Workplace Air Monitoring

Many operations can result in exposure to a wide variety of hazardous substances in the workplace, which can cause ill-health. Inhalation is a major exposure route and can include dusts, fumes, vapours, fibres, gases and micro-organisms amongst others. Depending upon the substance and the extent of exposure, employees can experience a wide range of adverse health effects potentially leading to a variety of diseases.The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations 2002 places a duty on the employer to assess and appropriately control any risk of employee ill-health arising from exposure to hazardous substances.

The air monitoring we carry out, will indicate the extent of exposure occurring and highlight the effectiveness of any control measures in place. The results are subsequently compared with relevant exposure limits and interpreted to determine the need for improvements.

Where necessary we advise on the effectiveness of control measures in place and assist in the formulation of appropriate risk management strategies.