{"id":990136,"date":"2022-11-08T13:12:58","date_gmt":"2022-11-08T16:12:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/biogroup.com.ar\/salud-ocupacional\/"},"modified":"2026-05-19T07:16:21","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T10:16:21","slug":"salud-ocupacional","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/biogroup.com.ar\/en\/salud-ocupacional\/","title":{"rendered":"Occupational health"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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\n \ud83e\uddba Noise \u00b7 Vibration \u00b7 Lighting \u00b7 Particulate \u00b7 VOCs \u00b7 Heavy Metals \u00b7 NIOSH \u00b7 OSHA \u00b7 SRT 295\/03\n <\/div>\n

\n Occupational Health & Hygiene<\/span>\n <\/h1>\n

\n Complete workplace monitoring \u2014 physical, chemical and biological hazards \u2014\n for regulatory compliance and worker protection.\n <\/p>\n

\n Biogroup's occupational health services are delivered by highly trained\n personnel with state-of-the-art equipment \u2014 providing reproducible results\n for noise, vibration, illumination, particulate\n matter, VOCs, heavy metals, thermal load, electromagnetic fields, radon,\n asbestos, ventilation and ergonomics<\/strong>. Monitoring is performed during\n the day, at night and on holidays to capture representative conditions.\n <\/p>\n

\n Our monitoring team gives you a complete overview of your work environment,\n identifies compliance gaps and develops a sustainable corrective action plan\n \u2014 aligned with Argentine Law 19.587 \/ Decree 351\/79,\n SRT Resolution 295\/03<\/strong> and international NIOSH, OSHA and ISO standards.\n <\/p>\n

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Physical + chemical + biological<\/div><\/div>\n
24\/7 availability<\/div>\n
Day \u00b7 night \u00b7 holidays<\/div><\/div>\n
NIOSH \u00b7 OSHA \u00b7 ISO<\/div>\n
International standards<\/div><\/div>\n
+35 years<\/div>\n
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\n Complete environmental mapping<\/div>\n
Full characterisation\n of the work environment across all relevant hazard categories \u2014 from noise dosimetry\n and vibration to chemical agent concentrations. Reports include zone maps and\n comparison against TLV-TWA and TLV-STEL limits.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n Regulatory compliance<\/div>\n
Reports structured\n for Argentine Law 19.587 \/ Decree 351\/79, SRT Resolution 295\/03 and ART\/insurance\n requirements. Comparison against all applicable legal limits and international\n benchmarks (ACGIH TLVs, NIOSH RELs, EU OELs).<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Beyond measurement \u2014\n Biogroup develops corrective action plans to address identified non-compliances.\n Engineering controls, PPE selection, administrative measures and follow-up\n monitoring to verify effectiveness.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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<\/div>\n Physical hazards \u2014 noise, vibration, lighting, thermal load, radiation<\/span>\n
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\n Physical workplace hazards \u2014 the most frequent causes of occupational disease in Argentine industry<\/div>\n
\n Noise-induced hearing loss, whole-body vibration, inadequate lighting and heat stress\n are among the most prevalent occupational hazards in manufacturing, construction and\n logistics. All measurements include comparison against the limits of\n Decree 351\/79 and SRT Resolution 295\/03.<\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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Noise Monitoring<\/div>\n
NSCE \u00b7 octave bands \u00b7 hearing protector calculation<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
Measurement of the equivalent continuous sound level (NSCE) at fixed workstations and in operational zones. Octave-band frequency analysis for hearing protector selection calculation per Law 19.587 Chapter 13, Articles 85 and 86. Comparison against Decree 351\/79 Annex V and SRT Resolution 295\/03.<\/div>\n<\/div>
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Noise Dosimetry<\/div>\n
Personal dose \u00b7 TWA \u00b7 time at level<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
Personal noise dosimetry worn by individual workers throughout their full shift \u2014 the only method that captures actual exposure including worker mobility. Determination of received noise dose and time-weighted average. Identifies workers requiring audiometric surveillance and mandatory hearing protection.<\/div>\n<\/div>
