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  Division of Industrial Hygiene Chemistry

Jerry Schultz
Division Director

Lois Moncrief
Assistant Division Director



MISSION: 

To conduct extensive analyses and evaluate methods relating to samples collected in workplaces throughout the country and to serve as the agency source of chemical and physical measurement expertise.

FUNCTIONS:
  1. Performs qualitative and quantitative analyses, tests and studies of substances and physical evidence to evaluate compliance and to determine the existence of hazards.
  2. Develops, adapts, and specifies sampling and analytical methods and procedures of analysis.
  3. Assures the validity of the analytical methods and results by participating in quality assurance programs.
  4. Assists in chemically-related fatality/ catastrophe/ accident investigations and uses sophisticated analytical instrumentation for support.
  5. Provides technical advice and training to OSHA personnel, other federal agencies, state governments, and private sector employers concerning sampling, physical measurement, and analytical methodologies.
  6. Provides expert witnesses to support OSHA cases in litigation, or in the standards setting process.
  7. Provides expertise when contracting samples taken by OSHA compliance officers.
  8. Provides support for Center- and Division-sanctioned integrated solutions projects.

TEAMS:

 
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