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Why is BTSOFT Attending AIHA Connect? 

BTSOFT offers a full suite of software solutions for many laboratory environments. With a portfolio ranging from environmental, water & wastewater, food & beverage, to industrial hygiene, our products are designed to enhance operational efficiency, data accuracy, and compliance management. 

Come find BTSOFT at Booth #429, where we’ll showcase our, including: 

• ALPACA LIMS: Our next-generation LIMS for modern laboratory needs. 
• ALPACA Micro ELN: A specialized system crafted to streamline processes in lab management. 
• ALPACA SDMS: A scientific data management system designed to ensure seamless data handling and analysis. 

What Sets BTSOFT Apart? 

Our global presence and team of laboratory professionals and computer programmers are committed to delivering scalable solutions that meet each laboratory’s unique needs. From Houston, Texas, to locations in India and China, BTSOFT has cemented its position as a trusted partner in laboratory management systems.  

Our approach combines industry-leading expertise with innovative technology to provide products that not only meet current needs but are also adaptable to future challenges. 

AIHA Connect: Network and Collaborate 

Attending AIHA Connect 2024? You’re invited to join us at Booth #429 to see how BTSOFT’s solutions can revolutionize your laboratory! We would also love to talk to you about our technology, your lab’s needs, and answer any questions you may have.  

BTSOFT: A Future-Focused Partnership 

Our commitment to innovation, adaptability, and overall excellence makes BTSOFT an ideal partner for your laboratory’s needs. Our mission is to empower you and your laboratory to reach new heights, and we believe robust, adaptable LIMS and specialized software solutions are the key to that success. 

Together, let’s shape the future of industrial hygiene and laboratory management. 

We look forward to welcoming you at AIHA Connect 2024! 

For more information, please contact us. 

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What is an Industrial Hygiene Lab?

Industrial hygiene (IH) labs deal with the process of evaluating, recognizing, identifying, and controlling workplace environmental hazards that can affect the health and safety of workers, families, and the community. This includes:

• Respiratory conditions—which occur when workers are exposed to chemicals, gases, vapors, dust, or fumes. These illnesses may develop into tuberculosis, chronic obstructive bronchitis, rhinitis, asbestosis, or pneumonitis.
• Skin diseases are caused by exposure to chemicals, plants, parasites, or other substances. These may cause eczema, rashes, dermatitis, blisters, or chrome ulcers.
• Poisoning occurs when abnormal concentrations of toxic substances are ingested, inhaled, or absorbed through the skin. Common causes of poisoning include carbon monoxide, hydrogen sulfide, mercury, lead, arsenic, benzene, and parathion.
• Other occupational illnesses, including bloodborne pathogenic diseases, anthrax, or benign or malignant tumors.

All of these can lead to long-term effects on employees’ and the community’s health and well-being.

Industrial Hygiene Labs Testing and Analysis

Most asbestos laboratory services use Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM) and Phase Contrast Microscopy (PCM) analysis. PLM analysis is for asbestos in bulk samples using the EPA/600/R-93/116 Method. It is primarily performed to identify and classify asbestos fiber concentration in bulk building materials, insulations, sprayed and non-sprayed plasters, coatings, ceilings, flooring materials, caulks, adhesives, and many other materials. PCM uses the NIOSH 7400 Method. It is performed to measure fiber concentrations in the air.

Through monitoring, testing, and analytics, IH experts prevent and minimize potential health hazards. However, IH laboratories have their challenges. IH processes involve a range of sample types and test methods—assessing air quality, lead exposure, and hazardous elements such as asbestos, mold, radon gas, radiation, or pesticides.

LIMS Benefits Industrial Hygiene Labs

Industrial hygiene laboratories are required to input and store thousands of pieces of information including bacterial genera, species names, calculations, descriptors, and much more in order to interpret data efficiently. IH labs require complex workflows and analyses that need to be supported with the right software. Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) software are sophisticated pieces of technology that are customizable, flexible, and able to adapt to the most specific needs. They are used to manage vast amounts of data so researchers can deliver results faster. These systems provide a centralized way to track, standardize, and organize all data, processes, and tasks.

LIMS streamlines the results entry, reporting, and invoicing using a well-organized central format. LIMS enhances data quality and minimizes errors but at the same time allows for collaboration. LIMS also helps meet the needs of laboratories that are members that have achieved certification through laboratory accreditation programs like AIHA and occupational and safety standards like OSHA.

LIMS: Protecting Public Health and Safety

BTSOFT is a worldwide, multidisciplinary software company with a variety of offerings to suit the needs of any industrial hygiene laboratory. BTSOFT’s software called BTLIMS Industrial Hygiene helps labs perform health and safety tests to protect people and the environment. BTSOFT provides customizable laboratory solutions, and our team of professionals and computer programmers will assist you on all levels. Learn more about our services.

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