Breathing Air Quality Testing
The COSHH Approved Code of Practice (HSE L5) states that the quality of air supplied to breathing apparatus should be tested at least every three months, and more often if its quality cannot be assured, to check that it meets BS EN 12021:2014.
Air Quality Limited will carry out the testing of your breathing air and provide you with a certificate of testing. In the event that a test fails we will recommend the necessary corrective measures and arrange to retest the breathing air again after the corrective measures have been done. We will also schedule future breathing air tests to ensure continued compliance with legislation and undertake to advise you of any changes in legislation that may affect your business.
Environmental Breathing Air Testing
Air Quality Limited can test and monitor the breathing air quality in most environments including the testing of air quality in offices, computer rooms, factories, garages, as well as testing of outside ambient air. Tests can be performed according to customer’s individual specifications for whatever contaminants may be suspected to be present. A full report with clear explanations will be provided and we will work with you to help prevent any recurrence.
Lung Function and Health Surveillance
COSHH requires employers to arrange health surveillance where workers are exposed to substances that can cause occupational asthma and any other relevant exposure problems, for workers exposed to isocyanates, HSE guidance describes regular respiratory health surveillance, which include lung function testing. The appropriate programme should be determined by a competent occupational health professional; it is not a universal annual testing rule for every employee using isocyanate paints. HSE: Health surveillance in the motor vehicle industry · HSE: COSHH health surveillance
Air Quality Limited can carry out on-site lung function testing and provide a report of the results. We can also advise on respiratory protective equipment (RPE), supply suitable equipment and provide training in its correct use and maintenance.
Isocyanate Spray Booth Clearance Time Testing
Spray booths and rooms used for isocyanate paint spraying need a measured clearance time so workers know how long to keep air-fed breathing apparatus on after spraying stops. HSE recommends displaying the clearance time at the booth or room entrance and checking it as part of the thorough examination and test of the ventilation system. The test interval should follow the applicable examination schedule and the site’s risk assessment; it is not a universal annual requirement. HSE: Measuring clearance times.
Air Quality Limited measures spray booth or room clearance time and provides a certificate for display.
Air Receiver Tank Inspection
Air Quality Limited inspects air receiver (compressed air) tanks visually, using an endoscope to examine the inside, and with ultrasound to measure the remaining wall thickness. Statutory examination requirements and intervals depend on the equipment and its written scheme of examination.
Legionella Testing
Legionella bacteria can grow in some purpose-built water systems and may spread in water droplets that people inhale. Air Quality Limited can arrange for a water sample to be analysed by a UKAS-accredited laboratory. We will provide the laboratory report when it is issued, typically within 21 days of the sample reaching the laboratory.
Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE)
Air Quality Limited supplies a range of PPE and RPE by phone or email sales@airq.co.uk.
If you are unsure of the equipment you require please call us on 01634 832895 or email sales@airq.co.uk and we will do our best to help you.