Record Keeping

It is an employer's responsibility to start and keep an accurate record of all air monitoring for cadmium within the regulated area. These records must contain the date, shift, air volume, and results of air monitoring over an 8-hour TWA. The record must also include the name, Social Security number, and job classification of all employees who are monitored for cadmium exposure. These records must be kept for 30 years.

It is important that a description of the methods used to attain the air samples and evidence of the accuracy of these methods is kept as a part of these records. Other information that should be recorded includes types of respiratory devices used when the PELs are exceeded, any conditions of the workplace that might affect monitoring results, and any and all data gathered at the time of monitoring.

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