Protect worker health and support COSHH compliance with professional Bioaerosol Monitoring from Synergy Environmental Solutions.
Bioaerosols (biological aerosols) can include bacteria, fungi, spores and fragments of biological material that become airborne during certain work activities. We assess exposure in real working conditions and provide clear, practical recommendations to help you control risk.
Bioaerosols are airborne particles of biological origin, which may include:
They can be generated wherever organic matter is disturbed, handled, processed, or becomes wet and contaminated.
This is a COSHH issue because bioaerosols can affect health through inhalation, and in some settings through skin/eye contact as well.
Bioaerosol exposure is most commonly associated with:
In many workplaces, exposure is task-based (peaks when materials are tipped, moved, shredded, screened, or washed down).
Potential health effects can include:
The risk depends on the type of work, materials handled, ventilation, and how effectively exposure is controlled.
Under COSHH, employers must assess and control exposure to substances hazardous to health — including biological agents and bioaerosols where there is a risk to health.
HSE guidance on monitoring makes clear that monitoring is used to show control is adequate, not to measure health effects.
In bioaerosol settings, monitoring is often used to:
For certain regulated biowaste facilities, the Environment Agency has published guidance on approaches to environmental bioaerosol monitoring (M9).
Dust is generally non-biological particulate matter. Bioaerosols are airborne particles of biological origin such as bacteria, fungi and spores.
Not in the same way as many chemical substances. Bioaerosol assessment focuses on risk, tasks, controls and practical exposure reduction rather than a single WEL-based approach.
Commonly in waste and recycling, composting, and wastewater/sewage-related work.
Yes. Monitoring is used to show whether control is adequate and to identify where improvements are needed.
If you operate in waste, recycling, composting, wastewater, agriculture, or any process that generates biological aerosols, we can help you understand and reduce exposure.
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