Training

Asbestos Air Monitoring

Asbestos in air monitoring is the only way to quantify asbestos in air concentrations. This is done by air drawn through a 25mm mixed cellulose esther membrane (MCE) filter. The filter are then analysed by phase contrast microscopy (PCM) to determine the airborne asbestos concentrations.

We offers the following services:

    • Asbestos risk assessment & inventory
    • Drafting asbestos plans for asbestos removal projects.
    • Approval of asbestos plans.
    • Notification to the Department of Labour (DoL) of intention to remove asbestos containing materials.
    • Air monitoring (Background, during removal (personal & static), clearance and re-assurance)
    • Air sample analysis (counting of asbestos fibres)*
    • Bulk sample analysis (to determine if a material contains asbestos)*

*The asbestos air and bulk sample analysis are carried out in the Occupational Hygiene laboratory. The asbestos air and bulk sample analysis are carried out according to HSG 248, The analysts’ guide for sampling, analysis and clearance procedures.