Protect Your Air, Protect Your Health
At Full Spectrum Environmental, we provide professional respirable dust testing services to accurately measure fine airborne particles that can impact respiratory health. Whether for your home, business, or yacht, our certified testing helps you understand and manage dust exposure risks effectively.
What Is Respirable Dust?
Respirable dust refers to tiny airborne particles small enough to penetrate deep into the lungs when inhaled. These fine particles, typically less than 4 micrometers in diameter, can bypass the body’s natural defense mechanisms and cause respiratory health issues over time. Respirable dust is a key concern in both residential and commercial environments, especially in workplaces where dust exposure is prevalent.
What Causes Respirable Dust in the Air?
Respirable dust can originate from various sources depending on the environment, including:
Construction and Demolition
Grinding, Cutting, and Sanding
Abrasive Blasting
Mining and Quarrying
Don't Compromise on Safety. Act Now.
Protect your health, your employees, and your business from the dangers of respirable dust exposure. Proactive testing is the first step towards a safer, compliant environment.
Why Respirable Dust Needs to Be Tested
Licensed environmental professionals collect air samples with specialized equipment to measure fine dust particles that can be inhaled. These samples are analyzed in accredited labs to determine dust levels, providing clear results to address workplace or indoor air concerns.
Testing for respirable dust helps:
- Quantify the concentration of fine dust particles in the air
- Identify hazardous working or living environments
- Provide data for regulatory compliance and risk management
- Inform targeted mitigation strategies to improve air quality and health safety
How Respirable Dust Testing Works:
Sample Collection with Calibrated Flow Rate
We use specialized personal or area sampling pumps set to precise flow rates to capture airborne respirable dust. Size-selective devices ensure only particles small enough to reach deep lungs (<4 µm) are collected on filters during sampling.
Laboratory Analysis by Gravimetric Measurement
The collected filters are analyzed by an accredited laboratorys where respirable dust is measured by weight using gravimetric analysis. This precise method compares filter weights before and after sampling to determine the exact concentration of dust in the air.
Comprehensive Reporting & Interpretation
Once analysis is complete, we provide detailed reports showing respirable dust levels relative to occupational standards. Our experts review the data and offer recommendations for reducing dust exposure and improving air quality.
We Test All Types of Properties
Whether you’re a homeowner, property manager, or business owner, we handle mold inspections for a wide range of properties.
Residential Services
Protect your home with mold, water, air quality, and indoor environmental testing tailored to Florida homeowners.
Commercial Services
Ensure regulatory compliance and indoor safety for schools, offices, retail centers, and multifamily buildings.
Maritime Services
Testing for yachts, ships, and vessels—dockside or at port. We provide mold, water and air quality testing for onboard safety and compliance.
Industrial Hygiene
Comprehensive environmental testing and exposure assessments for workplaces, and industrial operations—compliance, safety, and risk management.