Workplace Monitoring for Construction
Find occupational hygienists for construction site monitoring in Australia. Silica dust, noise, asbestos, lead, diesel particulate monitoring for builders and contractors.
Common Exposures
Construction is one of Australia's highest-risk industries for occupational exposure, with workers routinely exposed to respirable crystalline silica (cutting, grinding, drilling concrete and masonry), noise (jackhammers, saws, compactors), asbestos (renovation and demolition of pre-2003 buildings), and lead (removal of old paint systems).
The transition to new Workplace Exposure Limits in December 2026 will significantly impact the construction sector — the silica limit halves from 0.05 to 0.025 mg/m³, and welding fume drops from 5 to 1 mg/m³. Principal contractors increasingly require monitoring evidence from subcontractors as part of WHS management plans.
Key Hazards
- !Respirable crystalline silica
- !Noise
- !Asbestos fibres
- !Lead dust and fume
- !Welding fume
- !Diesel particulate matter
- !Wood dust
- !VOCs from adhesives and coatings
Recommended Monitoring
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