Diesel Particulate Matter Testing — Regulatory Requirements
From 1 December 2026, Safe Work Australia requires all workplaces to comply with a new legally enforceable Workplace Exposure Limit (WEL) for Diesel Particulate Matter of 0.01 mg/m³ — a 90% reduction from the previous standard. State-based WHS regulators require employers to monitor and control worker exposure to DPM. Regular air monitoring and Diesel Particulate Matter testing is essential for:
- Demonstrating compliance with the new 1 December 2026 workplace exposure limits
- Protecting worker health and safety from a known Group 1 carcinogen
- Supporting occupational hygienist assessments and reports
- Meeting insurance and legal obligations
- Providing legally defensible monitoring data using NIOSH Method 5040
Our Capability
With over 35 years of NATA accredited laboratory experience, AMAL Analytical is uniquely positioned to deliver accurate Diesel Particulate Matter Testing results that are scientifically valid for your workplace health and safety obligations. Our analysts work directly with occupational hygienists and safety professionals across Australia to ensure testing is fit for purpose and delivered on time. NATA accreditation for Diesel Particulate Matter Testing service is currently in progress.
