Inhalable & Respirable Dust Monitoring
Workplace dust exposure assessment and Workplace Exposure Standard evaluation
Occupational Dust Monitoring
Scaada NZ provides monitoring of dust generated during work activities to AS/NZS 3640-2009 and AS 2985, evaluating conformance to Workplace Exposure Standards (WES). The respirable fraction can also be evaluated for exposure to Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS).
Dust inhalation is a significant occupational health concern across many industries — from construction and quarrying to woodworking and food processing. Understanding worker exposure levels is essential for protecting health and meeting obligations under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015.
What We Monitor
- Inhalable dust fraction — personal air sampling to AS/NZS 3640-2009
- Respirable dust fraction — evaluation against WES limits
- Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS) — gravimetric and analysis
- Wood dust exposure monitoring
- Grain and flour dust monitoring
- Area sampling for dust characterisation
Silica Awareness
Respirable crystalline silica exposure is a priority issue in New Zealand, particularly in the engineered stone and construction sectors. WorkSafe NZ has significantly reduced the WES for RCS to 0.02 mg/m³. Our sampling methods provide defensible data for silica exposure assessment and are suitable for compliance demonstration.
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Contact us to discuss your workplace and the appropriate monitoring strategy for your activities.
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