Personal Dosimetry
Personal dosimeters by Sensidyne (GilAir Plus pumps) are used to sample for personal exposure to dusts. This test identifies the following:
- Total amount of particulate matter a specific worker is exposed to during the duration of his/her shift.
- The type and quantity of elements constituting the total particulate (e.g. aluminum, arsenic, chromium, copper, iron, lead, manganese, zinc, etc.). It does not differentiate the size of the particulates (inhalable or respirable fractions). Please contact SASM for a complete list of testable elements.
On a single day, up to a maximum of five (5) workers can be monitored. If required, a personal dosimeter can be used to collect a sample from a specific area for area wide data collection. The personal samples are submitted to the Saskatchewan Research Council Laboratory for analysis.
General Area
SASM tests Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) using a Quest Environmental Monitor (EVM – 7). This direct reading instrument simultaneously monitors both particulates and air quality and provides real time measurements of the following:
- Particulate mass concentration (0.1 to 10 µm size)
- Toxic gases (CO2, CO)
- Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
- Temperature
- Relative humidity
The general area indoor air quality testing performed with the EVM – 7 does not identify the type of particulate (e.g. manganese, iron, etc.) but does provide data for different sizes of particulate. This testing also does not provide data about individual vapors but is useful for VOC screening and monitoring.
Deliverables
SASM’s Occupational Hygiene Specialist will provide an assessment report which includes:
- Description of the testing strategy
- Results of testing
- Observations and recommendations
- A digital copy of the report
