Find air quality pumps designed to detect hazards inherent in your industry Many different types of air quality pumps are manufactured for today's workplace. One type of air quality pump may be better than another, depending on your industry. Pumps can be purchased to measure indoor or outdoor air quality and take samples of high or low volumes of air. The best way to narrow down your air quality pumps list is find a provider that carries a large selection, allowing you to compare each model's specifications and features.

I recommend:  Zefon International carries the models of a few select manufacturers of air quality pumps. SKC also carries several and compares them side-by-side with an easy to read table. SKC's site also provides a list of which air measurements are best taken with each type of pump.

Determine if you need high- or low-volume air quality pumps High-volume air quality pumps are used for general air sampling, breathing zone sampling and process sampling. Low-volume air quality pumps are primarily designed for measuring radioactivity in the air.

I recommend:  HI-Q Environmental Products has a complete line of outdoor high-volume air samplers or air quality pumps. F&J Specialty Products has an equally impressive line of low-volume air quality pumps.

Consider purchasing personal air quality pumps to monitor individual exposure Personal air sampling pumps may be worth considering for peace of mind and to ensure the safety of your employees. Personal air sampling pumps can help manage worker health risk by monitoring individual exposure to vapors, gases and other toxic substances.

I recommend:  Sensidyne and Geotechnical Services carry complete lines of personal air quality pumps designed for individual use. Review each model's features to determine which one is best suited for your workplace and employees.