Under the requirements of COSHH users are required to test for foreseeable
contaminants in their compressed air. The "usual" technique adopted to meet this requirement is
to carry out monthly air quality tests. This technique is not only
expensive it, in fact, does not provide any actual protection and does not meet
the requirements of the legislation unless suitable control methods are
incorporated in the compressed air system.
Under health and safety legislation users are required to carry out risk
assessments provide control measures, and ensure the continued effectiveness of the
control measure. Using regular testing only goes part way to meeting these
requirements.
Using the Niltox method the user has provided a control measure and the
colour change monitor ensures the continued effectiveness, this reduces the need
for the testing to an annual basis. This solution provides protection and
testing requirements all at a cost lower than monthly
testing.