Dust Testing

Indoor Dust Testing Sydney, NSW

Are you looking for dust testing services? Enviro Corp provides indoor dust testing and expert reports.

Indoor Dust Monitoring Services

We provide dust or particulate monitoring for offices, hospitals, schools, commercial buildings, and all other indoor environments. Our air quality consultants have over 15 years’ experience in the industry. Get in touch with an air quality consultant now by filling in our contact form or by calling.

 

 

We provide dust testing using the following methods:

  • Direct reading instrument and continuous monitoring
  • Personal exposure sampling using Australian Standards, active sampling methods below:
  • Australian Standard (AS 2985) Workplace atmospheres – Method for sampling and gravimetric determination of respirable dust
  • Australian Standard (AS 3640) Workplace atmospheres – Method for sampling and gravimetric determination of inhalable dust
Particulate Matter (PM) is a key indicator of air pollution
Dust Testing Services
Dust Testing Services
Dust or particulate matter is a common indoor and outdoor air pollutant that is an indicator of air pollution levels. Particulate matter is commonly associated with vehicle exhaust emissions, cooking emissions as well as tobacco smoke emissions. Therefore testing for dust particles is a good indicator of the presence of other pollutants and is a cost effective method to obtain an indication of the quality of the air. For more in-depth assessments, dust monitoring can be coupled with other parameters to give a more complete assessment of the air quality, both indoors and outdoors.

Dust Monitoring Size Fractions

There are certain sizes fractions that we can test for when undertaking dust monitoring. Dust can also be referred to as particulate matter. Particulate matter (PM) is extremely small solid particles and liquid droplets suspended in air. Particulate matter can be made up of components including nitrates, sulfates, organic chemicals, metals, soil or dust particles, and allergens (such as fragments of pollen or mould spores).

There are different sizes of particles:

  • PM10 (particles with a diameter of 10 micrometres or less): these particles are small enough to pass through the throat and nose and enter the lungs. Once inhaled, these particles can affect the heart and lungs and cause serious health effects.
  • PM2.5 (particles with a diameter of 2.5 micrometres or less): these particles are so small they can get deep into the lungs and into the bloodstream. Exposure to PM2.5 can cause adverse health effects.

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    Health Effects of Dust or Particulate Matter

    The size of particles is directly linked to their potential for causing health problems. Small particles less than 10 micrometers in diameter pose the greatest problems, because they can get deep into your lungs, and some may even get into your bloodstream. Exposure to such particles can affect both your lungs and your heart. Numerous scientific studies have linked particle pollution exposure to a variety of problems, including:

    • premature death in people with heart or lung disease
    • heart attacks
    • irregular heartbeat
    • aggravated asthma
    • decreased lung function
    • increased respiratory symptoms, such as irritation of the airways, coughing or difficulty breathing

     

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    Particulate Sizes

    Dust Testing Frequently asked questions:

    Dust monitoring is the capture of Particulate Matter (PM) in the air, either PM10 or PM2.5, using specialist measurement devices and comparing the results with the recommended limits.