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Aerosol and Dust Exposure

Identifying Risks, Driving Effective Protection

Aerosol and Dust Exposure

Exposure to aerosols and dust presents serious risks to both human health and the environment. Fine particulate matter—such as dust, smoke, mist, and fumes—can lead to respiratory diseases, cardiovascular conditions, and even cancer. TSI’s advanced monitoring solutions deliver real-time data on worker exposure, empowering you with immediate insights to improve safety, ensure compliance, and reduce operational risk.

Data-Driven Decisions for Safer Workplaces

Real-time monitoring of aerosol and dust exposure delivers essential insights to support informed safety decisions. With accurate, up-to-date data on airborne contaminants, safety managers can take proactive steps to implement effective protocols and reduce exposure risks. This data-led approach not only strengthens worker protection and minimizes organizational liability but also drives ongoing improvements in occupational health and safety

Supporting Compliance with Evolving Regulations

Regulatory standards from bodies like OSHA and HSE are constantly evolving to address new occupational health risks. TSI’s exposure monitoring solutions help organizations stay aligned with these changing requirements, ensuring ongoing compliance. By leveraging TSI’s technology, you can better manage regulatory demands, protect worker health, and reduce legal and financial liabilities.

Flexible Monitoring Solutions for Diverse Environment

TSI offers a broad range of monitoring solutions tailored to your specific needs—whether for indoor spaces, outdoor conditions, or personal exposure assessments. Our instruments provide real-time mass concentration data for airborne contaminants such as dust, smoke, fumes, and mist. We also deliver compact, versatile devices designed to measure worker exposure to respirable dust, silica, and diesel particulate matter directly in the breathing zone.

Advanced Ambient Work Area Monitoring Solutions

The DustTrak™ II and DustTrak™ DRX Aerosol Monitors represent cutting-edge technology in ambient monitoring. These battery-operated, data-logging devices utilize light-scattering laser photometers to deliver real-time mass concentration readings for aerosol contaminants such as dust, smoke, fumes, and mist. Featuring a sheath air system, these instruments effectively isolate aerosols in the optics chamber, ensuring cleaner optics for enhanced reliability and minimal maintenance requirements.

Personal Aerosol Monitoring in the Breathing Zone

Our SidePak™ AM520 and AM520i Personal Aerosol Monitors deliver precise measurements of worker exposure to respirable dust, silica, and diesel particulate matter (DPM), including PM10, PM4, PM2.5, PM1, and 0.8 um DPM. Designed for versatility and lightweight convenience, these monitors capture data directly from the worker's breathing zone. The SidePak AM520i combines TSI's reliable design and user-friendly controls with portability, ideal for long-term real-time monitoring in intrinsically safe environments.

Real-Time Monitoring for Immediate Action

Traditional gravimetric sampling offers only a snapshot of exposure, averaged throughout an entire work shift. TSI's portable aerosol monitors provide real-time measurements at the worker level, within the breathing zone. This capability enables immediate understanding of worker exposure, allowing for prompt actions to mitigate risks. By avoiding delays associated with waiting for lab results, companies can proactively address potential hazards, leading to improved worker safety and reduced overall risk.

Questions fréquentes

Q. What is so hazardous about aerosols and dust in the workplace?

Aerosols and dust can pose significant health hazards when inhaled, leading to respiratory issues, lung diseases, and other health problems, depending on the type and concentration of particles.

Q. What are the allowed levels of aerosol and dust in the workplace?

The allowed levels of aerosol and dust in the workplace are regulated by occupational health and safety standards, which specify permissible exposure limits (PELs) for different types of aerosols and dust to protect worker health.

Q. How do I protect my workers from harmful aerosols and dust?

Implement engineering controls such as ventilation systems, administrative controls like work schedules, and personal protective equipment such as respirators to mitigate exposure to harmful aerosols and dust.