iOS (iPads) and Android Tablets. While smart phones can be used, the screens are too small to display all of the aspects of the Virtual Classroom.  For the best online learning experience, the use of a device with a larger screen is HIGHLY recommended. A physical keyboard is also recommended.

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