Indoor Air Quality Testing Sydney & Australia
Air quality testing with Airsafe gives you peace of mind that you, your staff and family are safe from harmful airborne chemicals and dusts.
Indoor air quality testing is part of Airsafe's occupational hygiene practice. We're based in Sydney and work Australia-wide.
Questions? Call 1300 888 338
Indoor air quality services we offer
Silica Monitoring
Air monitoring that measures respirable crystalline silica against the exposure standard.
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Dust Monitoring
Reliable dust monitoring during construction and industrial works.
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Welding Fumes
Monitoring for the complex mix of hazardous chemicals in welding fume.
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Diesel Particulate Monitoring
Portable and fixed diesel particulate monitoring solutions.
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Hexavalent Chromium Monitoring
Hexavalent chromium, also known as chromium(VI) or Cr(VI), is a toxic form of the metallic element chromium, typically generated through industrial processes.
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Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
We can screen for up to 60 different VOCs, or run targeted monitoring.
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Carbon Monoxide Testing
Airsafe offers dangerous gas and carbon dioxide testing services to help you keep your employees and contractors safe, both indoors and outdoors.
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Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon (PAH) Monitoring
Monitoring for polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.
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Sodium Hydroxide (Alkaline Dust)
Sodium hydroxide (NaOH) has no smell. It is made up of solid white crystals that absorb water from…
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The highest standards in technical expertise, customer service and quality assurance.
Why choose Airsafe?
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NATA accredited
Airsafe’s asbestos testing lab is accredited for asbestos fibre identification by NATA, the National Association of Testing Authorities.
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Rapid response
When hazardous materials are suspected, we understand it's important to get an answer quickly.
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Cost-effective
We charge a single, low flat fee per sample tested. It’s the same price per sample whether you’re having one sample tested or 10.
Most Australian workers spend the majority of their day indoors, or in environments where air quality is variable. This is the case whether they work in a high-rise office building or a high-risk environment like a factory, construction site or mine.
Whatever the type of workplace, as an employer you should consider indoor air quality testing as a way of maintaining the health and safety of your people. Airsafe can help with all types of air quality testing, in Sydney or anywhere in Australia.
What is an airborne contaminant?
An airborne contaminant is a contaminant in the form of a fume, mist, gas, vapour or dust, and includes microorganisms. An airborne contaminant of this nature is a potentially harmful substance that is either not naturally in the air, or one that is present in an unnaturally high concentration, and to which workers may be exposed in their working environment.
Airborne contaminants may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- carbon monoxide
- inhalable dust
- respirable dust
- silica
- man-made vitreous fibres
- asbestos
Airsafe can monitor personal exposure to chemicals and dusts and compare the results to the published Australian workplace exposure standards (becoming workplace exposure limits from December 2026). Whatever the relevant exposure standards, our air monitoring reports will give you a definitive answer about whether they’re being exceeded.
Indoor air quality testing in office buildings
Today, many workers spend long periods of time indoors, in air-conditioned buildings. Studies have shown that increased sick leave and lower productivity can be related to poor heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.
The main cause of low air quality in office buildings is poorly maintained HVAC systems. When people work for an extended period in a building with poor air quality, they may expose themselves to a range of health risks, including:
- viral illness
- respiratory problems
- bacterial infections such as Legionnaires’ disease.
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought particular attention to the issue of indoor air quality, with poorly ventilated buildings increasing the likelihood of airborne virus transmission.
Airsafe are occupational hygiene consultants with many years’ experience in indoor air quality testing, throughout Sydney and Australia. If you suspect your workplace has an air quality issue, don’t hesitate: get in touch with Airsafe.
Air quality testing in high-risk workplaces
Some workplaces, like building sites, factories and mines, have particular air quality risks that need to be managed in specialised ways, often including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) by workers.
In some cases, businesses must demonstrate that the level of a particular chemical or particle in the air doesn’t exceed the allowable workplace exposure standards stipulated by Safe Work Australia. This requires sophisticated air quality testing by an experienced team like Airsafe’s.
Airsafe offers specialised indoor air quality testing and consultation around all substances of concern, including:
- inhalable and respirable dust
- diesel particulate
- hexavalent chromium
- polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs).
Rapid Response
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When time matters, experience counts.
Since 1988, Airsafe has provided fast, expert support for identifying hazardous materials, investigating contaminated sites, and testing indoor air quality. We deliver clear results and practical advice so you can act with confidence.
Your health and safety are always our highest priority.
4.9 stars from over 600 Google reviews, from builders, contractors, facility managers and industry across Australia.
“Air Safe has promptly assisted in inspecting and testing materials that are found to be a cause for concern either by our client or our internal team. It has always been a pleasure to work with Air Safe, whether that be with their administrative staff or their on field professionals. Services have always been fast, reliable and professional.”
Projects Division, March 2024, 5 stars
“We recently appointed Airsafe to undertake air monitoring and reporting at a brownfield development site during the demolition stage. Their proactive, professional and cost and time-efficient approach and implementation were excellent.”
Carl O. Peterson, December 2021, 5 stars
“AIRSAFE (Sydney) has been a reliable service provider for our asbestos business for many years now, providing professional laboratory testing and hygienist clearances to support our Asbestos operations. The staff are reliably friendly and super-efficient. We highly recommend their services based on our experience.”
Anita French, June 2024, 5 stars
Frequently asked questions
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It depends on the workplace and the hazard. In an office building, it usually means assessing ventilation and testing for the contaminants associated with poorly maintained HVAC systems. In a high-risk workplace like a construction site, factory or mine, it means monitoring personal exposure to specific chemicals and dusts, such as silica, welding fume or diesel particulate, and comparing the results to the published exposure standards. Our reports tell you clearly whether the standards are being exceeded and what to do about it.
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We have the equipment and expertise to monitor for a large variety of airborne contaminants, including respirable crystalline silica, diesel particulate matter, welding fume, hexavalent chromium, volatile organic compounds, carbon monoxide and other dangerous gases, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, sodium hydroxide, and other kinds of inhalable and respirable dust.
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If your people are reporting symptoms like headaches, irritation or unusual rates of illness, or if your building’s heating, ventilation and air conditioning hasn’t been well maintained, air quality testing is worth considering. Poor indoor air quality has been linked to increased sick leave and lower productivity, as well as health risks like respiratory problems and Legionnaires’ disease. Call us on 1300 888 338 to talk it through.
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Yes. We’re based in Sydney and work Australia-wide, with travel built into every interstate quote.
Contact us for indoor air quality testing today
Airsafe are your trusted experts for indoor air quality testing in Sydney and across Australia. Call us on 1300 888 338 to talk about indoor air quality.
Last updated: July 2026
Rapid Response
When time matters, experience counts.
Since 1988, Airsafe has provided fast, expert support for identifying hazardous materials, investigating contaminated sites, and testing indoor air quality. We deliver clear results and practical advice so you can act with confidence.
Your health and safety are always our highest priority.
