What Does Industrial Hygiene Do?

Oversees Industrial Hygiene Programs for campus departments including Respiratory Protection Program, Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) and Hazard and Exposure Assessment Programs. Responds to Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) concerns, including odors, dust, mold, as well as physical hazards, such as noise and vibration.  Provides respirator training and fit testing, hazard assessment consultations and personal exposure sampling for hazardous chemicals, and ventilation surveys. Maintains the IH monitoring and sampling equipment.

Conducts inspections, incident investigations, safety consultations and hazard-specific training/presentations upon request.  Consults on and investigates occupational exposures & illnesses, and IAQ complaints.