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Diesel Particulate Matter Monitoring Services in Australia

dust
WES (Safe Work Australia)
0.1 mg/m³

Health Effects

Exposure to diesel particulate matter can cause: Lung cancer (IARC Group 1), respiratory irritation, cardiovascular effects. Regular exposure monitoring is essential to protect workers and demonstrate compliance with Australian workplace exposure standards.

Relevant Australian Standards

AS 3640Workplace Atmospheres — Method for Sampling and Gravimetric Determination of Respirable Dust
AS 2985Workplace Atmospheres — Method for Sampling and Gravimetric Determination of Respirable Dust (Membrane Filter)
Safe Work Australia WESWorkplace Exposure Standards for Airborne Contaminants
Safe Work Australia WELWorkplace Exposure Limits (December 2026 Transition)
NIOSH Manual of Analytical MethodsNMAM 5th Edition — Reference Methods for Air Sampling and Analysis

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