Exposure Assessment
In order to evaluate potential personal exposure to hazardous substances in an occupational setting, Hillmann Consulting, LLC will perform an Exposure Assessment. Exposure Assessments consist of identifying potentially harmful variables that exist in the workplace through general observation, evaluation of control measures, and environmental sampling.
Our Industrial Hygienists are specially trained to evaluate exposures in the workplace. The following factors will be taken into consideration in our assessments:
- Characteristics of the facility to identify locations where exposure is most likely to occur
- How the chemical substance is handled
- Population of exposed workers
- Work assignments of exposed workers
- Physical properties of the chemical substance, to help identify what route of exposure is most important
- Properties of the chemical substance, such as odor or irritation that might serve as a warning of unsuspected exposure and help to limit exposure
- Quantitative measures of exposure (amounts, duration) and occupational exposure limits
- Potential for accidental exposure
- Engineering controls designed to isolate workers from exposure
- Behavioral controls, such as the use of personal protective equipment