What is Atmospheric Monitoring?
Atmospheric monitoring is the process of measuring and analyzing the composition of the atmosphere. This can be done for a variety of reasons, such as understanding the effects of pollution or monitoring for environmental hazards. This monitoring assessment can determine whether work shall be permitted without the application of any special precautions for the health and safety of persons who are required to enter a specified area.
What is Atmospheric Monitoring Procedure?
An atmospheric monitoring procedure is a written document that defines the strategy to safely perform atmospheric monitoring. After conducting atmospheric monitoring for relevant hazards and assessing against defined standards, the procedure can enable personnel to make informed decisions on the safety of the work environment.
What is a Safe Atmosphere?
A safe atmosphere is the result of good ventilation of an area with normal atmospheric air and meets the following standards:
- Oxygen concentration is controlled between 19.5 and 23.5%. However, in most instances it is expected that the oxygen concentration will be indistinguishable from normal air.
- Flammable vapors do not register on a gas test meter (0% LEL).
- Toxic vapors that do not register more than 50% of the published occupational exposure standard (TLV, TWA, STEL, Peak) for the specific contaminant.
- There are no obnoxious odors.
- There are no airborne dusts, particulates, fumes or fibers or excessive carbon dioxide.
- There is a steady airflow throughout the work area.
Contents of this Atmospheric Monitoring Procedure
- Approval.
- Purpose.
- Scope.
- Terms and Definitions.
- Normal Air.
- Safe Atmosphere.
- Evaluation Method.
- Undertaking Atmospheric Testing.
- Special Precautions.
- Related Procedures, Forms and Documents.
- Review Criteria.
- Record Management.
- References.
Why Choose to Buy this Atmospheric Monitoring Procedure
This 10-page atmospheric monitoring procedure can assist you define a strategy to safely perform atmospheric monitoring. This procedure can also define the safe atmospheric limits to be applied at your workplace.
After purchasing this template you will be able to:
- Very easily edit and customize the template to create your own procedure.
- Apply your own style, format and brand to the procedure.
- Use it in any industry or sector regardless of the size or type of organization.
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