Exposure Monitoring

Workplace exposure monitoring refers to the process of measuring concentrations of hazardous substances, such as chemical vapours, gases, dusts, and fumes, that workers may be exposed to on the job.

The goal of workplace exposure monitoring is to prevent or control worker exposure to hazardous substances in order to protect their health. The latest workplace exposure standards can be found at Worksafe NZ.

We also offer assistance with Personal Protective and Respiratory Protective equipment, including respirator fit testing.

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Dust and Particulate Monitoring

Exposure Science Consulting offers a range of real time and personal exposure monitoring (respirable and inhalable) services for dust and particulate matter.
Real time monitoring allows us to assess compliance and the need for personal monitoring without the initial cost of a full survey. This is achieved using the latest technology from the UK and, coupled with our ventilation assessments, can effectively assess your existing controls. Some of the materials we monitor are wood dust, coal dust, synthetic man-made fibres (fibreglass) and silica.
Volatile Organic Compound Monitoring

Real time semi-volatile and volatile organic compound (VOC) monitoring using the latest equipment allows for ppb (part per billion) level detection for assessing a variety of processes including spray painting, gluing, solvents, petrol, aromatics and other hydrocarbons.
Gas and Vapour Monitoring

We offer a range of monitoring technology that allows for the detection of most gases and vapours.
The most common of these being carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, oxygen, hydrogen sulphide, perchloroethylene, benzene and toluene.
We can detect over 300 compounds, so please enquire if your substances are not listed.
Weld Fume and Heavy Metals

Welding and metal work can produce a range of particulates and metal vapours that are dangerous to health.
We offer real time monitoring of fume for the assessment of local extraction ventilation (LEV) systems and personal exposure monitoring for comparison against the WorkSafe NZ Workplace Exposure Standards. Typically this monitoring can include total inhalable particulates and subsequent trace metal analysis.