Swabs and Kits

As the largest organ in the human body, one of the main functions of the skin is to provide a protective barrier against harmful substances. Contact with hazardous substances whether directly or via a surface that has been contaminated with the hazardous substance can cause a range of health problems. Some of these are localised to the skin and can result in irritation, allergic responses, burns, allergic contact dermatitis. In addition to the effects of chemicals directly on skin, the skin can also act as a pathway for chemicals to be absorbed into the body and therefore affect other organs within the body.

What is Surface Sampling?

Surface and dermal samplers play an important part of any occupational health and safety program. Fast, easy to use and accurate swab test kits, wipes and sampling test kits are important tools to help identify work practises that may result in exposure, educating workers about prevention and reinforcing safe work practises.

Whether you are testing for metals such as lead or chromium or testing for methamphetamines or fungal spores, Air-Met Scientific offers a wide range of swab test kits and wipes to help you effectively identify surface or dermal hazards.

Surface Sampling Test Kits

Skin exposure to chemicals in the workplace can cause a range of health problems, especially when absorption can occur without being noticed by the worker. From amine and lead test kit to meth home test kits, Air-Met Scientific offers a range of effective swab test kits and surface wipe kits to effectively detect the presence of surface hazards for on-the-spot screening of at-risk surfaces. Air-Met Scientific offers a complete range of surface and skin sampling swab test kits and indicators from CLI and SKC Inc that are ideal for testing a variety of chemicals including:

Lead
Aromatic amines
Aromatic isocyanates
Aliphatic amines
Isocyanate
Hydrazine
Acid/Bases
Metals such as lead and chromium
Methamphetamine residue

Our surface and skin sampling product range includes:

Dermal Samplers: Air-Met’s range of dermal samplers from SKC Inc are simple, easy to use and visible proof of hazardous exposure on the skin. Our range includes Full Disclosure Lead Detection kits and Skin SWYPEs used to detect the presence of aromatic amines, aromatic isocyanates, aliphatic amines, aliphatic isocyanates, hydrazine, and acids/bases.

Surface Samplers: From 3M to CLI by SKC Inc, we offer a wide range of swab test kits and wipe kits for the effective identification of surface contamination and hazards. Ideal for on-the-spot screening of at-risk surfaces, our range includes LeadCheck™ Kits, MethChek DIY meth residue test kits, Ghost Wipes, Smear Tabs, Surface SWYPEs and more.

For more information about our range of surface and dermal sampling test kits, contact your local Air-Met Scientific office at one of our six locations across Australia today.