BASIC PRINCIPLES IN OCCUPATIONAL HYGIENE

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BASIC PRINCIPLES IN OCCUPATIONAL HYGIENE Day 2

Physical States

Physical States Vapour - the gaseous state of a substance which is liquid at 25°C and 760 mm Hg (STP). Mist - liquid particles, large size generally produced by bubbling, splashing or boiling of a liquid. Fume - Solid particles produced by condensation from a liquid or a reaction between two gases. The particle size of a fume <1 micron (µm) diameter anything larger is considered a dust particle. Dust - particles of solid material in the broad size range of 1 micron to 1 millimetre diameter. Anything of a larger particle size is considered to be grit and will be too heavy to remain airborne. Aerosol - general term for the dispersions of solid or liquid particles of microscopic size in a gaseous medium e.g. fog, smoke etc. although commonly used to term fine liquid spray (e.g. ‘aerosol can’). Fibre – Solid particulate which are long and thin i.e. have a high aspect ratio of length to breadth.

Sampling Techniques Appropriate for the purpose of the measurement. ‘Monitoring’ or ‘Sampling’ - the use of valid and suitable techniques to derive a quantitative estimate of the Personal Exposure. Only validated monitoring methods should be used. HSE, NIOSH or Other National Standards May be legislation/country specific Personal Exposures. Static Sampling

Types of Sampling Grab Short term Long term Continuous

Grab Sampling

Short Term Sampling

Long Term Sampling

Continuous Monitoring

Bulk Sampling Taken and analysed for identification purposes. Not possible to relate the results to the airborne concentrations. Can be use to show spread of contamination.

Sampling for Particulates

Particle Size Source: Adrian Hirst

Particle size Total inhalable dust is the fraction of airborne material which enters the nose and mouth during breathing and is therefore liable to deposition anywhere in the respiratory tract. The particle sizes of total inhalable dust are up to 100 microns. Respirable dust is that fraction that penetrates to the deep lung where gas exchange takes place. The particle sizes of respirable dust are up to 10 microns.

Elements of a Sampling System Sampling train Pump Filter Sampling Head / Size Separator. Source: SKC as amended by M Wakelam

Sampling Head / Size Separator IOM Head Total Inhalable Dust Cyclone Respirable Dust Source: SKC

Samples Collected for Welding Fume Source: Adrian Hirst

Calculation of Exposure Concentration (mg/m3) = Weight gain (mg) . Flow rate (litre/min) x Time (min) OR = Weight gain (mg) Flow rate (litre/min) x Time (min) x 1000

Source: Wikimedia Commons Weight (mass) Gain Source: Wikimedia Commons Need a better photo of a balance that weights down to 10ug

Flow rate Source: Adrian Hirst

Flow rate Source: Adrian Hirst

Calculation of Exposure Concentration (mg/m3) = Weight gain (mg) x 1000 Flow rate (litre/min) x Time (min)

Calculation of Personal Exposure Time of sample: 09:12 to 15:45 Flow Rate of Pump = 2.0 litres per minute Weight of Filter before exposure: 25.82 mg Weight of Filter after exposure: 27.21 mg What is the Personal Exposure?

Calculation of Personal Exposure Time of sample: 09:12 to 15:45 = 6 hours and 33 minutes = 393 mins Sample Volume = Pump Flow Rate x Time Sample Volume = 2.0 l/m x 393 mins Sample Volume = 786 litres Mass of material on filter = 27.21 – 25.82 mg Mass of material on filter = 1.39 mg Personal Exposure = (1.39 mg x1000)/ 786 Personal Exposure = 1.8 mg/m3

Sampling for Gases and Vapours Active Sampling - i.e. by means of a mechanic/sampling pump method. Sorbent Tubes Passive Sampling

