Ensure worker safety on construction and demolition sites with LCS Laboratory Inc.’s professional air sampling kits, designed for reliable assessment of airborne hazards.
Purpose of Our Air Sampling Kits
LCS Laboratory provides ready-to-use air sampling kits to help industrial hygiene professionals accurately measure worker exposure to airborne contaminants. Tailored for health and safety specialists, our kits enable efficient air quality testing on construction and demolition projects, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and safeguarding worker health.
What’s Included in the Air Sampling Kit?
Our kits come equipped with everything you need for effective air sampling:
- 2 to 15 portable air sampling pumps
- Sampling hoses and cassette holders
- Various filters for collecting dust, fumes, and fibres common on worksites
The kits are developed for professionals with prior experience in air sampling techniques. While we provide detailed user manuals to guide you through the process, the ability to interpret laboratory results and apply them to workplace safety assessments is essential.
Sampling Guidelines:
- Typical sampling duration: 4-6 hours
- Samples must be collected under normal working conditions that are representative of typical air quality and workload (e.g., avoid sampling during off-hours or rainy days).
Common Tests for Workplace Air Quality
LCS Laboratory supports a wide range of tests to monitor worker exposure to hazardous airborne substances. Each test adheres to recognized industry standards, including NIOSH and Ministry of Labour guidelines:
- Welding Fumes:
- Sampling: 37 mm MCE cassettes (NIOSH 0500)
- Analysis: Metal scan for 12-26 metals using ICP-AES (NIOSH 7301)
- Respirable Welding Fumes:
- Focus: Iron Oxide, Aluminum, Zinc (regulated as respirable fraction)
- Sampling: 37 mm MCE cassettes with cyclone (NIOSH 0600)
- Analysis: Metal scan (NIOSH 7301)
- Respirable Dust:
- Suitable for general dust monitoring in construction environments.
- Respirable Silica:
- Key Concern: Crystalline silica (Quartz), found in construction sand and gravel.
- Risk: Prolonged exposure can cause silicosis. Regulated by the Ministry of Labour.
- Wood Dust:
- Generated during framing, sanding, or demolition activities.
- Lead Dust:
- Common in renovations or demolition of structures with old lead-based paint.
- Glass Fibres:
- Present when installing new insulation or removing old glass panels.
- Asbestos Fibres:
- Typically found in buildings constructed before 1985.
Training for Air Sampling Beginners
If you are new to air sampling and unsure how to begin, LCS Laboratory offers training sessions to help you get started. Our training covers:
- Proper use of air sampling equipment
- Understanding sampling techniques and procedures
- Guidelines for interpreting laboratory results
These sessions are ideal for health and safety professionals who want to perform air quality testing independently but require foundational knowledge and hands-on guidance.
Custom Solutions for Your Industry
If you work in a unique industry or require a customized air sampling solution, our team is here to help. We can tailor kits and services to meet your specific project requirements.
Contact LCS Laboratory Inc. today to order your air sampling kit or inquire about our training options. Protect worker health with accurate and reliable air sampling solutions from trusted professionals.