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Community Noise (Annoying Noises)<\/div>\n
IRAM 4062 \u00b7 4 cardinal points \u00b7 2 time periods<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
Measurement of community noise impact from industrial facilities per IRAM 4062 Standard. Measurements at four cardinal points, at two time periods (06:00\u201322:00 and 22:00\u201306:00) and under two plant conditions (in operation and shut down) \u2014 the protocol required by most provincial environmental permits.<\/div>\n<\/div>
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Hand-Arm Vibration<\/div>\n
ISO 2631 \u00b7 IRAM 4079 \u00b7 triaxial \u00b7 A(8) daily exposure<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
Triaxial measurement of hand-arm vibrations transmitted by power tools, grinders, chain saws and vibrating equipment. Determination of the daily exposure value A(8) per ISO 2631 and IRAM 4079. Comparison against action values and limit values of SRT Resolution 295\/03. Risk assessment for hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS).<\/div>\n<\/div>
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Whole Body Vibration<\/div>\n
ISO 2631 \u00b7 IRAM 4078 Parts I\/II \u00b7 A(8)<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
Triaxial measurement of whole-body vibration at the driver's seat of vehicles, construction machinery and industrial equipment. Assessment of daily exposure A(8) per ISO 2631 and IRAM 4078 Parts I and II. Comparison against action values and limit values. Critical for fork-lift drivers, earth-moving equipment operators and vehicle drivers.<\/div>\n<\/div>
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Structure Vibration<\/div>\n
ENRE resolution \u00b7 triaxial \u00b7 surrounding areas<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
Assessment of vibration levels in the surroundings of factory premises affecting neighbouring buildings and communities. Triaxial measurement per ENRE resolution. Applied to construction sites, quarrying operations, impact machinery and facilities near residential or sensitive receptor areas.<\/div>\n<\/div>
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Illumination Measurement<\/div>\n
Lux mapping \u00b7 position-by-position \u00b7 IRAM<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
Position-by-position lux level mapping of work areas, production sectors, warehouses, corridors and emergency routes. Identifies inadequate lighting that causes eye strain, process failures and accident risk. Includes signalling and emergency lighting verification and recommendations for general and local lighting optimisation.<\/div>\n<\/div>
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Thermal Load (Heat Stress)<\/div>\n
WBGT \u00b7 Belding-Hatch \u00b7 SRT 295\/03<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
Measurement of thermal load with determination of the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT), Belding-Hatch index and other heat stress indices. Assessment and comparison against SRT Decree 295\/03 thresholds. Critical for foundries, bakeries, laundries, boiler rooms, outdoor construction and any worker exposed to radiant heat or high ambient temperatures.<\/div>\n<\/div>
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Infrared Radiation<\/div>\n
IR measurement \u00b7 SRT Resolution 295\/03<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
Measurement of infrared radiation intensity in workplaces involving furnaces, molten metals, glass-blowing, welding and other high-radiant-heat processes. Assessment per SRT Resolution 295\/03 threshold limits.<\/div>\n<\/div>
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Radioactivity<\/div>\n
X-ray \u00b7 Gamma \u00b7 Alpha \u00b7 Beta \u00b7 Resolution 295\/03 \u00b7 CNEA<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
Measurement of ionising radiation (X-rays, gamma, alpha and beta) in workplaces and industrial facilities with radioactive sources. Measurements per SRT Resolution 295\/03 and Law 17.557\/67. Radiation survey of controlled and supervised areas. Dosimetry recommendations and shielding assessment.<\/div>\n<\/div>
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Electromagnetic Fields<\/div>\n
SRT 295\/03 \u00b7 CNC 3690\/04 \u00b7 OPDS BA 144\/07<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
