Does anyone have results from a quantitative air monitoring survey, preferably grab sampling for short term as well as long term, in the drywall industry. Basically I would like to demonstrate if possible that WEL's are not being exceeded, given all other controls in place i.e. L.E.V and FFFP2 masks. The objective is to demonstrate through detailed risk assessment that Face -fit testing is not reasonably practicable (but please don't let that distract from my question, I imagine that is a "Hot debate")

And if no-one can offer assistance down that line, are there other service providers, than occupational hygienists?

Palmer, my monitoring strategy would consider all SEG's, but likely be focussed on worst case scenario i.e. mechanical cuts of fixers, and T&J's/ plasterers mixing activities. Secondly, we do provide Face-fit testing and I'm about to go on the train the trainer course for face fit testing along with the rest of the H&S team. Maybe in trying not to detract from my question, I left out details implying our current practise ,maybe.....

But thanks for sharing your previous results. My intention was to "pipe down" an individual who both the majority of a labour force despise, and conscientious H&S professionals lament, for bringing our profession in to disrepute on a regular basis. Our controls, include segregated, well ventilated cutting areas, tool extraction, damp sweeping,as well as PPE/RPE, amongst others. The company are more than willing to demonstrate quantitatively that the WEL's are being exceeded, should 1 or a combination of our controls not be effective.

Thanks again, you appear to be only 1 of 98 views to venture comment :)