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case" conditions. All work shift personal sampling will be conducted in accordance with Cal- OSHA or NIOSH approved methods and procedures specific to the substance or physical hazard being monitored. In cases where methods are not available from Cal-OSHA or NIOSH, another nationally recognized industrial hygiene organization, such as the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH), will be consulted for reference. All sampling equipment will be maintained and calibrated in accordance with accepted methods or the manufacturer's recommendations. Samples requiring laboratory analysis will be submitted to qualified laboratories such as those accredited by the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA). Sample preservation, quality control, and chain of custody procedures will be followed when transferring samples to the lab. Sampling Results Sampling results from direct reading instruments will be evaluated by a trained safety staff member. The safety member will develop an exposure estimate based on the results and the typical exposure time and determine the need for further work shift monitoring. The result from exposure estimates and actual work shift personal monitoring will, at a minimum, be compared to Cal-OSHA permissible exposure limits (PELs) to determine regulatory compliance. Results will also be compared to more restrictive standards, such as the ACGIH threshold limit values (TLVs) as a best practice. All sampling results will be documented using field notes, sampling forms, ' laboratory reports, and/or electronic databases. Documentation will typically include: • Work process monitored • Employee-partner(s) monitored • Frequency of exposure • Controls and/or personal protective equipment being used • Sampling date/time and duration • Monitoring equipment used in sampling Sampling results and interpretation will be communicated by safety staff to management at the location, who are then responsible for notifying affected employees. If the results pertain to an Cal-OSHA regulated substance, employees will be notified according to the procedures set forth in the applicable regulation. Sampling results will be used to identify areas for additional, more in- depth study, to select hazard controls, and to determine if existing controls are adequate. Program Review This industrial hygiene plan will be reviewed periodically by location management in consultation with Company IH/Safety staff and modified as needed to address changes in control measures, facilities, materials, and processes, or to respond to suspected or identified exposure hazards. ATTACH LOCATION SAMPLING PLAN 5