Personal Sampler, Model No.: PS-1
Personal Sampler is a battery operated mini air sampler that can be clipped on to a person to enable hands-free sampling of inhalable gaseous pollutants and particulate matter in the air actually breathed by the person at work place.
Regulatory agencies in industrialized countries and ISO 14000 lay great emphasis on monitoring work exposure. In India, the Factories act – 1948 as amended in 1987 also places a responsibility on factory management vide section 7-A (2) (e) and 41-F to ensure that workers should not be at risk of ill health due to exposure to high levels of air pollutants during duty hours. As a result of this regular monitoring of workers' exposure is mandatory, particularly in industries where workers are exposed to dusty and toxic environments. The Factories Act also specifies TaxsLV limits for exposure over the 8-hour work shift for a variety of pollutants.
As the worker (during his normal work routine) keeps moving on the shop floor and at times off the shop floor for lunch and breaks etc. there is a need for a light-weight battery operated instrument that can be worn by the worker so that the monitoring equipment faithfully gets exposed to the varying work environment of the worker.
Personal Sampler (PS 1) is design as per NIOSH 0500. PS 1 is a handheld device designed for personal air sampling in various industrial and environmental settings. The sampler utilizes a cyclone to collect airborne particles for subsequent analysis. The device is equipped with flow meter to enable consistent sampling rates over extended periods. An appropriate filter placed in the cyclone forms the sampling medium for sampling of dust or particulates.
Rechargeable batteries have been used with sufficient storage to operate the system for 6-8 hours making it easier to compare.