The work begins with clarification of the workplace conditions, substances of concern and the purpose of the measurements. This may include documentation of exposure in specific work processes, support for chemical risk assessments or evaluation of indoor air conditions.
Air, odour and emissions
Air quality in working environments and indoor air
Measure air quality to document and reduce exposure to chemical substances and particles in workplaces and indoor environments.
Air quality in working environments and indoor environments can be affected by production processes, materials, and nearby sources. This has implications for employees in both production areas and office environments, where exposure to chemical sunstances and particles can impact health and well-being. The need for air quality measurements typically arises when there is suspicion of exposure to harmful substances and when documentation of air exposure levels in working enviroments ans indoor air is lacking.
Documentation of exposure to air pollutants
When employees are exposed to gases, particles, dust, or solvents, measurements can be used to document exposure concentrations. The measurement results can be used compared with relevant limt values and used to support risk assessments of the workplace and indoor air The results provide a concrete basis for decision-making on risk mitigation strategies to reduce exposure and improve air quality. The service is part of our air, odour and emissions catalogue and is available in both Denmark and Norway.
Challenges
When air quality is not documented, decisions on exposure, compliance and improvement measures become difficult.
Unknown exposure makes assessment difficult
Employees may be exposed to gases, particles, dust, solvents or other contaminants from work processes or the indoor environment. Without measurements, it is difficult to determine the level, type and duration of exposure.
Lack of measurement data weakens assessment and documentation
Measured concentrations must be compared with limit values to assess compliance and the need for protective actions. Without documented measurements, it becomes difficult to demonstrate whether limit values are met and to carry out a chemical risk assessment.
No limit value requires health-based assessment
Not all substances have defined limit values. In such cases, measured concentrations must be assessed in relation to knowledge of the substance's health effects. Without measurement data, this assessment becomes uncertain.
Benefits