Measurement of electromagnetic fields in workplaces per SRT Resolution 295\/03, Buenos Aires City CNC Protocol Resolution 3690\/04 and OPDS Province of Buenos Aires Resolution 144\/07. Applied to workers near high-voltage equipment, induction heating, welding machines and radiofrequency sources.<\/div>\n<\/div>
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Antenna Radiation<\/div>\n
RF \u00b7 microwave \u00b7 power frequency \u00b7 indoor\/outdoor<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
Analysis of alternating electric and magnetic fields, radiofrequencies and microwaves from external installations (telephone antennas, Wi-Fi, transformers, high-voltage lines) and internal sources (appliances, electrical wiring, wireless equipment). Assessment against ICNIRP reference levels and applicable Argentine resolutions.<\/div>\n<\/div>
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Radon Gas<\/div>\n
Rn-222 \u00b7 passive detectors \u00b7 Resolution 295\/03<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
Measurement of radon gas (Rn-222) in enclosed workplaces \u2014 basements, mines, tunnels, water treatment facilities and buildings over uranium-bearing geological formations. Passive detector deployment and assessment per SRT Resolution 295\/03 and CNEA guidelines.<\/div>\n<\/div>
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Explosivity<\/div>\n
Confined spaces \u00b7 LEL\/UEL \u00b7 continuous monitoring<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
Determination of explosiveness in confined spaces, tanks and enclosed areas \u2014 measuring Lower Explosive Limit (LEL) for flammable gases and vapours. Required before entry into confined spaces with potential for flammable atmosphere. Continuous monitoring during hot work operations.<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n Chemical workplace hazards \u2014 TWA and STEL exposure assessment against TLV limits<\/div>\n
\n Personal air monitoring to determine time-weighted average (TWA) and short-term\n exposure limit (STEL) concentrations for airborne chemical contaminants \u2014 compared\n against ACGIH TLV-TWA, NIOSH RELs and Argentine SRT Resolution 295\/03 limits.\n Monitoring scheduled around actual worker activities and exposure scenarios.<\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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NIOSH 0600 \u00b7 respirable \u00b7 inhalable \u00b7 gravimetric<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
Determination of the time-weighted average environmental concentration of respirable and inhalable particulate matter per NIOSH Method 0600 (Manual of Analytical Methods, 4th ed.) and\/or OSHA methods. Applied to wood dust, flour dust, silica, metal fumes, welding fumes and nuisance dust. Results compared against NIOSH RELs and SRT 295\/03 limits.<\/div>\n<\/div>
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NIOSH 1500\/1501 \u00b7 charcoal tube \u00b7 GC-FID\/MS<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
Determination of the TWA environmental concentration of VOCs \u2014 solvents, hydrocarbons, aromatics (BTEX), ketones, esters \u2014 per NIOSH Methods 1500 and 1501 (Hydrocarbons BP 36\u2013216\u00b0C). Collected on activated charcoal tubes, eluted with CS\u2082 and analysed by GC-FID or GC-MS. Individual compounds quantified against their specific TLV-TWA.<\/div>\n<\/div>
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Heavy Metals<\/div>\n
NIOSH 7300 \u00b7 ICP-OES \u00b7 AAS \u00b7 Dec. 351\/79 Annex 3<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
Determination of the TWA environmental concentration of heavy metals \u2014 Chromium (total and hexavalent), Lead, Mercury, Cadmium, Nickel, Zinc, Iron, Manganese and others \u2014 by Atomic Absorption or ICP-OES per Decree 351\/79 Annex 3 and Law 19.587. Sampled on membrane filters with acid digestion. Critical for metal fabrication, welding, battery manufacturing and surface treatment.<\/div>\n<\/div>
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Asbestos in Air<\/div>\n
NIOSH 7400 \u00b7 NIOSH 7402 \u00b7 PCM \u00b7 TEM \u00b7 f\/cm\u00b3<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
Qualitative-quantitative determination of asbestos fibres in the work environment per Decree 351\/79 Annex 3 and Law 19.587. Phase Contrast Microscopy (PCM, NIOSH 7400) for total fibre count and TEM (NIOSH 7402) for specific asbestos identification. Comparison against OSHA PEL (0.1 f\/cm\u00b3) and applicable TLVs. See also our dedicated Asbestos Analysis page.<\/div>\n<\/div>
