Protecting employee health through expert workplace environmental monitoring. From COSHH compliance and occupational exposure assessments to indoor air quality testing and BREEAM certification support.
Employers have a legal duty under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH) to protect workers from exposure to hazardous substances in the workplace. This includes airborne contaminants such as dust, fumes, vapours, gases and biological agents. Where exposure cannot be eliminated or adequately controlled by other means, workplace monitoring is required to demonstrate compliance with Workplace Exposure Limits (WELs) set out in HSE guidance document EH40.
At Air Dust Odour, we provide a comprehensive range of workplace environmental monitoring services. Whether you need to assess occupational exposure to hazardous substances, evaluate indoor air quality in office environments, support BREEAM certification, or investigate complaints of sick building syndrome, our experienced consultants deliver clear, actionable results.
Our monitoring is carried out in accordance with HSE guidance, British Standards and BREEAM methodology. We work with employers, facilities managers, occupational health teams and building consultants across the UK to ensure workplaces are safe, compliant and comfortable for employees.
Workplace environmental monitoring may be required in a range of situations to protect employee health and demonstrate regulatory compliance.
Where employees are exposed to hazardous substances and monitoring is needed to demonstrate that Workplace Exposure Limits are not being exceeded, as required under COSHH Regulation 10.
Where processes generate respirable dust, wood dust, silica dust or other particulate matter and personal exposure monitoring is needed to protect workers and satisfy HSE requirements.
Where occupants report symptoms such as headaches, fatigue, eye irritation or respiratory discomfort that may be linked to poor indoor air quality, inadequate ventilation or building-related contaminants.
Where post-construction indoor air quality testing is required under BREEAM Hea 02 to demonstrate that volatile organic compounds, formaldehyde and other pollutants are within acceptable limits.
Where a new or refurbished workplace needs air quality verification to ensure that construction materials, furnishings and building systems are not adversely affecting the indoor environment.
Where the HSE or local authority enforcement officers require evidence that workplace exposure levels are being monitored and controlled, or where improvement or prohibition notices have been served.
We provide specialist workplace environmental monitoring services tailored to your industry, processes and compliance requirements.
Personal exposure monitoring to assess worker exposure to hazardous substances including solvents, fumes, vapours, gases and mists. Sampling is carried out using calibrated pumps and appropriate collection media in accordance with MDHS guidance. Results are compared against the Workplace Exposure Limits published in EH40 to determine compliance with COSHH requirements.
Personal and static monitoring for inhalable dust, respirable dust, respirable crystalline silica (RCS) and wood dust. We use gravimetric sampling methods in accordance with MDHS 14/4 and HSG 248 to quantify dust concentrations and assess compliance with the relevant Workplace Exposure Limits. Particularly important for construction, manufacturing, woodworking and quarrying sectors.
Comprehensive assessment of indoor air quality in offices, schools, healthcare facilities and other occupied buildings. We monitor parameters including carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, temperature, humidity, particulate matter and volatile organic compounds. Our assessments identify the causes of poor indoor air quality and provide practical recommendations for improvement.
Post-construction indoor air quality testing in accordance with BREEAM Hea 02 requirements. We carry out sampling and laboratory analysis for formaldehyde, total volatile organic compounds (TVOCs) and other specified pollutants. Our testing follows the methodology set out in the BREEAM technical manual and results are presented in the format required by BREEAM assessors.
Technical support for COSHH assessments, including identification of hazardous substances in the workplace, assessment of exposure routes and duration, review of existing control measures, and recommendations for monitoring strategies. We help employers meet their obligations under COSHH Regulations 6 and 7 through proportionate, practical risk assessment.
Assessment of workplace ventilation systems including local exhaust ventilation (LEV), general ventilation and mechanical ventilation systems. We evaluate ventilation effectiveness using airflow measurements, smoke tests and tracer gas techniques to ensure that ventilation systems are providing adequate control of airborne contaminants in accordance with HSG 258 and COSHH Regulation 9.
We visit your workplace to understand your processes, identify the substances and hazards present, assess current control measures and agree a monitoring strategy that is proportionate and targeted to your specific requirements.
Our consultants carry out monitoring using calibrated equipment and validated sampling methods. Personal exposure monitoring follows representative work patterns, while static monitoring captures background levels and identifies emission sources.
Samples are submitted to UKAS-accredited laboratories for analysis. We use validated analytical methods including gravimetric analysis, gas chromatography and X-ray diffraction depending on the substances being assessed.
You receive a clear, detailed report presenting all monitoring results, comparison against Workplace Exposure Limits and practical recommendations for any additional controls required. We support you through any follow-up actions or regulatory queries.
All our workplace monitoring is carried out in accordance with the latest HSE guidance, British Standards and industry best practice.
