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Table of Contents – Full Report

2Page #Study Overview 3Methodology 4Key Findings 5Study Results: Staffing Study Results: Staffing

Employment of Full-Time Hygienist 7Usage of Industrial Hygiene Consultant 8Operator of Industrial Hygiene Monitoring Equipment to Collect Exposure Data 9

Study Results: Purchasing TrendsExpected Company Spending 11Types of Equipment Planning to Purchase 13Types of Equipment Planning to Purchase 13

Study Results: Utilization of Industrial Hygiene EquipmentExposure Risks 15Applications for Hygiene Monitoring Equipment 16Types of Industrial Hygiene Monitoring Equipment Currently In Use 18Attributes That Prevent Equipment From Becoming Commodities 19

Study Results: Purchasing Industrial Hygiene EquipmentStudy Results: Purchasing Industrial Hygiene EquipmentPreferred Information Sources 21Awareness of Manufacturers 22Hygiene Monitoring Equipment Purchased From 28Likelihood to Switch from Manufacturer 34Satisfaction With Manufacturer 35Lik lih d t R d M f t 36Likelihood to Recommend Manufacturer 36

Demographic ProfileLocation of Respondents 38Number of Full-Time Employees 392010 Company Revenue 40Industry 41


Appendix 1: Industry Involvement By Manufacturer Aware OfAppendix 2: Equipment Users By Manufacturers Aware Of

Industrial Hygiene & Monitoring Equipment, 2011

Study Overview

3Background

Clear Seas Research conducted the Industrial Hygiene & Monitoring Equipment Study to help manufacturers and purchasers of industrial hygiene equipment better understand current market drivers and levels of satisfaction with various industrial hygiene products.

Purpose and ObjectivesPurpose and ObjectivesThe purpose of this study is to evaluate the opinions and preferences of safety professionals regarding various brands in the industry. Specifically, this research seeks to identify:

Trends in industrial hygiene staffingTrends in industrial hygiene equipment purchasingUtilization of industrial hygiene equipmentyg q pRatings of specific industrial hygiene manufacturers and their products



Methodology

4Research DetailsTarget Audience: A total of 50,958 active, qualified ISHN direct request subscribersSample Selection Method: Systematic sample from the domestic circulation, on an Nth name basis.

Analysis and PresentationOnline results were reviewed and cleaned to eliminate data from unqualified individuals and/or speeders. The data was then exported to SPSS, a statistical software package, and data tabulations were produced.

Survey Method: OnlineIncentive: (5) $50 AMEX gift checksField Dates: February 15 – 27, 2011Completed Returns Summary:

The data produced in SPSS is presented in graphical and tabular format with the number of respondents who answered each question.Some questions in this survey requested respondents to write in a response. Other than minor editing for readability, these responses are presented as written by the respondent.Whenever possible data was trended to previous years althoughWhenever possible data was trended to previous years, although not all questions were asked each year.

Number Mailed

Undeliverable/Unusable

Usable Base

Usable Returns

Response Rate

2011 (Web) 50,958 3,433 47,525 324 1%

2009 (Web) 33,630 NA 33,630 358 1%

2007 (Web/Mail) 2,268 70 2,198 336 15%

2005 (Mail) 750 22 728 274 38%



Study Results

Staffing

Study Results

Staffing

Employment of Full-Time HygienistJust over one-in-three 2011 survey participants indicate their company does employ a full-time hygienist on payroll to manage toxic exposures.

6

62%

69%

55%

62%

No

45%

38%

Yes

31%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

2011 (n=324)2009 (n=358)2007 (n=296)

Differences of 4.8% are considered significant using a 90% confidence interval and are indicated by


Q1. Does your company employ a full-time hygienist on their payroll to manage your company’s toxic exposures monitoring program?Question Type: Single Choice


Usage of Industrial Hygiene ConsultantConsistent with 2007 and 2009, half of respondents indicate that their company uses an industrial hygiene consultant to manage their company’s toxic exposures monitoring program.

7

50%

75%

52%

47%

50%

No

53%

50%

Yes

25%

48%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

2011 (n=324)2009 (n=358)2007 (n=296)2005 (n=241)




Q2. Does your company use the services of an industrial hygiene consultant to manage your company’s toxic exposures monitoring program?Question Type: Single Choice

Operator of Industrial Hygiene Monitoring Equipment to Collect Exposure DataSafety manager on staff is the primary person who operates the industrial hygiene monitoring equipment, followed by professional industrial hygienist on staff and consultants.

