Workplace Safety and Occupational Hygiene Testing
AMAL Analytical provides workplace safety and occupational hygiene testing Australia-wide, with a comprehensive list of NATA accredited services. Our state-of-the-art analytical capabilities support occupational hygienists, workplace health and safety officers, and environmental consultants in maintaining compliance with SafeWork Australia exposure standards.
As an independently owned specialist laboratory with almost 40 years of NATA accreditation (Accreditation Number: 2431), we combine advanced analytical equipment with direct access to our senior technical staff, providing the expert consultation and responsive service that corporate laboratories cannot match.
NATA-Accredited Workplace Testing Services
The following workplace testing services are covered under our NATA accreditation, providing the highest level of quality assurance and defensible results:
Airborne Contaminant Analysis
- Crystalline Silica (RCS) – respirable crystalline silica testing using both XRD and FTIR methodologies, supporting compliance with the 0.05 mg/m³ workplace exposure standard. Our dual-method capability ensures accurate quantification regardless of sample matrix interferences.
- Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) – analysis of workplace air samples for organic solvents and chemical vapours using validated collection and analytical methods.
- Welding Fumes – comprehensive analysis of welding fume composition including trace metal content, supporting workplace risk assessments in fabrication and manufacturing facilities.
Heavy Metal and Trace Element Testing
- Lead on Ghost Wipes – surface contamination assessment for lead using ghost wipe sampling, essential for facilities handling lead-containing materials or investigating historical contamination.
- Lead Percentage in Paint – quantitative analysis of lead content in paint samples, supporting renovation and demolition hazard assessments.
- Trace Metals on Filters – analysis of airborne particulate samples for comprehensive metal content including chromium, nickel, manganese, and other occupational health hazards.
Dust and Particulate Monitoring
- Gravimetric Weighing – precise quantification of total dust, respirable dust, and inhalable dust samples collected from workplace air monitoring programmes using AS2985-2009 & AS3640-2009 Australian Standards
- Dust Monitoring – comprehensive assessment of airborne particulate matter supporting compliance with workplace exposure standards and engineering control effectiveness evaluations.
Specialised Industrial Contaminants
- Polyaromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) – workplace air monitoring for PAH compounds, common in petroleum, coal tar, and combustion processes.
- Phenolic Compounds – detection of phenol and related compounds in industrial workplace environments.
Additional Validated Testing Capabilities
The following specialised tests are performed using the same rigorous quality management systems and fully validated methodologies that underpin our NATA-accredited services:
- Formaldehyde and Aldehydes – Quantification of formaldehyde, glutaraldehyde, and other aldehyde compounds in workplace air using validated NIOSH methods, supporting compliance with updated exposure limits.
- Chromium VI – Specialized testing for hexavalent chromium using validated methodologies. This known carcinogen requires strict workplace monitoring in metal finishing, welding, and chrome plating operations.
- Inorganic Mercury – Detection and quantification of mercury vapour and particulate mercury in workplace air using validated analytical procedures.
- Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) – Analysis of air and surface samples for PCB contamination using validated methods, supporting electrical equipment assessments and building investigations.
- Inorganic Acids and Anion Analysis – Quantification of acid mists and anions in workplace air using validated analytical techniques.
- NOx and SOx – Analysis of nitrogen oxides and sulfur oxides in industrial emissions and workplace air using validated methodologies.
Quality Assurance Across All Testing
Whether NATA-accredited or utilising validated non-accredited methods, all workplace testing at AMAL is performed using internationally recognised methodologies from:
- NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health)
- OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
- USEPA (United States Environmental Protection Agency)
- ASTM International
- Australian Standards
Our comprehensive quality management system—developed over 38+ years of NATA accreditation—ensures rigorous quality control, equipment calibration, and method validation across all workplace safety testing, providing defensible results for regulatory compliance, litigation support, and workplace risk assessments.
Supporting Occupational Hygiene Professionals
We understand that occupational hygiene consultants require more than just analytical results—you need a laboratory partner who understands your workflow and compliance obligations. As an independent specialist laboratory, AMAL provides:
- Direct Access to Technical Staff – Consult directly with our analytical chemists regarding method selection, detection limits, and result interpretation.
- Fast Turnaround Times – Standard results within 5-7 business days, with express services available for urgent compliance situations or incident investigations.
- Comprehensive Reporting – Clear documentation of methodologies, detection limits, quality control data, and compliance status relative to exposure standards.
- Method Flexibility – Ability to accommodate non-standard sampling scenarios or custom analytical requirements.
- Personal Service – Responsive communication and flexible scheduling that large corporate laboratories cannot provide.
Expert Consultation for Complex Workplace Assessments
Whether you’re establishing a new monitoring programme, investigating a workplace incident, or validating engineering controls, our technical team is available to discuss sampling strategies, appropriate analytical methods, and regulatory requirements. This consultation service distinguishes us from automated corporate laboratories and ensures your monitoring programme delivers the data you need.
Contact Us Today
AMAL is commited to ensuring all the needs of the customer are completly met, contact us to learn more about our lab testing services.