Plastic Fumes Northampton

Plastic Fumes Assessment in Northampton

We recently carried out an assessment of plastic fumes at an industrial facility in Northampton. The aim was to evaluate employee exposure to hazardous substances, particularly those associated with plastic and rubber processing. This was crucial for ensuring a safe and healthy work environment.

Our team focused on areas where plastic injection moulding and rubber processing occur. We measured levels of several contaminants, including acrolein, formaldehyde, rubber process dust, and rubber fumes. The monitoring revealed that while most substances were within safe limits, rubber fumes in certain areas were significant, reaching up to 67% of the Workplace Exposure Limit (WEL).

The assessment included personal and static air sampling to capture real-time exposure levels. Personal samples were taken directly from workers’ breathing zones, while static samples were collected from key areas around the machinery. Our findings highlighted that rubber fumes, particularly in the rubber injection moulding area, posed the most significant risk.