COSHH Air Monitoring
What It Is
COSHH Air Monitoring (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) measures employee exposure to airborne substances such as dust, fumes, vapours, and gases in the workplace. It ensures compliance with the UK COSHH Regulations 2002, protects worker health, and provides the documented evidence required by the Health & Safety Executive (HSE).
Why It Matters — Risks Without It
❌ Breach of COSHH Regulations, leading to enforcement action or fines
⚠️ Health risks to employees, including asthma, lung disease, or chemical burns
📣 Increased absenteeism and liability from workplace illness claims
🧾 Reputational damage and loss of contracts for non-compliance
What’s Measured
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Dusts (e.g. wood, silica, flour, metal)
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Vapours and gases (e.g. solvents, welding fumes, exhaust gases)
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Fumes (e.g. soldering, paint sprays)
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Concentrations compared against Workplace Exposure Limits (WELs)
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Environmental conditions (ventilation effectiveness, air changes per hour)
How It Works
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Site survey – Identification of hazardous substances and exposure points.
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Air sampling – Personal or static air monitoring using HSE-approved methods.
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Laboratory analysis – Accredited labs test filters, tubes, and sorbent media.
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Reporting – Clear results with comparison against legal exposure limits and recommendations for control measures.
Who It’s For
🏭 Manufacturing and engineering companies with airborne hazards
🛠️ Construction firms carrying out dust and fume-generating activities
🏢 Employers in regulated sectors needing COSHH compliance evidence
🏛️ Health & Safety managers ensuring duty of care to employees
What You Get
📄 HSE-compliant COSHH air monitoring report
📊 Exposure data benchmarked against Workplace Exposure Limits
🧠 Recommendations for engineering controls, PPE, or improved ventilation
✅ Evidence to demonstrate compliance and protect employee health
Protect Your Workforce and Stay Compliant
With COSHH Air Monitoring, you not only safeguard employee health but also protect your business from costly enforcement, claims, and reputational risks.