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Inorganic Acids<\/div>\n
HCl \u00b7 H\u2082SO\u2084 \u00b7 HNO\u2083 \u00b7 H\u2083PO\u2084 \u00b7 ion chromatography<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
Determination of inorganic acid concentrations (hydrochloric, sulphuric, nitric, phosphoric) in the work environment by ion chromatography. Applied to electroplating, fertiliser manufacturing, chemical processing and battery rooms. Comparison against TLV-STEL and TLV-TWA.<\/div>\n<\/div>
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Caustic aerosols \u00b7 ion chromatography \u00b7 NaOH \u00b7 KOH<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
Analysis of alkaline mist levels (caustic soda NaOH, potassium hydroxide KOH, ammonia and other alkalis) in the work environment by ion chromatography. Relevant for electroplating, food processing (CIP cleaning), soap and detergent manufacturing and paper mills.<\/div>\n<\/div>
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NIOSH validated methods \u00b7 specific compound monitoring<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
Determination of individual organic vapour concentrations using NIOSH validated methods appropriate for each compound class \u2014 Tenax tubes, silica gel tubes, DNPH cartridges (for aldehydes), SUMMA canisters. Includes formaldehyde, styrene, toluene diisocyanate (TDI), ethylene oxide and other specific vapours by compound-appropriate analytical protocol.<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n SRT Resolution 295\/03 \u00b7 ACGIH Industrial Ventilation<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n Assessment of general and local exhaust ventilation systems in industrial\n workplaces per SRT Resolution 295\/03 and ACGIH Industrial Ventilation Manual.\n Includes measurement of airflow rates, face velocities at hood openings,\n supply\/exhaust air balance and identification of recirculation or short-circuit\n zones.<\/div>\n
\n \u2713 General dilution ventilation assessment
\n \u2713 Local exhaust ventilation (LEV) performance testing
\n \u2713 Air supply\/exhaust balance \u00b7 airflow mapping
\n \u2713 Deficiency identification and corrective recommendations
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\n SRT Resolution 886\/15 \u00b7 RULA \u00b7 REBA \u00b7 NIOSH lifting equation<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n Workplace ergonomics studies per SRT Resolution 886\/15. Assessment of\n musculoskeletal disorder risk factors including awkward postures, repetitive\n movements, manual handling loads and workstation design. Applies validated\n observational methods (RULA, REBA, NIOSH lifting equation, OCRA).<\/div>\n
\n \u2713 Workstation ergonomic risk assessment (RULA\/REBA)
\n \u2713 Manual handling \u2014 NIOSH revised lifting equation
\n \u2713 Repetitive task analysis \u2014 OCRA index
\n \u2713 Workstation design recommendations
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\n All Biogroup occupational health reports are structured for compliance with\n the Argentine regulatory hierarchy<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n \u2022 Law 19.587<\/strong> \u2014 Occupational Health & Safety
\n \u2022 Decree 351\/79<\/strong> \u2014 Regulatory framework, all Annexes
\n \u2022 SRT Resolution 295\/03<\/strong> \u2014 Technical specifications for occupational exposure
\n \u2022 SRT Resolution 886\/15<\/strong> \u2014 Ergonomics
\n \u2022 SRT Resolution 577\/91<\/strong> \u2014 Health programme for hazardous exposures
\n \u2022 SRT Resolution 743\/2003<\/strong> \u2014 Asbestos registry
\n \u2022 Law 24.557<\/strong> \u2014 Occupational Risk Law (ART)
\n \u2022 Law 17.557\/67<\/strong> \u2014 Radioactivity
\n \u2022 ENRE resolution<\/strong> \u2014 Structure vibration\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n \u2022 ACGIH TLVs<\/strong> \u2014 Threshold Limit Values (TWA\/STEL)
\n \u2022 NIOSH RELs<\/strong> \u2014 Recommended Exposure Limits
\n \u2022 OSHA PELs<\/strong> \u2014 Permissible Exposure Limits (29 CFR 1910\/1926)
\n \u2022 ISO 2631<\/strong> \u2014 Whole body and hand-arm vibration
\n \u2022 ISO 9612<\/strong> \u2014 Noise measurement
\n \u2022 IRAM 4062<\/strong> \u2014 Community noise
\n \u2022 IRAM 4078\/4079<\/strong> \u2014 Vibration
