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INTRODUCTION TO OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

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Types of Air Contaminants - States of Matter

The health and safety professional recognizes that air contaminants can exist as a gas, dust, fume, mist or vapor.

In evaluating the degree of exposure, the measured concentration of the air contaminant is compared to limits or exposure guidelines.

Air contaminants are commonly classified as:
  • Particulate contaminants
  • Gas and vapor contaminants.

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