Breathing Air Quality Testing
Protect your workforce and maintain BS EN 12021 compliance with Element's comprehensive Breathing Air Quality Testing Services. Our UKAS-accredited experts deliver efficient, multi-service testing that minimizes disruption while maximizing safety standards. Combining expert analysis with coordinated delivery, we help you meet regulatory requirements and safeguard employee health through industry-leading contamination testing and certification. Our streamlined approach means one visit, multiple services, and complete peace of mind.
What is Breathing Air Quality Testing at Element?
When using compressed gas as the source of breathing air, numerous factors can affect quality and safety. To avoid the possibility of contaminated air and ensure the safety of your staff, breathing air should be tested at least every 3 months.
Our Breathing Air Quality Testing Services measure all critical contaminants including Carbon Monoxide, Carbon Dioxide, Water, Oil Mist, and Oxygen, along with vital operational factors like airflow, temperature, pressure, and relative humidity. Through systematic assessment every three months, our BOHS-qualified Occupational Hygienists support your commitment to workplace safety compliance.
What can Element offer you for Breathing Air Quality Testing?
Substances we test
Substances we test
Element's advanced testing covers all critical contaminants in compressed breathing air systems. We analyze Carbon Monoxide, Carbon Dioxide, Water, Oil Mist, and Oxygen levels.
Key tests offered
Key tests offered
Our breathing air quality testing assessments measure essential environmental factors for comprehensive system safety.
- Carbon Monoxide levels
- Carbon Dioxide content
- Water contamination
- Oil Mist presence
- Oxygen levels
- Airflow measurements
- Temperature readings
- Pressure levels
- Relative humidity
Methods And Solutions Offered
Methods And Solutions Offered
Our cross-trained consultants deliver multiple services in a single visit, minimizing operational disruption. We provide complete testing, certification, and compliance documentation, helping you meet all regulatory requirements while maximizing efficiency.
Which Labs Offer This Service
Which Labs Offer This Service
Element’s Breathing Air Quality Testing services operate through a network offices across the UK and Ireland, providing convenient access to our UKAS-accredited testing facilities and experienced BOHS qualified Occupational Hygienists.
Standards we test to and substances we test
- BS EN 12021
- Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
- The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) 2002
- Carbon Monoxide
- Carbon Dioxide
- Water
- Oil Mist
- Oxygen
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10accredited testing locations
3major safety standards
100%BOHS qualified team
Frequently asked questions
How often should breathing air quality testing be conducted?
Testing should be performed at least every 3 months to maintain safety and compliance.
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