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Safety and Health Topics Sampling and Analysis In Focus Hot Topics Chemical sampling and analysis is used by occupational health and safety professionals to assess workplace contaminants and associated worker exposures. The validity of an assessment is based, in part, on the procedures used for sample collection and analysis, and data interpretation. In many instances these procedures use approaches that have been refined over many years and are accepted by the professionals as good practice. However, the multitude of variables within a specific workplace require the professional to exercise judgment in the design of a particular assessment. The following questions link to information relevant to sampling and analysis in the workplace. What OSHA standards apply? Standards | Standard Interpretations What information is available about chemical sampling? Survey Protocol | Chemical Sampling | Sampling Methods How are samples analyzed? Analytical Methods | Method Modification and Development | More What resources does OSHA provide for data validation and interpretation?   What additional information is available? Related Safety and Health Topics Pages | Training | More In Focus Hot Topics Exposure and Assessment Strategies Committee. American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA). AIHA provides leadership in exposure assessment and strategies for environmental health, safety, and industrial hygiene professionals.  Safety and  Health Topics     Sampling and Analysis   OSHA Standards   Sampling   Analysis   Data Validation and Interpretation   Additional Information   Credits   Content Reviewed 09/06/2006

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