What is the purpose of calibrating instruments and why is it important to do so prior to their use? What are the various hazards that can be present in the atmosphere that air monitors check for? Explain the “correction factor” and give an example of it.

What is the purpose of calibrating instruments and why is it important to do so prior to their use? What are the various hazards that can be present in the atmosphere that air monitors check for? Explain the “correction factor” and give an example of it.

 

 

Answer should be 250-300 words and be written/referenced in APA atyle formatting.