The Use of Direct Reading Instruments/Methods for Assessment and Control of Gas and Vapor Hazards -- Occupational Health & Safety

2022-07-16 01:15:17 By : Ms. Waltly waltly

This webinar will describe strategies on the use of direct reading instruments and methods (DRI/M) for hazard identification and exposure assessment in the workplace. DRI/M are often the best tools to assess gas and vapors in workplaces where exposures to potential hazards may rapidly change and are highly variable. Topics covered will include:  

  DRI/M are useful to detect and monitor hazardous conditions, to assess and document intervention strategies, and especially to immediately trigger alarms in the event of unsafe conditions. Webinar participants will learn about:

Speaker: Dr. John Snawder received his Ph.D. degree from Mississippi State University in 1990 and did post-doctoral work at the National Center for Toxicological Research. From 1992-2022 he was at NIOSH as a research toxicologist. Dr. Snawder served as the Leader of the Biomonitoring Research Team and Co-Director of the NIOSH Center for Direct Reading and Sensor Technologies.  His research focused on the role of metabolism of workplace chemicals and the use of biological monitoring to measure exposure and effect, conducting worker exposure assessments across many workplaces and the development and evaluation of direct reading instruments and methods.

Intelex Technologies, ULC is a global leader in environmental, health, safety, and quality (EHSQ) management software. Its scalable, web-based platform and applications have helped clients across all industries improve business performance, mitigate organization-wide risk, and ensure sustained compliance with internationally accepted standards (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and OHSAS 18001) and regulatory requirements. Over 1,100 customers in 172 countries trust Intelex to power their EHSQ initiatives. www.intelex.com

Industrial Scientific Corporation A global leader in connected safety, Industrial Scientific provides gas detection products, services, and software to keep workers safe in hazardous environments. Established in 1985 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Industrial Scientific's global employees are committed to preserving human life and eliminating death on the job by the year 2050. http://www.indsci.com

Honeywell Gas Featuring the broadest range of portable and fixed gas detection solutions, Honeywell is the global leader in gas detection. For nearly 50 years, companies have trusted Honeywell to help keep their workers and sites safer and more productive. https://sps.honeywell.com

Sponsored by Intelex Technologies Inc., Industrial Scientific Corp., Honeywell

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