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Computerization of data from continuous and sequential air monitoring systems.
American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal
|June 1, 1979
Summary
Continuous area air monitoring systems in chemical plants provide valuable data for documenting long-term employee exposure. Microcomputers help summarize daily and monthly exposure data for comprehensive record-keeping.
Area of Science:
- Industrial Hygiene
- Occupational Safety
- Chemical Engineering
Background:
- Continuous and sequential area air monitoring systems are increasingly essential in chemical manufacturing.
- These systems are primarily used for acute overexposure alerts.
- Significant data is generated, valuable for long-term exposure documentation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the utility of area air monitoring data beyond acute exposure alerts.
- To demonstrate the value of microcomputer-assisted data summarization for employee exposure documentation.
Main Methods:
- Implementation of dedicated microcomputer systems alongside area air monitoring.
- Utilizing microcomputers to summarize daily air monitoring data.
- Calculating month-to-date exposure totals using the microcomputer system.
Main Results:
- Microcomputer use effectively summarizes daily air monitoring data.
- Accurate month-to-date exposure totals can be calculated.
- The system provides a valuable tool for long-term employee exposure documentation.
Conclusions:
- Area air monitoring systems generate crucial data for long-term exposure tracking.
- Microcomputer integration enhances data management and summarization capabilities.
- This approach supports robust employee exposure documentation in chemical processing.