Chemical exposure assessment is a term used to describe a means of measuring an individual’s exposure to airborne vapors, fumes or particles of hazardous chemicals. An individual exposure assessment is used to determine the concentration, duration and extent of human exposure to hazardous chemicals in the workplace. It involves the use of both direct reading and personal measurement instruments. The assessment also includes providing engineering, administrative and personal protective equipment recommendations that will reduce the overall exposure to the hazardous chemicals

The Environmental Health and Safety Office have direct reading and personal measurement instruments that are used to assess the concentration of hazardous chemicals that individuals may be exposed to. In addition to determining exposure information to individuals we can also can also provide training on particular chemical hazards and make recommendations on ways to reduce overall exposures.