MSS025026 — Perform sampling and testing of air

1 Confirm air sampling and testing requirements with supervisor

• 1.1Review site plan, sampling and testing locations and history of sampling and testing
• 1.2Confirm the scope and purpose of air sampling and testing and data requirements
• 1.3Confirm sampling methods, locations, numbers and types of samples, and duration and/or frequency of sampling from workplace or client’s sampling plan
• 1.4Check that all air sampling and testing procedures are in accordance with client or workplace requirements and relevant standards and guidelines
• 1.5Clarify and/or confirm requirements with supervisor

2 Prepare for air sampling and testing

• 2.1Identify site and sampling and testing hazards and review workplace safety procedures
• 2.2Liaise with relevant personnel to arrange site access and obtain required clearances and/or permits
• 2.3Review field sampling procedures and sample preparation methods required for specific laboratory tests
• 2.4Select sampling equipment and conditions to achieve representative samples and preserve sample integrity during collection, storage and transit
• 2.5Ensure all reagents, solutions, standards and blanks (as appropriate) are obtained and/or ready for field use
• 2.6Select field test equipment and/or instruments and check operation and calibration, as applicable, in accordance with procedures and manufacturer instructions
• 2.7Assemble, check and stow all sampling equipment, field test equipment, materials, containers and safety equipment for safe transport
• 2.8Arrange suitable transport to, from and around site

3 Conduct sampling of air

• 3.1Locate sampling sites and, if required, services at the site
• 3.2Conduct representative sampling in accordance with sampling plan and defined procedures for field and laboratory testing
• 3.3Ensure controls, blanks and replicate samples are properly integrated into the sampling process
• 3.4Record information and label samples in accordance with traceability requirements
• 3.5Record environmental conditions and any atypical observations made during sampling that may impact on sample representativeness or integrity
• 3.6Transport samples back to base according to workplace procedures and relevant guidelines

4 Conduct field and laboratory testing of air

• 4.1Take sufficient measurements of samples and, if appropriate, standards to obtain reliable data
• 4.2Obtain sample or subsample for designated field test or locate established locations for in-situ testing
• 4.3Set up, check, calibrate and use equipment, instruments, reagents, gases in accordance with specified test methods and/or procedures and any manufacturer instructions
• 4.4Perform tests, procedures and observations in accordance with specified methods and/or procedures
• 4.5Record field and laboratory observations and results and ensure that they are accurately transferred to workplace information management system

5 Process and interpret air data

• 5.1Review test data, noting atypical observations
• 5.2Check calculated values are consistent with expectations and recalculate to correct any errors
• 5.3Estimate and document uncertainty of measurement in accordance with workplace procedures
• 5.4Record processed results in accordance with workplace procedures
• 5.5Interpret trends in data and/or results and report out-of-specification or atypical results promptly to relevant personnel
• 5.6Determine if obvious procedure or equipment problems have led to atypical data or results
• 5.7Compare results with established air quality standards and any statutory environmental quality concentration limits
• 5.8Finalise reporting of results in accordance with workplace requirements

6 Maintain a safe work environment

• 6.1Rehabilitate sampling site to render it safe and to minimise environmental impact
• 6.2Clean equipment, instruments, containers, work area and vehicles according to workplace procedures
• 6.3Check serviceability of equipment and instruments before storage
• 6.4Use defined safe work practices and personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure personal safety and that of others
• 6.5Minimise the generation of waste and environmental impact according to procedures
• 6.6Ensure the safe collection of all hazardous wastes for disposal

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