DEVELOPMENTS IN WORKPLACE AEROSOL SAMPLING

Sampling conventions for inhalable, thoracic and respirable aerosol fr actions have now been agreed internationally and published as both Eur opean and International standards, Implementation of these sampling co nventions will require discussion of the target fractions appropriate for various aerosol hazards, the sampling instruments to recommend for the three target fractions and estimation of the likely impact that a ny changes in sampling method could have on apparent exposures. This p aper reviews the performance of both available and developing aerosol sampling technologies and discusses some of the wider issues involved in moving to improved sampling methods.