Who is qualified to conduct rubber fume and dust exposure monitoring?

In the UK, rubber fume and dust exposure monitoring should be carried out by a competent person — typically an occupational hygienist or environmental consultant with experience in air monitoring. The individual should have a solid understanding of the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations and how to apply them in practical settings.

Ideally, they’ll hold qualifications from a recognised body like the British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS) or similar, and use sampling methods that follow HSE guidance and ISO standards. It’s not just about having the right equipment — they need to understand when to test, how to position sampling equipment, and how to interpret the results accurately.

Some employers try to do in-house monitoring, but without proper training, this can lead to unreliable results — which won’t hold up in a compliance check or legal case.