Developing Industrial Hygiene Sampling Plan

Day 1: Fundamentals of Industrial Hygiene and Sampling Planning

• Introduction to Industrial Hygiene and its role in workplace safety

• Key components of a successful industrial hygiene program

• Regulatory framework overview (OSHA, NIOSH, ACGIH, ISO standards)

• Hazard recognition: chemical, physical, biological, ergonomic

• Introduction to sampling plans and objectives

Day 2: Risk Assessment and Sampling Strategy Development

• Conducting risk assessments to guide sampling

• Prioritizing areas and processes for sampling

• Exposure pathways and routes of entry

• Hierarchy of control and integration with sampling plans

• Developing sampling objectives and scope

• Defining the sampling strategy (area vs. personal, active vs. passive)

Day 3: Sampling Methods, Equipment, and Calibration

• Overview of sampling instruments and their selection

• Air sampling techniques (particulate, gas, vapor)

• Surface sampling and biological sampling methods

• Calibration procedures and quality assurance

• Sample handling, preservation, and transportation

• Workshop: Hands-on with common sampling equipment

Day 4: Data Interpretation, Analysis, and Documentation

• Interpreting sampling results and comparing to exposure limits

• Understanding TLVs, PELs, RELs, and BEIs

• Statistical considerations in sample analysis

• Identifying data gaps and corrective actions

• Documenting findings and preparing hygiene reports

• Case study: Interpreting real-life sampling data

Day 5: Practical Application and Compliance Integration

• Integrating the sampling plan into organizational HSE systems

• Communicating findings to stakeholders and workers

• Monitoring plan effectiveness and continuous improvement

• Audit preparation and regulatory compliance

• Group activity: Developing a customized sampling plan for a facility

• Final assessment and feedback session