Category: Industrial Hygiene

Unit VII Scholarly Activity
This assignment will consist of two parts. Both parts will
be compiled into the same document for submission.
Part I
Thus far at Acme Automotive Parts (AAP), you have determined
that controls are required in the paint booths, at the hand[1]welding
stations, and on the machining lines. You have also determined that you cannot
substitute any alternate chemicals in these areas because of requirements from
your clients. You decide to use general dilution ventilation for the machining lines
and local exhaust ventilation systems for the paint booths and the hand-welding
stations. Complete the following tasks. For the general dilution ventilation
used in the machining lines:
Discuss why you believe a general ventilation system is
appropriate for this operation.
State where you would place the fans associated with the
ventilation system.
Explain how you would test the effectiveness of the
ventilation system.
For the local exhaust ventilation systems:
Describe the local exhaust ventilations (LEVs) you would
use for each area (paint booths and hand-welding stations).
Choose a hood type for each of the two LEVs.
Calculate the flow rate that would be required if you
placed the LEV for the welding operation 24 in. from the weld and desired a
capture velocity of 100 ft per minute (ft/min) given W=12 in. and L=24 in. for
any of the three hood types.
Discuss any barriers you might face in implementing the
use of the LEVs for these two operations.
Part II
You also determined that engineering controls are needed for
the hydraulic press area, as well as controls for noise exposure.
Discuss some types of engineering controls that might be
implemented for the hydraulic press area.
Describe the information you might require prior to
designing engineering controls for the hydraulic press area.
Explain how you would evaluate the effectiveness of the
engineering controls for this area.
Your assignment must be at least two pages in length, not
counting the title or reference pages. Your assignment must use at least two
references. One must be gathered from the CSU Online Library, and the other may
be your textbook. All citations and in-text citations must be formatted
according to APA Style.