Industrial Hygiene Practices in 3D Printing

OEHS professionals may be called upon to manage the risks associated with 3D printing technologies. Risks include exposure to particulate emissions, VOCs, and plastic filaments like ABS and PLA. By identifying and addressing these risks, safety professionals can implement effective controls, train workers, and promote compliance with health and safety standards. We will explore these risks and discuss current regulations, standards, and practices when working with 3D printing.

Objectives

Upon completion, participants will be able to:  

1. Conduct risk assessments to identify, evaluate, and control risks specific to 3D printing operations
2. Demonstrate effective safety measures and control strategies to mitigate identified risks in 3D printing environments.
3. Discuss current legislation, standards, and best practices relevant to industrial hygiene in the 3D printing industry.
4. Respond to the latest technological advances in 3D printing that may impact industrial hygiene practices, such as new materials with safer profiles or improved ventilation systems.

Lecturer

Daniel Farcas, Ph. D. CIH, CSP, CHMM, M.S. M.A

Lecturer

Dr. Daniel Farcas has more than 20 years of experience in conducting scientific research and leading production teams in a variety of fields including public health, infection control, nanotechnology, microbiology, silica, and asbestos. He is the author or co-author of numerous scientific manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Farcas holds a Ph. D. in Human and Community Development with a major in Natural Resource Management. He is a Certified Industrial Hygienist, Certified Safety Professional, and Certified Hazardous Materials Manager. Dr. Farcas is also the author of numerous easy-to-understand texts for OEHS professionals preparing for certification exams including “CIH EXAM Equations simply explained and with examples” and “CSP EXAM Equations simply explained and with examples." Last but not least, he is the father of three beautiful and amazing kids.

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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