Bioaerosol Monitoring
Bioaerosols consist of micro-organisms (such as bacteria and fungi) and non-living components of organisms (e.g. pollens), that are airborne.
Certain human activities – including intensive farming and waste management (particularly for organic wastes) – can generate high bioaerosol levels.
Bioaerosols can be inhaled, and can have negative health effects. High levels have been linked to respiratory and gastro-intestinal illnesses, flu-like symptoms, and more.
Why monitor bioaerosols?
Due to the associated health impacts, monitoring bioaerosol levels can be important for maintaining Health & Safety (H&S) for site employees.
Additionally, if an organic waste treatment facility is within 250m of a sensitive receptor (a site where people live or work), monitoring of bioaerosols, to attain licences or comply with permits, is often needed.
How can we help?
Albion Environmental provide a comprehensive range of bioaerosol services. Our services are reliable and proficient; cost-effective and quick; and provide major H&S and compliance benefits to clients.
They include:
- Bioaerosol monitoring surveys (in line with M9 & AfOR standards)
- Workplace occupational exposure monitoring
- Monitoring to assist with planning & permit applications
- Investigating & advising on sampling methods
- Provision of data interpretation & high-quality reports, impact assessments, & research
- Guidance on mitigating bioaerosol emissions
- Providing H&S training & guidance on Respiratory Protective Equipment
Our Track Record
Our Accreditations
Albion strive to provide only the very highest quality of service to their clients. To help achieve or goal we have committed to and have achieved recognised quality accreditation. Albion are one of the few consultancy organisations in the UK who are accredited as operating to the following management systems:
ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System
ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management Systems
ISO 45001:2018 – Occupational Health and Systems Management
Our systems are audited and accredited by BSI
We take pride in our quality management systems which provide a strong set of value enhancing processes to enable us to build on our reputation for technical excellence and the highest standards of client care.