Lead Exposure Surveys
Identifying potential sources of lead exposure and evaluating employee exposure to airborne lead.
Occupational exposure to lead may occur during the manufacture, use, handling or disturbance of lead or lead-containing materials and may result in significant adverse health effects.
AirCHECK conducts lead exposure surveys and air monitoring to identify potential sources and evaluate employee exposure to airborne lead.
When this service helps
Consider monitoring where work involves lead-containing materials or activities that may generate airborne lead dust or fumes.
Monitoring in the regulatory framework
The Lead Regulations distinguish between risk assessment, exposure monitoring and medical surveillance. Our surveys use representative exposure monitoring to evaluate airborne lead exposure and the effectiveness of controls.
What we measure and evaluate
Depending on the workplace and activities, the survey may include:
- Sources and forms of lead present in the workplace.
- Employees and occupational groups potentially exposed.
- Personal air monitoring for airborne lead.
- Work processes and activities that may generate lead dust or fumes.
- Existing engineering, hygiene and personal protective measures.
- Comparison of exposure results with the applicable occupational exposure limit.
What you receive
AirCHECK provides a comprehensive occupational hygiene report containing the survey methodology, exposure results, findings, conclusions and practical recommendations.
Regulatory framework
Surveys are conducted with reference to the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Lead Regulations and recognised occupational hygiene sampling and analytical methods.