K1a: Workplace Aerosol Sampler Comparison Study

Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Convention Center 

With the increasing sophistication of real time monitoring devices, research to objectively assess their performance is a priority. The International Sampler Comparison Group (ISCG) has embarked on a series of projects in association with various international research groups. In Australia, a workplace sampler comparison study has commenced the collection of conventional and real time samples of inhalable and respirable dust, from host sites in the Western Australian mining industry. The selected samplers are placed on a specially designed Workplace Atmosphere Multi-sampler (WAM) device which can host up to 12 samplers simultaneously, rotating at 3 revolutions a minute to reduce sampling biases.

We report on the initial findings of matched pairs of each sampler, run for a minimum of 6 hours, over 28 sample days. Results will be presented from a series of conventional versus real time monitors including SKC IOM, HazDust 7204 with IOM Inlet, TSI AM520 with Respirable dust Cyclone, IOM + Foam plug PVC, Zefon DRS + Foam plug PVC, UPAS v2+ direct reading sampler + 37mm filter, Nanozen 9000, Dust Canary with foam insert and Trolex XD1+.

M Cattani, Associate Professor Occupational Health & Safety, Edith Cowan University, Joondalup WA 6027. Email: [email protected]
S Verpaele, Industrial Hygienist, Nickel Institute, Brussels-Belgium. Email [email protected]
 

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Aerosol and airborne particulate monitoring

Asbestos, lead, and dust

Exposure Assessment

Real-time detection services and direct reading instruments