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Dust Monitoring

Dust Monitoring

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Dust Monitoring

Dust Monitoring forms part of an overall environmental monitoring programme providing measurement and analysis of environmental dust conditions on or around a construction site.

In the UK and worldwide there is an increasing awareness of environmental health, and the quality of the air we breathe. Construction dust is not just a nuisance to workers and residents; it can seriously damage health and some types can eventually even kill under circumstances. Regularly breathing dust over a long time can therefore cause life-changing lung diseases. The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH) cover activities which may expose workers to construction dust.

Dust monitoring is regularly utilised at a number of locations and services including:

·         Demolition and ground works

·         Construction and remediation dust monitoring

·         Fence-line monitoring

·         Quarry and mine operations

·         Port and bulk handling terminals

·         Waste management and landfill sites

·         Brownfield developments

Dust monitoring on construction sites is the measurement and analysis of dust levels both on and around a work site. Overexposure to dust in the air is known to be the cause of serious health problems. An Environmental Health Officer from a Local Authority will often specify a requirement to monitor the dust levels on and around a construction site. The control of dust is vital to protecting employees and neighbouring residents.

Environmental Protection Act 1990 (EPA)

Under Part III of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (EPA), a local authority has a duty to inspect its area from time to time to detect any statutory nuisances and to take such steps as are reasonably practicable to investigate any complaint of a statutory nuisance made by a person living within its area. Relevant statutory nuisances include dust, odour, smoke, and fumes or gases which are prejudicial to health or a nuisance.

Dust Monitoring Construction

Dust Monitoring

Instruct Compliance 4 Buildings for Dust Monitoring
Dust Monitoring

Dust Monitoring forms part of an overall environmental monitoring programme providing measurement and analysis of environmental dust conditions on or around a construction site.

In the UK and worldwide there is an increasing awareness of environmental health, and the quality of the air we breathe. Construction dust is not just a nuisance to workers and residents; it can seriously damage health and some types can eventually even kill under circumstances. Regularly breathing dust over a long time can therefore cause life-changing lung diseases. The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH) cover activities which may expose workers to construction dust.

Dust monitoring is regularly utilised at a number of locations and services including:

·         Demolition and ground works

·         Construction and remediation dust monitoring

·         Fence-line monitoring

·         Quarry and mine operations

·         Port and bulk handling terminals

·         Waste management and landfill sites

·         Brownfield developments

Dust Monitoring Construction

Dust monitoring on construction sites is the measurement and analysis of dust levels both on and around a work site. Overexposure to dust in the air is known to be the cause of serious health problems. An Environmental Health Officer from a Local Authority will often specify a requirement to monitor the dust levels on and around a construction site. The control of dust is vital to protecting employees and neighbouring residents.

Environmental Protection Act 1990 (EPA)

Under Part III of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (EPA), a local authority has a duty to inspect its area from time to time to detect any statutory nuisances and to take such steps as are reasonably practicable to investigate any complaint of a statutory nuisance made by a person living within its area. Relevant statutory nuisances include dust, odour, smoke, and fumes or gases which are prejudicial to health or a nuisance.

Guidance on Monitoring in the Vicinity of Demolition and Construction Sites v1.1

The Institute of Air Quality Management (IAQM) has published revised guidance on air quality monitoring in the vicinity of demolition and construction sites, which sets up-to-date monitoring protocols and techniques (IAQM (2018) Guidance on Monitoring in the Vicinity of Demolition and Construction Sites v1.1). The approach to monitoring is based on the risk rating for the demolition/ construction site, derived from an assessment of construction dust emissions as described in the IAQM (2014) Guidance on the assessment of dust from demolition and construction v1.1. The IAQM guidance also suggests where dust monitoring is required based on the level of risk of dust emissions. The guidance recommends the use of a revised real-time measurement site action level of 190 μg/m3 (1-hour average).

Supplementary Planning Guidance

The Mayor’s Supplementary Planning Guidance (SPG) on the control of dust and emissions during construction and demolition includes site monitoring protocols depending on the risk category of the site. The GLA guidance replicates the IAQM 2014 risk assessment matrix and associated control measures and monitoring requirements based on the level of risk of dust emissions.

