Comprehensive Occupational Safety
Mining
Environmental Site Assessments
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Asbestos
Hazwoper
Lead (Pb)
OSHA
Exposure Monitoring at
Metal and Non-Metal Mines
Mine
Safety and Health
Our team of experienced Certified Industrial Hygienists (CIH) and technical personnel can perform exposure monitoring at metal and nonmetal mines and assist mine operators to develop or maintain the MSHA required health and safety programs. Exposure monitoring programs can help to ensure that miners are not overexposed to harmful contaminants including respirable dust containing crystalline silica, gas, mist and fumes, or noise, that could lead to occupational disease.
Gold, silver, copper and other metal/non-metal mines and refineries:
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Respirable silica (dust) |
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Nitrogen dioxide (blasting gas) |
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Hydrocarbon vapors |
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Ventilation evaluations |
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Hydrogen cyanide (HCN) |
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Mercury, cadmium, and toxic metals and gases (SO2) in smelting |
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Hexavalent chromium and welding fumes for maintenance |
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Laboratory assay chemicals and ore sample preparation |
Coal mining:
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Respirable coal dust and silica |
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Carbon monoxide and methane |
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Ventilation evaluation |
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Hexavalent chromium and welding fumes for maintenance |
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Laboratory assay chemicals and ore sample preparation |
Sand and gravel mining:
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Respirable silica (dust) |
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Dust control evaluation |
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Hexavalent chromium and welding fumes |
Quantitative fit testing (QNFT) of respirators for workers:
IHR staff can quantitatively measure the fit of the personal respirator for the worker, and if the respirator does not fit, offer alternative choices to identify the best respirator for that individual.
Contact us:
Toll Free: (888) 322-8287
or
Industrial Hygiene Resources
8312 W. Northview St., Suite 100
Boise, Idaho 83704-7188
Phone: (208) 323-8287
Fax: (208) 323-0783