Automotive repair shops, body shops, and garages often face a wide range of airborne contaminants—from grinding dust and welding fumes to fuel vapors and paint solvents. Ready‑to‑use air sampling kits make it possible for trained health and safety professionals to evaluate worker exposure and maintain a safe, compliant workplace.
These kits are designed for users who already have experience with industrial air‑sampling procedures. While sampling is generally straightforward and supported by detailed manuals, proper training and familiarity with occupational hygiene practices remain essential for accurate results.
A typical kit includes 2–15 portable air sampling pumps, hoses, cassette holders, filters, and adsorbent tubes—everything required to collect inhalable dust, metal fumes, fibers, VOCs, and exhaust‑related pollutants. Most sampling campaigns run 4–6 hours and target the most common airborne hazards found in automotive environments.
What Air Contaminants Can Be Tested?
Total Inhalable Dust
- Collected using IOM inhalable samplers
- Method: MDHS 14/4
- Analysis: Gravimetric
Metal Dust (Grinding Dust)
- Collected using IOM cassettes
- Method: MDHS 14/4
- Analysis: NIOSH 7301 (ICP‑AES scan for 12–26 metals)
Welding Fumes
- Collected on 37 mm MCE cassettes
- Method: NIOSH 0500
- Analysis: NIOSH 7301 metal scan
Glass and Asbestos Fibers
- Common in sanding, bodywork, and older brake components
- Method: NIOSH 7400
- Analysis: PCM fiber count
Petroleum Hydrocarbons (Fuel Vapors)
- Collected on charcoal tubes
- Method: NIOSH 1550
- Analysis: GC‑FID
Paint Solvents (VOCs)
- Collected on charcoal tubes
- Method: NIOSH or OSHA solvent procedures
- Analysis: GC‑FID
Hexamethylene Diisocyanate (HDI)
- Used in automotive paints and coatings
- Collected on 37 mm cassettes
- Method: OSHA 42
Diesel Particulates (Exhaust Emissions)
- Collected on quartz filters
- Method: NIOSH 5040
- Analysis: Elemental and organic carbon
Formaldehyde (Combustion By‑Products)
- Collected on DNPH tubes or diffusive samplers
- Suitable for indoor air and exhaust exposure assessments
Choose Only the Tests You Need
The list above reflects the most common contaminants in automotive repair settings. You do not need to order every test—simply select the ones relevant to your shop. Complete a Request Form, email it to the address provided at the bottom of the page, and you will receive a formal quote.
Full Air Quality Assessment Service Available
A complete on‑site service is also available for businesses that prefer professional support. This includes:
- A site visit to discuss project requirements
- A formal quotation
- Professional air sample collection
- Laboratory submission and analysis
- A final report with results and interpretation
This option is ideal for shops without trained sampling personnel or for businesses needing third‑party documentation.
To order a kit or review available options, please contact LCS Laboratory. Our team will help you select the right equipment and testing package for your workplace air quality needs. ©
