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A personal sampling method for the determination of styrene exposure.
R H Brown1, K J Saunders, K T Walkin
1Occupational Medicine and Hygiene Laboratories, Health and Safety Executive, London, England.
American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal
|September 1, 1987
Summary
A new diffusive sampler accurately measures styrene exposure, offering a simpler and more convenient alternative to traditional pump-based methods for both personal and static monitoring.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Analytical Chemistry
- Environmental Monitoring
Background:
- Styrene exposure assessment is crucial for worker safety.
- Conventional methods using sorbent tubes and pumps can be cumbersome.
- Need for simpler, reliable exposure monitoring techniques.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe and evaluate a novel diffusive sampler for styrene.
- To assess its suitability for time-weighted average personal and static exposure determination.
- To compare its performance against established monitoring methods.
Main Methods:
- Utilized a commercially available tube design for automated thermal desorption.
- Evaluated sampler performance using a UK Health and Safety Executive protocol.
- Conducted both laboratory and field experiments for validation.
Main Results:
- The diffusive sampler demonstrated comparable results in magnitude and precision to conventional methods.
- The device is amenable to fully-automated thermal desorption analysis.
- Validation confirmed its effectiveness in styrene exposure determination.
Conclusions:
- The described diffusive sampler is a viable and effective tool for styrene monitoring.
- Its simplicity and convenience make it a preferred alternative to pump-based methods.
- Offers reliable time-weighted average exposure data in occupational settings.