Workplace Air Quality Analysis

Workplace Air Quality Analysis

Workplace Air Quality Testing, Monitoring & Reporting Solutions

 

Airborne contaminants in the form of dusts, aerosols, fumes and organic vapours are all too common in the workplace. Everyday materials and chemicals can pose a significant health risk if not properly managed. Employers are required by law to provide a safe workplace atmosphere for employees, tenants, and visitors.

 

Why choose BELL Laboratories for your workplace air analysis and reporting?

 

BELL Laboratories has had extensive long-term experience in workplace air analysis and is an industry expert in the environmental science industry. Using internationally recognised test methods (NIOSH, OSHA, ASTM, USEPA), we offer a comprehensive workplace air analysis service, including:

 

  • NATA accredited air testing and analysis
  • Process review and determination of monitoring requirements and strategy
  • Collection of personal and background exposure samples
  • Sample analysis
  • Review and interpretation of analysis results
  • Easy-to-understand, legally-defensible reporting
  • Practical solutions for ongoing maintenance and management
  • Same-day response times
  • Genuine client-care focus with a high level of professionalism
  • Extensive Case Studies and Client Testimonials.
  • Comprehensive Workplace Air Testing

 

Common causes of poor workplace air quality:

 

Some of the more common pollutants found in the workplace include:

 

  • Combustion fumes

    Welding fumes

  • Metal fumes
  • Acid gases
  • Cooling tower aerosols
  • Asbestos and synthetic mineral fibres
  • Paints and solvents
  • Cleaning materials
  • Refrigeration gases

 

Airborne contaminants should not exceed the exposure limits specified by Safe Work Australia and need to be monitored on an ongoing basis to ensure work health and safety (WH&S) standards are met.

 

Other workplace environment tests include:

 

  • Dispersion Modelling 
  • Air velocity and flow rate
  • Air exchanges per hour
  • Sound level monitoring
  • Lighting levels (illuminance)

 

For a full list of all workplace air tests see Workplace Tests page.

 

Want to know more about our Workplace Air Analysis services?

 

For more information about workplace air analysis or to request a consultation, please call us on 1800 878 262 or email admin@bell-labs.com.au.

 

Workplace Air Tests

Workplace Air Tests

Comprehensive Analysis & Testing for Workplace Air

 

BELL Laboratories offers a comprehensive range of tests for workplaces including: manufacturing, mining, construction, restaurants, hospitals, pharmaceutical clean rooms, government departments, and transport hubs such as airports, train stations, bus stations.

 

Some of the more common tests for workplace air pollutants include:

 

  • Temperature & relative humidity
  • PM10 & PM2.5 particulate matter
  • Inhalable & respirable dust
  • Diesel particulate matter
  • Crystalline silica (alpha-Quartz, crystobalite)
  • Aldehydes and ketones (including formaldehyde)
  • Solvents and other volatile organic compounds (VOC's)
  • Offensive odour
  • Carbon dioxide, methane & other greenhouse gases
  • Carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides & other combustion gases
  • Sulphur gases (H2S, COS, mercaptans & sulfides)
  • Ozone & other oxidizing substances
  • Ammonia & amines
  • Yeasts, moulds & fungal spores
  • Legionella & other bacteria
  • Lead and other heavy metals
  • Asbestos & synthetic mineral fibres
  • Dioxins & furans
  • Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH's)
  • Acid gases (HF, HCl, HNO3, H2SO4)
  • Hydrogen cyanide

 

Other workplace environmental tests include:

 

  • Dispersion modelling
  • Air analysis 
  • Air velocity and flow rate
  • Air exchanges per hour
  • Sound level monitoring
  • Lighting levels (luminance)
  • Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)
  • Clean room certification

 

Need more information about workplace air analysis and testing?

 

For more information about workplace air testing, or to request a consultation, call us directly on 1800 878 262 or email admin@bell-labs.com.au.