IH Sampling Question
I am getting ready to have some IH sampling done in my plastics plant.
We do nothing with PVC.
Just PET and PCR with some inhouse rework of those (grinding).
what else would i need to consider out sides of
%Quartz
%Cristobalite
Total Dust
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No clue on the specifics, but was able to find this webpage from AIHA with various information.
https://www.aiha.org/get-involved/volunteer-groups/volunteer-committees-bodies-of-work/industrial-hygiene-hazard-identification-and-exposure-risk-assessment-by-market-segment/ih-oehs-exposure-profiles-in-rubber-and-plastic-products
Great question.
All IH testing needs to start with the right questions to ensure we can effectively answer the questions and get the most value out of the work (IH Testing is critical, but time consuming and $$).
To ensure you get the most value out of your testing you best answer your question, you should consult with an accredited Industrial Hygienist. This may cost a little bit of money up front, but will prevent you from potentially having to re-do the testing again, or missing critical exposure information.
A great place to start is the SDSs of any material you work with in large quantities. Look for the chemical components and see if they have applicable inhalation standards as well as an inhalation hazard or a volatilization potential. It's always good to get a baseline.
My former corporation had a full stop cast in concrete Corporate Policy. When it came to "IH", call in a CIH! It did not matter if you has a PhD or MS in EHS or be a CSP and a ASP. Not only that you had to call a CIH on the Company Preferred/Approved CIH List!
So I got spoiled! I learned that a good competent CIH is worth his/her weight in GOLD! I was fortunate as I had one of the best on speed dial!
So I would at least call my friend the CIH and ask him! That's where I would start.