Respirable Dust Exposure Monitoring

Respirable Dust Exposure Monitoring services by Verum Group New Zealand

Respirable dust particles are small enough to penetrate deep into the lungs, posing significant health risks such as silicosis, lung cancer, and other serious, irreversible respiratory conditions.

Verum Groups personal exposure monitoring involves placing a monitor on your employee for a work shift, capturing data on their specific exposure to respirable dust. The collected data is then compared to workplace exposure standards, allowing us to advise on the appropriate personal protective equipment and control measures required to protect your staff.

Our respirable dust monitoring solutions support compliance with regulatory standards and promote a safer, healthier workplace for all employees.

Contact Us for More Information:

National Environmental and Occupational Hygiene Manager William Porter (Billy):
Email: w.porter@verumgroup.co.nz

FAQ’s

  • Inhalable dust includes all airborne particles that can enter the nose and mouth, while respirable dust refers to the smaller particles that can penetrate deep into the lungs.

  • Long-term exposure to hazardous dusts can lead to serious health conditions such as silicosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, and lung cancer.

  • Dust monitoring should be completed when new materials or processes are introduced and periodically to confirm exposures remain below workplace exposure standards. Or if the exposures to staff are unknown.