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63%60%

32%

59%Safety manager on staff

Other Mentions:Safety professional (11)

29%

26%

25%

33%

28%

32%

Consultant

Professional industrial hygieniston staff

EH&S professional (6)Technician (6)Corporate (2)All site employees are trainedCalibration LeaderEmergency managerFacilities department

16%

14%

10%

11%

13%

15%

Supervisors

Line employees

Facilities departmentField safety specialistsIAQ specialistsInsurance IH personLab technologistMaintenanceOutside IH

1%

16%

9%

4%

12%

4%

Other

Occupational health nurse

2011 (n=324)2009 (n=358)2007 ( 292)

Project superintendentUAW IHT

6%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

2007 (n=292)



Q3. Who at your company operates the industrial hygiene monitoring equipment to collect exposure data?Question Type: Multiple Choice


Study Results

Purchasing Trends

Study Results

Purchasing Trends

Expected Company SpendingCompared to 2009, significantly more respondents expect their companies spending on industrial hygiene monitoring equipment to stay the same or increase in 2011.

10

n=

-28%

-11%

59%

70%

13%

19%2011 324

2009 358

-7% 69% 24%2007 296

-15% 72% 13%2005 241

-40% -20% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

IncreaseStay about the sameDecrease

Increase/Decrease differences of 4.8% are considered significant using a 90% confidence interval and are indicated by / respectively


Q5. Compared to 2010, do you expect your company’s spending on industrial hygiene monitoring equipment to increase, decrease or stay about the same?Question Type: Single Choice


Expected Company SpendingOf those purchasers that expect their spending to increase, most expect their increases to be 25% or less. In contrast, those expecting a decrease, expect an average decrease of about 50%.

11

2011 Spending Levels 79%25% or less

Increase Percentage

Increase19%

2011 Spending Levels

5%

2%

14%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

76%-100%

51%-75%

26%-50%

Mean increase = 24%

Decrease

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Decrease Percentage

Stay about the same70%

Decrease11%

22%

6%

33%

39%

76%-100%

51%-75%

26%-50%

25% or less

Mean decrease = 47%

Q5. Compared to 2010, do you expect your company’s spending on industrial hygiene monitoring equipment to increase decrease or stay about the same?

n= 324 (Overall); 57 (Increase); 36 (Decrease)

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%


increase, decrease or stay about the same?Q6. You indicated that you expect your company’s 2011 spending to [RESTORE Q5] from 2010 levels. By what percentage do you expect it to [RESTORE Q5]?Question Type: Single Choice


Types of Equipment Planning to PurchaseSurvey participants report being most likely to purchase calibration gases and regulators, multi-gas monitors and noise monitors in the next two years. Calibration gases and regulators are likely to be purchased over the next six months. There has been a significant increase in the percentage of respondents indicating they plan to purchase docking stations, multi-gas monitors, fixed point detection systems and indoor air quality monitors within the next six months.

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36%

20%

15%

32%

30%

35%

33%

51%

50%n=

20112009Single-Gas Monitors

95102

71%72%

8.5%

20112009

Calibration Gases and Regulators

180183

44%49%

6.1%

% No Planned Purchase

Sig. test @ 90% CI Among those planning to purchase

44%

39%

50%

36%

37%

37%

29%

31%

31%

31%

20%

31%

19%

33%

31%2009Single Gas Monitors 10272%8.5%

20112009Docking Stations

5558

83%84%

11.1%

20112009Multi-Gas Monitors

157147

52%59%

6.9%

56%

50%

58%

53%

44%

33%

29%

21%

21%

37%

10%

21%

21%

26%

20%

20112009Radiation Monitors

3838

88%89%

13.9%

20112009

Fixed Point Detection Systems

6678

80%78%

10.2%

44%

54%

52%

64%

53%

36%

24%

29%

28%

27%

19%

22%

20%

8%

20%20112009

Indoor Air Quality Monitors

104183

68%72%

8.3%

20112009Noise Monitors

133133

59%63%

7.2%

2011D t d 9969%52%

44%

30%

36%

18%

19%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

7 to 12 months from now Within the next 6 monthsMore than 1 year from now

Increase/Decrease differences are considered significant using a 90% confidence interval and are indicated by / respectively

20112009

Dust and Particulate Monitors

9994

69%74%

8.7%


Q9. Which of the following types of industrial hygiene monitoring equipment do you plan to purchase within the next 2 years?Question Type: Single Choice Grid

Increase/Decrease differences are considered significant using a 90% confidence interval and are indicated by / respectively


Study Results

Utilization of Industrial Hygiene Equipment

Study Results

Utilization of Industrial Hygiene Equipment

Exposure RisksRespondents indicate that the most significant exposure risks faced by company employees are toxic gases, fumes, vapors from chemical or manufacturing processes and noise.

