Assignment: Industrial Hygiene
Instructions
QUESTION 1
Perform the following calculation for air concentration. Sulfuric Acid: 2.5 mg/m3 = ____ ppm
QUESTION 2
Perform the following calculation for air concentration. Acetone: 42.0 ppm = ____ mg/m3
QUESTION 3
Perform the following calculation for air concentration. Benzene: 3.0 ppm = ____ mg/m3
QUESTION 4
Perform the following calculation for air concentration. Formaldehyde: 4.0 mg/m3 = ____ ppm
QUESTION 5
Discuss the similarities and differences that exist between the three basic types of occupational exposure limits (OELs). Describe how each type of OEL is used to control occupational exposures, and provide at least one specific chemical for which each type of OEL has been established.
QUESTION 6
Discuss the common elements used to derive occupational exposure limits (OELs). Provide your opinion as to which of the elements is the most important.
QUESTION 7
Define the lowest observed adverse effect level (LOAEL) and the no observed adverse effect level (NOAEL), and describe how they relate to the point of departure (POD). Describe how each of these are used to derive an OEL.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also Include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.