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Run: Industrial Hygiene Sampling Plan Audit

Audit an industrial hygiene sampling plan for scope, hazard identification, sampling methods, calibration, chain of custody, and results distribution before ...

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Plan Scope and Hazard Identification

Sampling scope identifies the facility, department, task, or process being evaluated critical (required)

The plan should clearly state where sampling will occur and which operations, tasks, or work groups are included.

Yes No N/A

Target hazards and exposure agents are listed critical (required)

Confirm the plan identifies the specific chemical, physical, or biological agents of concern, such as dusts, vapors, fumes, noise, heat, or aerosols.

Note (optional)

Exposure rationale is documented using a recognized basis

The plan should explain why sampling is needed, such as complaints, process changes, prior results, symptoms, or potential overexposure.

Applicable exposure limits or action levels are identified critical (required)

Check that the plan references the correct occupational exposure criteria used for comparison, such as OSHA PELs, action levels, or other program limits where applicable.

Employee groups and similar exposure groups are defined critical (required)

The plan should identify who will be sampled and whether workers are grouped by similar exposure profile, task, or shift.

Yes No N/A

Sampling Strategy and Methods

Sampling method is appropriate for the hazard and exposure route critical (required)

Verify the plan uses the correct method type for the agent, such as personal breathing zone sampling, area sampling, grab sampling, or direct-reading instrumentation.

Note (optional)

Sampling duration and timing capture representative exposure critical (required)

Confirm the plan specifies whether full-shift, task-based, short-term, or peak sampling is needed and that timing reflects the exposure scenario.

Yes No N/A

Number of samples is sufficient for the exposure assessment objective

The plan should justify the number of samples, including blanks, duplicates, or repeated measures where needed.

Note (optional)

Sampling media and analytical method are identified critical (required)

The plan should specify the collection media, laboratory method, and any method limitations relevant to the target agent.

Field blanks, duplicates, or quality control samples are included when required

Confirm quality control samples are planned where needed to support data validity and contamination control.

Yes No N/A

Calibration and Equipment Control

Pre-use calibration or zero check is documented critical (required)

Confirm the plan requires pre-sampling calibration, bump check, or zero verification as applicable to the instrument type.

Yes No N/A

Post-sampling calibration or drift check is documented critical (required)

The plan should require post-use verification to confirm instrument stability and identify drift during sampling.

Yes No N/A

Calibration equipment and standards are traceable and within current certification critical (required)

Check that calibration devices, standards, or reference materials are current and traceable to the appropriate standard or manufacturer requirement.

Yes No N/A

Sampling pumps, meters, and media are identified by unique ID

The plan should include equipment identification or asset numbers to support traceability in records and field logs.

Documentation and Chain of Custody

Field log captures date, time, location, task, and sampler identity critical (required)

Verify the plan requires enough detail to reconstruct when and where each sample was collected and by whom.

Yes No N/A

Chain-of-custody documentation is required for each sample batch critical (required)

Confirm samples are tracked from collection through shipment, receipt, analysis, and final reporting.

Yes No N/A

Sample handling, storage, and shipping requirements are defined critical (required)

The plan should specify preservation, temperature control, holding time, packaging, and shipment requirements as applicable.

Deviations, field issues, or invalid samples are documented

Confirm the plan requires documentation of pump failures, damaged media, missed samples, unusual conditions, or other deviations affecting data quality.

Yes No N/A

Results Review and Distribution

Results are compared against the correct exposure criteria critical (required)

The plan should require interpretation against the applicable limit, action level, or internal exposure criterion for each agent.

Yes No N/A

Results are distributed to management, affected employees, and EHS as required critical (required)

Confirm the plan defines who receives the results and how quickly they are communicated after analysis.

Yes No N/A

Follow-up actions are assigned when results exceed limits or indicate concern critical (required)

The plan should require corrective actions, re-sampling, controls evaluation, or medical referral where appropriate.

Yes No N/A

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