Analysis and interpretation of sample results.

DOE-STD-1138-2000

c. Discuss the fundamentals of operating analytical equipment, including zeroing and

the use of standards.

d. Discuss the following laboratory concerns and their effect on sample analysis.

Quality assurance

Chain of custody (samples and results)

Physical security of samples

Personnel safety

Equipment maintenance

Laboratory management

e. Discuss the value and limitations of sampling during indoor air quality investigations

for the following:

Environmental conditions

Chemical exposure

Bioaerosols

Industrial hygiene personnel shall demonstrate a working level knowledge of the

analysis and interpretation of sample results.

Supporting Knowledge and/or Skills

a. Discuss how the following are used in the analysis of sampling results:

Mathematical and statistical computations

Units and conversions

b. Discuss how the following affect the significance of exposures.

Selection of exposure criteria (e.g., action levels)

Individual susceptibility to identified hazards

Importance of non-occupational exposures

Other occupational exposures

Biological sampling results

Worker population demographics

c. Discuss the role standards, guidelines, and legal requirements have on analyzing

and interpreting results.

d. Discuss the methods of sampling and their limitations for the following:

Heat stress (ambient conditions and biological monitoring)

Ergonomic hazards

Bioaerosols