\n \u2022 ICNIRP<\/strong> \u2014 Electromagnetic field guidelines
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Manufacturing<\/div>
Noise \u00b7 vibration \u00b7 dust \u00b7 VOCs \u00b7 thermal load<\/div><\/div>
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Dust (silica) \u00b7 noise \u00b7 vibration \u00b7 explosivity \u00b7 radon<\/div><\/div>
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Metal fabrication<\/div>
Welding fumes \u00b7 metals \u00b7 noise \u00b7 vibration<\/div><\/div>
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Chemical industry<\/div>
VOCs \u00b7 acid mists \u00b7 inorganic gases \u00b7 confined spaces<\/div><\/div>
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Agro-industry<\/div>
Grain dust \u00b7 noise \u00b7 pesticide vapours \u00b7 thermal load<\/div><\/div>
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Construction<\/div>
Noise \u00b7 vibration \u00b7 silica dust \u00b7 confined spaces<\/div><\/div>
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Petroleum & gas<\/div>
VOCs \u00b7 H\u2082S \u00b7 explosivity \u00b7 confined spaces \u00b7 radiation<\/div><\/div>
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Healthcare facilities<\/div>
Radiation \u00b7 disinfectant vapours \u00b7 latex \u00b7 ergonomics<\/div><\/div>
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Pulp & paper<\/div>
Noise \u00b7 chlorine \u00b7 TRS \u00b7 thermal load \u00b7 ergonomics<\/div><\/div>
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Transport & logistics<\/div>
WBV \u00b7 noise \u00b7 ergonomics \u00b7 diesel exhaust<\/div><\/div>
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Power generation<\/div>
EMF \u00b7 noise \u00b7 thermal load \u00b7 radioactivity<\/div><\/div>
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Offices & commercial<\/div>
Lighting \u00b7 EMF \u00b7 IAQ \u00b7 ergonomics \u00b7 VOCs<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n Internationally validated measurement and analytical methods applied at Biogroup<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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NIOSH<\/div>
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health<\/div>
Methods 0600 \u00b7 1500 \u00b7 1501 \u00b7 7300 \u00b7 7400 \u00b7 7402 \u2014 Manual of Analytical Methods 4th edition<\/div><\/div>
OSHA<\/div>
Occupational Safety and Health Administration<\/div>
Technical Manual sampling methods \u00b7 29 CFR 1910 \/ 1926 PEL tables<\/div><\/div>
ACGIH<\/div>
American Conf. of Governmental Industrial Hygienists<\/div>
TLV\/BEI booklet \u2014 TLV-TWA, TLV-STEL, TLV-C for 600+ substances<\/div><\/div>
ISO<\/div>
International Organization for Standardization<\/div>
ISO 2631 \u00b7 9612 \u00b7 11690 \u00b7 4869 \u2014 vibration, noise and acoustics<\/div><\/div>
IRAM<\/div>
Instituto Argentino de Normalizaci\u00f3n<\/div>
IRAM 4062 \u00b7 4078 \u00b7 4079 \u00b7 national standards for noise and vibration<\/div><\/div>
ASTM<\/div>
American Society for Testing and Materials<\/div>
ASTM standard methods for physical and chemical workplace measurements<\/div><\/div>
EPA<\/div>
Environmental Protection Agency<\/div>
SW-846 \u00b7 Standard Methods for relevant chemical measurements<\/div><\/div>
ETSI \/ ICNIRP<\/div>
Telecom and EMF standards<\/div>
ETSI European Telecom Standards \u00b7 ICNIRP electromagnetic field guidelines<\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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Official Registry of Environmental Consultants, Experts and Expert Witnesses<\/div>\n
Province of Santa Fe, Argentina<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Ministerial registry<\/div>\n
Registry of Environmental Impact Assessment Consultants<\/div>\n
Ministry of Environment, Argentina<\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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\ud83c\udf2b\ufe0f Air Quality Monitoring \u2192<\/div>
Ambient air \u00b7 perimeter \u00b7 PCM \u00b7 EPA methods<\/div><\/a>
\ud83d\udd2c Asbestos Analysis \u2192<\/div>
PLM \u00b7 PCM \u00b7 TEM \u00b7 NIOSH 7400\/7402 \u00b7 EPA 600<\/div><\/a>
\ud83c\udfed Stack Emissions \u2192<\/div>
EPA methods 2\u2013429 \u00b7 isokinetic \u00b7 dioxins<\/div><\/a>
\u2696\ufe0f HAZOP \u2192<\/div>
Process hazard analysis \u00b7 IEC 61882 \u00b7 risk matrix<\/div><\/a>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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