ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING PROGRAMS
Waste Anesthetic Gas Monitoring
Air sampling to determine ppm of nitrous oxide and halogenated agents Isoflorane, Sevoflorane and Desflorane when used in conjunction with N2O, Live case testing whenever possible per NIOSH Guidelines.
Possible locations:
- Operating room locations where an anesthesia machine is present
- Manifold room
- Dental Suites
Air Exchange Monitoring
Assess current total air exchange rates for compliance with OSHA regulations and AIA Guidelines.
Possible locations:
- Operation rooms
- PACU
- Isolation rooms
- Central Sterile
- Others
Formaldehyde Vapor Monitoring
Aid in achieving and maintaining breathing zone levels which meet current OSHA guidelines and CAP recommendations for TWA, STEL, PPE and Plant & Equipment.
Possible locations:
- OR
- Sub-sterile Room
- Soiled Utility Room
- Labor and Delivery Soiled Utility Room
- Lab
- Gross Pathology Grossing Stations (multiple stations possible)
- Tissue processor
- wet tissue storage
Individual location possibilities:
- Autopsy room
- Reclaimation (recycler)
- Wet tissue and sample disposal area
Formaline and Xylene Monitoring
Determine airborne exposure concentration based on Short Term and Time Weighted Average to comply with OSHA guidelines and CAP recommendations for STEL and TWA
Possible locations in the Laboratory:
- Staining (auto or manual)
- Cover slipping (auto or manual)
- Tissue processor
- Frozen section or special stains
- Reclaimation (recycler)
Hydrogen Peroxide Vapor Monitoring
Determine the airborne exposure concentration based on an eight hour Time Weighted Average level to comply with OSHA guidelines and TWA
Possible locations:
1. Sterrad units
Glutaraldehyde Vapor Monitoring
Determine Peak Exposure Limit and compare to current OSHA guidelines
Possible locations:
- Endoscopy
- Other
Ethylene Oxide (ETO) Gas Monitoring
Achieve and maintain breathing zone levels for Short Term and Time Weighted Average to comply with OSHA guidelines, TWA and STEL
Possible locations:
- Central sterile