

Name
James Farrell
Job title
Senior Hazardous Materials Consultant
Industry
Environmental / Hazardous Materials Consulting
An upgrade to a client’s site involves several key activities with the potential to impact on external air quality. AirSENCE DUST-WATCH was hired to provide real-time dust monitoring to ensure compliance with environmental requirements and to minimise impacts on surrounding receptors.
The only challenge encountered was during the setup of the monitor. Suitable large-diameter poles were not available on site, so a solution using a sleeper and a smaller pole was implemented to facilitate installation.
The system is easy to use, and its elevated, off-ground positioning reduces on-site interference.
Dust levels have been effectively managed within acceptable limits, and there has been increased confidence from both the client and stakeholders regarding environmental performance.
The data is used for reporting and to inform site management decisions. It enables timely implementation of mitigation measures when required and supports ongoing compliance and regulatory reporting.
We have not yet opted to implement system alerts; however, this is a feature of AirSENCE DUST-WATCH we are interested in exploring.