Pollutant measuring devices to precisely measure pollutants in the home or at the workplace
Once you have decided which (harmful) substances are to be measured, the next step is to select suitable pollutant measuring devices. In order to find a suitable measuring device, further criteria must be taken into account.
This includes the location of the pollutant measuring devices (stationary or portable), the required explosion protection and the desired nominal volume flow.
To make selection easier, we have created a graphic that records and compares our measuring devices. Based on this overview, you can use the desired parameters to select a measuring device can be selected.
Which pollutants can be measured with measuring devices?
Before deciding on a pollutant measuring device, you need to know which substance is to be measured.
Primarily, particles in the air are measured, for example dusts (you can find out more about dust here). As such a measurement is usually taken at the workplace, it is primarily used to check and ensure occupational health and safety. Of course, measurements can also be taken in other areas.
Various factors are relevant for the significance of a measurement to measure pollutants in the home. The working environment, the substances used and the production route are some of these factors. The measurement should be adapted to these conditions in the best possible way.
For example, in a bottling plant for solids, particle measurements of dust fractions such as E-dust and A-dust at breathing height make sense. The respective occupational health and safety regulations, which must be observed, are decisive for a specific selection (further information on the subject of occupational health and safety can be found here).
Here are some of the substances that can be detected with our measuring devices:
- Asbestos fibers by fibre measurements
- Dust fraction A-dust by particle measurements
- E-dust fraction by particle measurements
- Artificial mineral fibers by fibre measurements
- Various gases and aerosols
(This is only a small selection of the measurable substances, for specific questions please use our contact form)
What happens after the measurement?
After successful measurement, the pollutant analysis and evaluation of the sample is carried out. The first step is to check whether the pollutant in question is present in the sample and in what concentration it is present. This is done using different analysis methods depending on the substance.
For these tasks, we work closely with our partner GSA Gesellschaft für Schadstoffanalytik and are happy to take this step for you.
The measurement results can be used to check the existing occupational health and safety measures and, if necessary, adapt and expand them. It also makes sense to repeat the measurement at regular intervals.
You can find out which measurement strategy is best for you and your company in an individual consultation with our specialist staff.