Greater Houston Industrial Hygiene Council

Meeting Agenda


Biological Monitoring

Session Arranged by:  ICU Environmental, Health and Safety

June 16, 2005 Meeting Agenda

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8:30 - 9:00 AM
Registration
9:00 - 9:15 AM
Introduction and Announcements - Janet Wiiki CIH, CSP
9:15 - 12:00 NOON
A Primer on Biological Monitoring

This session will introduce and provide a primer on the subject of biological monitoring. Paul will present information on setting up a monitoring program, including program design, sample collection, and analysis considerations. Paul's presentation will also include specific information on biological testing for:
  • Solvents
  • Metals
  • Pesticides Testing
Paul Donnelly
Sales Director
Pacific Toxicology Laboratories
Seattle, Washington
10:30 - 10:45 AM

BREAK

12:00 - 1:00 PM
LUNCH
1:00 - 1:30 PM
Drugs of Abuse Testing in the Workplace

Tom will cover the why's and how's of setting up a drug testing program. His presentation will include the requirements of DOT versus non-DOT compliant program as well as other compliance and practical considerations.

Tom Kosco
CEO
Pacific Toxicology Laboratories
Chatsworth, California
1:30 - 2:45 PM
Technologies in Biological Testing

Jon will present information on the various technologies used in biological monitoring. For example, hair testing is used extensively for legal applications but is currently getting wider application in the industrial environment.

Jon Vogler
Houstom Medical Testing Services, Inc.
Houston, Texas
2:45 - 3:00 PM
BREAK
3:00 - 4:00 PM
New Science: Propylene Oxide Biological Monitoring

Duane will deliver an overview of a Biological Monitoring initiative currently ongoing at Lyondell. Program goals, set-up, execution and preliminary results of the monitoring effort will be covered.

Duane O. Campbell
CVO HSE
Lyondell
Houston, Texas

4:00 - 4:30PM
Group Discussion on Current Biological Programs and Practices with Membership Facilities
4:30 PM
Adjournment
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