14

61%53%

64%Toxic gases, fumes, vapors from chemical or

manufacturing processes

Other Mentions:Lead (5)Silica (5)

General air qualityGeneral IAQHeavy metals

47%

56%

40%

55%

50%

62%

Confined space gases andvapors

Noise

manufacturing processesBenzene (2)Carbon dioxide (2)Carbon monoxide (2)Cobalt (2)Mold (2)Nuisance dust (2)Welding (2)

Hex chrome dustIDLH atmospheresIndoor air qualityMetallic powdersMetalsMicro particulateMRF

17%

47%

14%

15%

16%

21%

Asbestos

Combustible dust

vapors Welding (2)Chemicals (3)Dust (2)Formalin (2)Aerospace ground servicingAmmoniaBeryllium

MRFNatural gasOffice indoor air quality testingPaintPharmaceutical compoundsPotent compounds (API)

11%

17%

21%

8%

14%

18%

12%

Oth

Radiation

Asbestos

2011 (n=324)2009 (n=358)

ChrominumCoatingsCombustible vaporsXyleneMould

pharma/biotechStoddard solventToxic dustsVaries depending on clientVOCs

Diff f 4 8% id d i ifi t i 90% fid i t l d i di t d b

10%21%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Other 009 ( 358)2007 (n=288)


Q4. Which of the following are the most significant exposure risks that employees face at your company?Question Type: Multiple Choice



Applications for Hygiene Monitoring EquipmentGeneral worker protection is the top application for respondents’ use of hygiene monitoring equipment, followed by confined space entry.

15

59%

66%

54%

64%

53%

62%

Confined space entry

General worker protectionOther Mentions:

IAQ (2)Audit Requirements

9%

9%

20%

12%

12%

21%

12%

15%

24%

Hazmat response

Leak detection

Ventilation

qBeryllium exposureChange in operationsContainment verification with processing APIHearing protection and forklift CO emissionsLP lift t k b ti

9%

10%

9%

3%

9%

14%

5%

8%

11%

Vessel entry

Cleaning & inspection

Hot work permits

LP lift truck carburetionPersonal metals fume exposurePersonnel monitoringSilica detectionSite remediation: radiation and by-products of

2%

2%

4%

2%

2%

3%

4%

3%

3%

Underground work

Facility turnaround/shut

Vessel entry

2011 (n=324)2009 (n=358)

and by products of processing uranium


7%8%

4%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Other009 ( 358)

2007 (n=279)


Q10. Please indicate the top 2 applications for your use of hygiene monitoring equipment.Question Type: Multiple Choice



Types of Industrial Hygiene Monitoring Equipment Currently In UseNoise monitors, multi-gas monitors and calibration gases and regulators are the three types of equipment most likely to be in used by respondent companies. Noise monitors, single-gas monitors, dust and particulate monitors, fixed point detection systems and radiation monitors are reportedly used significantly less than in 2009.

16

78%

81%

78%

84%

76%

77%

Multi-gas monitors

Noise monitors

Other Mentions:Air sampling pumps

45%

75%

78%

55%

76%

44%

48%

73%

Single-gas monitors

Calibration gases andregulators

Automated weather stationColormetric tubesConstant flow air pumpsLight meterLow and hi volume pumps (2)Mercury vapor

22%

45%

39%

38%

51%

48%

34%

42%

44%

Docking stations

Dust and particulatemonitors

Indoor air quality monitors Mercury vaporOrganic vapor analyzerPassive badges (2)Passive dosimetersPersonal air samplerspH monitoringPiD (2)

28%

34%

22%

34%

39%

8%

26%

32%

Radiation Monitors

Fixed point detectionsystems

2011 (n=324)2009 (n=358)

( )Sampling pumps (2)SapphireTemp/humidity monitorsVelometersWet bulb temperatureWGBTXRF


8%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Other2009 (n 358)2007 (n=294)

XRF, pumps


Q8. Which of the following types of industrial hygiene monitoring equipment are currently used at your company?Question Type: Multiple Choice



Attributes That Prevent Equipment From Becoming CommoditiesUse of software for record keeping and calibration scheduling and accuracy of sensor technology are the top two issues that prevent industrial hygiene monitoring equipment from becoming commodities.

