Industrial Hygiene

Hearing Conservation

The ÃÛÌÒTV Hearing Conservation Program covers all employees who are exposed to hazardous levels of noise in their workplace.  The OSHA Hearing Conservation Standard () defines hazardous noise as any sound level greater than 90 decibels.  Employees who are routinely exposed to noise in excess of 85 decibels measured as an 8-hour time-weighted average are enrolled in the ÃÛÌÒTV Hearing Conservation Program.

EHSRM can provide sound level testing and dosimetry services to employees who are concerned about hazardous noise exposure in their workplace.  Contact the industrial hygienist for assistance.

The ÃÛÌÒTV Hearing Conservation Program provides enrolled employees with the following services:

  1. An initial (baseline) audiogram
  2. Training
  3. Assistance in selecting suitable hearing protection
  4. Annual audiograms
  5. Fit-testing of ear plugs
  6. Consultation services

Indoor Air Quality

If you are experiencing discomfort from the air quality in your building contact the industrial hygienist and we'll conduct an evaluation, collect samples if necessary, and make recommendations based on the results.

We have several instruments to monitor IAQ. Our instruments can measure or sample for:

  • Carbon monoxide (CO)
  • Mold
  • Carbon dioxide (CO2)
  • Temperature
  • Airborne particles
  • Humidity
  • Volatile Organic Compounds

Respiratory Protection

The respiratory protection program is governed by the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) under .  Employees who wear a respirator must be medically-evaluated, fit-tested, and trained prior to use.  The ÃÛÌÒTV industrial hygienist can assist with these requirements, as well as help determine which type of respirator and which type of cartridges are necessary for your particular task.  Contact the ÃÛÌÒTV industrial hygienist for assistance before purchasing a respirator or beginning any operation where you feel respiratory protection might be necessary.