Sorbent Tubes Source: Adrian Hirst

Passive Samplers Source: 3M Source: SKC

Equipment used for Taking Grab Sample Indicator Tubes Source: Drager

Equipment used for Taking Grab Sample Sample Bags Source: SKC

Equipment used for Taking Grab Sample Type Mode of Operation Advantages Disadvantages Detector Tubes Chemical reaction produces colour change Instant result, easy to use Not very accurate, often tubes are non-specific Gas sampling bags, syringes and containers Pumps used to fill a bag or container to be sent for analysis Simple, light, cheap No concentration effect, losses can occur. Not instant. Paper tapes/ impregnated filters Air drawn through paper impregnated with chemical reagents producing a colour change Direct reading, can be used for other sampling techniques Stain can fade. Personal samplers bulky. Non-specific Electrochemical Detectors Substance interacts with electrochemical detector cell Direct reading, simple, lightweight. Also used for other sampling techniques Expensive, calibration required, non-specific Gold Film Mercury Vapour Analyser Mercury vapour increases resistance of gold film sensor Simple, lightweight specific Expensive, requires regular cleaning and calibration

Equipment used for taking short and long term Samples Source: SKC Source: 3M

Equipment used for taking short and long term Samples Type Mode of Operation Advantages Disadvantages Pumped samplers with solid sorbent traps e.g. charcoal or tenax Air is drawn through a tube on which the substances of interest are collected Accurate, reliable, used in many official methods Needs complex analysis systems, result not instant. Diffusive Samplers Contaminant diffuses through a membrane onto a sorbent bed of filter material. Small, robust, cheap, acceptable to operators May require validation in field conditions. Needs complex analysis systems. Result not instant. Bubblers/ Impingers Air is bubbled through a solvent or reactive solution Solution obtained can be analysed directly. Wearer carries a glass vial. Devices bulky, losses can occur

Equipment used for continuous Sampling                                  Mini RAE 3000 Portable PID SKC Real Time Dust Monitor

Equipment used for continuous Sampling Type Mode of Operation Advantages Disadvantages Flame Ionisation e.g. organic vapour analyser (OVA) or total vapour analyser (TVA) Combustion of organics in an air / hydrogen flame produces ions – sensed by electrodes and converted into a voltage signal Portable Usually intrinsically safe Limited on range and specificity of contaminants Infrared e.g. Miran Analyser Absorption of IR radiation used to measure the concentration of substance Semi-portable, Limited in the compounds it can detect Bulky, non-intrinsically safe Ultraviolet Absorbance of ultraviolet Interferences, calibration, not intrinsically safe

Fixed Position Sampling Normally personal samples taken. Fixed Position Samples useful to Provide information about contamination from fixed sources Assess effectiveness of control measures e.g. local exhaust ventilation. Care has to be exercised in interpreting the results. Fixed position samples cannot be used to establish personal exposures or be compared to hygiene standards.

Sampling Methods Validated methods of sampling and analysis should be used e.g. HSE, NIOSH National Standards may specify particular methods.

Sampling Strategies Most sampling done to assess personal exposure, but also done to: Identification of airborne contaminants Identify leaks and spillages Assessment of the Effectiveness of Control Measures Strategy employed needs to be varied depending upon the aims of the survey.

Sampling Records Full details of the sampling performed should be recorded and retained. When the monitoring was done Who and where was monitored Details of the equipment used The operations in progress at the time of the survey In most countries records of monitoring should be available to employees or their representatives.

Sample Handling Inappropriate handling and transport of sampled materials may give rise to losses or contamination. The type of container used Temperature Sunlight Time before analysis Contamination. Advice can usually be obtained from the laboratory undertaking the analysis.

Collected Sample for Analysis

Methods of Analysis Schemes - WASP or RICE (both UK) or PAT (US). There are numerous analytical techniques available for the analysis of airborne contaminants. Organic Vapours - gas chromatograph (GC) complete with a flame ionisation detection (FID). Inorganic Gases - GC/thermal conductivity methods, photometric and microcoulometry, chemiluminescence. Organic Particulate Matter - high pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC), infra-red (IR) or ultraviolet (UV) spectrometry. Metals and their Compounds – ICP, Atomic Absorption (AA). Mineral Dusts – Microscopy, gravimetry, x-ray diffraction. Calibration and Quality Control Schemes - WASP or RICE (both UK) or PAT (US). Accreditation - UKAS (UK) or NATA (Australia).

Calibration & Quality Control In order to achieve reliable results analysis of collected samples should only be undertaken by organisations that have suitable internal quality control systems in place Participation in proficiency schemes is a good indicator of laboratory quality