17

29%33%

36%

38%

A f

Use of software for recordkeeping and calibration

schedulingOther Mentions:

Lack of experience and education (6)Complexity of use (4)

It is a commodity purchaseIt is equipment that lasts when cared for

31%

40%

25%

30%

31%

36%

Employees face potentiallyfatal toxic exposures

Accuracy of sensortechnology

Complexity of use (4)Ease of use (3)Reliability (3)Expense (2)Exposure (2)Technical aptitude of worker (2)

when cared forMaintenanceNot consumableNot needed 100% of the timeNot needed as commodities

17%

29%

14%

25%

15%

26%

Remote management ofinstrument data

Service from vendor

( )Can’t see the hazards in most situations so it is not top priority if you can’t touch itControlDurabilityE l t d t b f id

Ongoing calibration and maintenanceOur monitoring equipment is used daily & calibrated every 3 months per state OSHAR l t i t

18%

17%

18%

10%

15%

14%

Other

Cost

2011 (n=324)2009 (n=358)

Employees tend to be afraid to be responsibleFrequency of applicationInterpretation of results

Regulatory requirementsThere is not enough competitionUse of the items


7%18%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Other 2009 (n=358)2007 (n=272)


Q7. In your opinion, what prevents industrial hygiene monitoring equipment from becoming commodities, such as earplugs or gloves?Question Type: Multiple Choice



Demographic ProfileDemographic Profile

Location of RespondentsNational representation was achieved although more participants are located in the Midwest or South compared to the West or Northeast.

19

Region 2011

Midwest 32%

South 29%

West 20%

Northeast 19%

Differences of 4.8% are considered significant using a 90% confidence interval

Total 324


Q19. In what state are you located? Question Type: Single Choice

g g


Number of Full-Time EmployeesRoughly one-half of survey participants report fewer than 1000 full-time employees across all locations.

20

50% 2011 (n=324)

30%

40%

21%

12% 11%13% 12%

20%

30%

6% 6%8% 9%

11%

0%

10%

Fewer than 10 - 49 50 - 99 100 - 499 500 - 999 1,000 - 2,501 - 5,001 - 25,000 or10 2,500 5,000 24,999 more



Q20. How many full-time employees (and equivalents) are employed by your company across all locations (plants, divisions, subsidiaries)?Question Type: Single Choice


2010 Company RevenueHalf of respondents indicate that their company revenue for 2010 was $100 million or more.

21

50% 2011 (n=324)

30%

40%

10%

19%

15%18%

11% 11%

20%

30%

10%8% 7%

11% 11%

0%

10%

Less than $1 $1 million - $5 million - $25 million - $100 million - $500 million - $1 billion - $5 billion ormillion $4.9 million $24.9 million $99.9 million $499.9 million $999.9 million $4.9 million more



Q21. What were your company’s total 2010 revenues?Question Type: Single Choice


IndustrySignificantly more respondents come from the manufacturing, chemical or construction industries.

22

6%12%

12%15%

Agriculture and foodConstruction

ChemicalManufacturing Other Mentions:

Insurance (3)Transportation (2)BatteryCoating Services

3%

4%5%

6%6%

6%

Ed ti

Steel millUtility

Government municipalityConsulting

Agriculture and food Coating ServicesCommunicationsDistributionEnvironmental ServicesEquipmentExtrusion aluminumFiberglassF d

2%

3%3%

3%3%

AerospacePulp and paper

Oil & gas (drilling and production)Hospitals/Retail centers

Education FoundryIndustrial plantInsulationOptical & laser componentsPackagingRRM remediationResearch labs

1%1%

2%2%

2%

Automotive

AirlinesRefineries and petrochemical facility

Pharma/BioTechMilitary

Research labsRubber & plasticsSafetyServiceShipyardTextileUSDA FSIS


10%

1%1%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

OtherRecycling

Mining

2011 (n=324)

Valve repair


Q22. In which industry sector are you employed?Question Type: Single Choice



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