Compliance 4 Buildings utilise advanced equipment to monitor the levels of dust generation during demolition and construction phases of projects. Equipment provide continuous measurements of particulate matter as PM10. Automatic SMS and Email alerts are generated if pre-defined dust limits are exceeded, allowing site operators to take immediate corrective dust management actions.

Equipment and Education

Unsurprisingly the equipment utilised for Dust Monitoring is highly specialised and requires regular and consistent testing to maintain accuracy. Several sites have opted for a beacon to be added to our intuitive systems to allow the deployment of a visual and audible traffic light system to work areas. Compliance 4 Buildings equipment are MCERTS certified. MCERTS certification provides the Environmental Agency with confidence that the instrument can accurately monitor environmental emissions.

Our equipment measures individually:

·         PM1

·         PM2.5

·         PM10

·         Total Suspended Particulate

Emissions which are primarily more coarse size fraction of PM10 are monitored, however emissions can also be in the finer dust size of PM2.5. Emissions of this size fraction and below are normally attributed to diesel engine exhaust from plant machinery.

Educational talks can be arranged by Compliance 4 Buildings to aid worker and contractor compliance. By working as a team, we achieve high standards of compliance and a low level of resident and business site complaints.

The scope of Dust Monitoring can vary from one project to another. Compliance 4 Buildings will review all requirements and create an individual proposal. To receive a proposal and quote please contact Compliance 4 Buildings directly via our contact us page or on 0203 556 2407.

OUR SERVICE FOR DUST MONITORING

CERTIFIED CONSULTANTS

CERTIFIED CONSULTANTS

All Consultants at Compliance 4 Buildings have undergone extensive training in Dust Monitoring. Our Consultants have vast experience enabling us to provide the highest standards to our customers.

FULLY INSURED AND ACCREDITED CONSULTANTS

FULLY INSURED AND ACCREDITED CONSULTANTS

All our Consultants are fully insured and accredited allowing us to provide the highest standards of service for Dust Monitoring while acting with complete integrity and transparency.

NATIONAL NETWORK OF CONSULTANTS

NATIONAL NETWORK OF CONSULTANTS

Our Consultants cover nationwide and able to assist within 48hours of providing a quotation.

PROJECT MANAGED -

In order to facilitate the requirements of our customers we assign a project manager at the outset. We do this to ensure from day 1 that we are working towards a common objective.

24/7 Monitoring +
MONITORING WITHIN 48 HOURS +

OUR SERVICE FOR DUST MONITORING

CERTIFIED CONSULTANTS
CERTIFIED CONSULTANTS

All Consultants at Compliance 4 Buildings have undergone extensive training in Dust Monitoring. Our Consultants have vast experience enabling us to provide the highest standards to our customers.

FULLY INSURED AND ACCREDITED CONSULTANTS
FULLY INSURED AND ACCREDITED CONSULTANTS

All our Consultants are fully insured and accredited allowing us to provide the highest standards of service for Dust Monitoring while acting with complete integrity and transparency.

NATIONAL NETWORK OF CONSULTANTS
NATIONAL NETWORK OF CONSULTANTS

Our Consultants cover nationwide and able to assist within 48hours of providing a quotation.

PROJECT MANAGED -

In order to facilitate the requirements of our customers we assign a project manager at the outset. We do this to ensure from day 1 that we are working towards a common objective.

24/7 MONITORING +
TESTING WITHIN 48 HOURS +

ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTS

Dust Monitoring forms part of an overall environmental monitoring programme providing measurement and analysis of environmental dust conditions on or around a construction site.

Compliance 4 Buildings Dust Monitoring Form Dust Monitoring Leaflet

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Do you need to organise a Dust Monitoring? Get a Quote Today!

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Do you need to organise a Dust Monitoring? Get a Quote Today!

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National Network: Offices in London and Manchester

To book please call on 0203 556 2407 for a competitive price.

Compliance 4 Buildings offer a nationwide service for Dust Monitoring in the United Kingdom. We offer our Dust Monitoring Services in Greater London and in Manchester from our two office locations. We receive regular instructions from all areas of the UK including: Birmingham (Midlands), Liverpool (Merseyside), Bristol (South West), Cardiff (Wales), Norwich, Leeds (Yorkshire), Leicester and Sheffield.

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