Breathing Air Quality Assessment
What It Is
A Breathing Air Quality Assessment evaluates the safety and quality of air supplied to workers through breathing apparatus, compressors, or air lines. It ensures compliance with COSHH regulations and standards such as BS EN 12021, protecting employees in environments where respiratory protective equipment (RPE) is used.
Why It Matters — Risks Without It
- ❌ Risk of exposure to harmful gases, oil mist, or contaminants
- ⚠️ Breach of Health & Safety Executive (HSE) and COSHH requirements
- 📣 Increased liability and reputational damage if worker health is compromised
- 🧾 Potential prosecution, enforcement notices, or costly downtime
What’s Measured
- Oxygen content to ensure safe breathing levels
- Carbon dioxide (CO₂) and carbon monoxide (CO) concentrations
- Oil mist and water content from compressors
- Other potential contaminants depending on site activities
- Compliance against BS EN 12021 and COSHH standards
How It Works
- Sampling: Collect breathing air samples from compressors or supply lines.
- Analysis: Test samples against BS EN 12021 criteria.
- Assessment: Evaluate whether breathing air is safe and compliant.
- Reporting: Provide documented evidence for HSE and COSHH compliance.
- Follow-Up: Recommend corrective actions if issues are detected.
Who It’s For
- 🏭 Industrial operators using compressed breathing air systems
- 👷 Contractors working in confined spaces or hazardous environments
- 🏗️ Construction and demolition teams using RPE
- 🌍 Health & Safety managers ensuring compliance with COSHH
What You Get
- 📄 A compliance-ready breathing air quality assessment report
- 📊 Test results benchmarked against BS EN 12021 standards
- 🧠 Expert recommendations for maintaining safe air supplies
- ✅ Assurance that your workforce is protected and legal duties are met
Protect workers, prove compliance: A Breathing Air Quality Assessment ensures your supplied air is safe, legal, and reliable.
