Air Quality Testing and Monitoring

Maintaining confidence in your air quality compliance across your operations requires trusted expertise and proven results. Element's comprehensive Air Quality Testing & Monitoring services help you stay ahead of regulatory requirements, protect employee and public health, and provide the accredited documentation you need to demonstrate environmental responsibility. Our experts support the diverse needs of many industrial sectors, including manufacturing, power generation, waste, cement, pharmaceutical, and more.

Air Quality Monitoring, Air Quality Testing

What is Air Quality Testing and Monitoring at Element?

Air quality testing assesses air purity in a specific environment. This typically involves measuring the presence of various pollutants and determining whether the air quality meets regulatory standards. Here at Element, we help you identify and mitigate potential hazards before costly problems arise. Our accredited testing covers stack emissions, ambient air quality, workplace air monitoring, and indoor air assessments, ensuring you maintain compliance while protecting both human health and the environment.

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What can Element offer you for Air Quality Testing?

What we test

At element we test the full spectrum of air contaminants that matter to your business - from common workplace pollutants to specialized compounds like dioxins and PFAS. Our comprehensive testing capabilities ensure no potential hazard goes undetected, whether you're monitoring stack emissions, workplace air, or ambient environmental conditions.

We detect:

Stack emissions and fugitive emissions
Biogas engine emissions
Specialized pollutants
Bioaerosols
Biogenic CO2
Diesel engine exhaust
Dioxins and furans
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and ultra-low VOCs
PFAS contamination

Key services offered

Your compliance requirements demand precision and reliability. We deliver UKAS-MCERTS-accredited field-based solutions and ISO 17025 laboratory analysis, tailored to meet your specific regulatory requirements.

Our services include:

Baseline air quality testing 
Indoor air quality monitoring
Air dispersion modeling
Ambient air quality assessments
Stack emissions testing
Odor monitoring and assessment 
Specialized calibration services (EN 1418)
Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) 
Process industry boundary monitoring programs 
Statistical/directional analysis capabilities 
Real-time air quality monitoring stations with mobile technology for field testing
Diffusion tube services and wet chemistry testing
EPA Method TO-15 sampling and analysis (97 VOCs from 189 hazardous air pollutants)
Method 18 analysis via Gas Chromatography with Flame Ionization Detector
CEMS/EN 14181 QAL2, AST, RATA testing

As our partner, you’ll receive comprehensive environmental compliance testing and cost-effective techniques for real-time assessments. 

Cutting-edge equipment

Your operations need the most accurate results available. Element invests in state-of-the-art testing equipment to ensure accurate, reliable results you can trust across all air quality parameters. Our advanced monitoring systems can detect and measure everything from common air contaminants to ultra-low VOCs and specialized compounds like dioxins and furans.

Our facilities utilize mobile SIFT-MS technology for real-time monitoring and thermal desorption GCMS for adsorption tube analysis. We offer both pumped and passive adsorption tubes, supporting analysis of TPH CWG, 56 VOC target compounds (including BTEX and Naphthalene), and target chlorinated compounds. Our real-time monitoring stations provide continuous data collection with wet chemistry testing capabilities.

Laboratories that offer this service

Our air quality testing services are available through our accredited laboratories and field-testing units in the UK, Ireland, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the US. Each facility is staffed by qualified technical experts who understand local regulatory requirements while maintaining global quality standards.

Standards we test to and what we test

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UK/European Standards: HSG173, MDHS 14/4, MDHS 102, MDHS 104, BS EN ISO 16000-4:2004, EN ISO 16000-6:2011, BS EN 16017-2:2003, BS EN ISO 16000-3:2001, CEN/TS 17021, EN 1911, EN 12619, EN 13211, EN 13284-1 with MDHS 84, EN 13725, EN 14789, EN 14790, EN 14791, EN 14792, EN 15058, EN 15259, EN 16911-1, EN 1948, EN 1948:4, EN 14385

International Standards: EN ISO 21258, EN ISO 23210, EN ISO 13833, VDI 4257, ISO 11338, ISO 12039, ISO 15713, TGN M22, PD CEN/TS 13649

US EPA Methods: Method 7D, Method 11, Method 316, Method 26/26A, CTM 36, CTM 033, Method TO-15, Method 18

The Element US laboratories are NELAC/TNI and ISO 17025 accredited, holding certification in LA and TX, and offer air quality monitoring services to EPA Method TO-15 and EPA Method 18.

The Element laboratories in the UK hold ISO 17025 accreditation for US EPA TO-15 analysis in evacuated canisters, BottleVacs and Tedlar bags. We are also able to offer Face Fit Testing Services in accordance with COSHH regulations.

Your Challenges, Our Solutions

Regulatory Compliance Risks

Complex environmental regulations create constant compliance pressure and potential violation risks. Our accredited testing services ensure full regulatory compliance with detailed documentation and expert guidance, helping you maintain required permits and prevent costly violations through comprehensive testing programs.

Health & Safety Risks

Employee and public health concerns require immediate identification and action before problems escalate. Our rapid-response testing services identify potential hazards early, with specialized workplace air monitoring and indoor quality assessments that protect both workers and visitors to your site.

Managing Environmental Testing Costs

Undetected air quality issues can trigger expensive clean-up operations and legal complications. Our proactive monitoring approach identifies problems early, preventing costly remediation while optimizing your ventilation systems for efficient operation and reduced long-term environmental compliance costs.

Building Stakeholder Trust

Environmental credibility directly impacts your reputation and stakeholder relationships. We provide transparent, accredited test results that demonstrate your commitment to environmental responsibility. Our detailed reports and recommendations help you build trust with communities and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.

Element Experts at your service

Andrew Palliser

Environmental Manager, Middle East

James Eldridge

Senior Technical Advisor

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Why Choose Element

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Global Accredited Expertise

ISO 17025 UKAS-MCERTS accredited solutions with expertise across the UK, the Middle East and the US.

Comprehensive Service Integration

Complete air quality services from field testing to laboratory analysis under one provider.

Advanced Technical Capabilities

Cutting-edge equipment detecting ultra-low VOCs, dioxins, and specialized environmental compounds.

Expert Support Available

Access to air quality testing experts and technical advisors for project guidance.

8,500+
Engaged Experts across three continents.

3 Major Regional Hubs
Testing facilities across UK, Europe, North America, Middle East, Africa.

97
VOCs analyzed via EPA Method TO-15

2 ISO Accreditations
ISO 17025 for both field-based solutions and laboratory analysis

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