The Exposure Scientist Dr. Alex LeBeau

In today's episode, we'll explore David Ayers' journey into the safety field, inspired by a brief relationship that opened his eyes to the importance of workplace safety. We'll dive into the complexities of monitoring workplace hazards like lead exposure, the legal challenges of setting and enforcing exposure levels, and the transformative potential of new sensor technology.David shares his insights on the critical role of relationships and trust in promoting safety, the value of historical d...

Welcome to another informative episode of the Exposure Scientist podcast. We delve deep into the critical issue of PFAS—per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances—focusing on its pervasive presence in our environment, legal ramifications, and health risks. We'll cover the new EPA regulations that set enforceable limits for PFAS in drinking water, address the complexities facing small to large water utilities, and discuss the implications for manufacturers and other stakeholders. From lawsuits ...

SummaryIn this episode, Tom Barczak discusses the challenges and importance of industrial hygienists in restoration projects. The restoration market is expanding, with record profits and growth. However, there is a lack of training, certifications, and regulations in the industry. Deferred maintenance in facilities contributes to larger restoration problems. Industrial hygienists should be involved from the design phase to ensure proper indoor air quality and maintenance. The role of ind...

In today's discussion, we're going to unravel occupational exposure standards such as TLVs, OELs, and PELs, and touch upon the challenge of setting safe levels of exposure for both workers and neighboring communities, with real-life examples from industries including nuclear waste treatment and oil and gas.We'll take a closer look at the multimillion-dollar efforts made to educate workers on daily risks, the involvement of exposure scientists in legislation, and how this affects industry-spec...

Welcome to The Exposure Scientist podcast, where we dive into the everyday hazards we encounter and how they may impact our health. In today's episode, Dr. Alex LeBeau discusses the hot topic of microplastics. He explains what microplastics are, how we may be exposed to them, and the scientific studies surrounding their health impacts. Dr. LeBeau breaks down the concerns and the current lack of conclusive evidence on the human health risks posed by microplastics. He also delves into potential...

In this episode, titled "Legionnaires' Disease Insights," we're diving into the murky waters of Legionella bacteria and the disease it causes – a condition that is far from rare, despite what you may have read or heard.In our discussion, we'll unravel the complexities of why Legionella testing is not a standard procedure for local water utilities and how surrogate measurements may not be the safety net we think they are. We're peering into the lack of expertise that's become apparent among he...