Wearable personal dust monitoring kit for five workers, detecting PM1, PM2.5, and PM10 respirable dust in real time with visual and audible alerts when levels rise.
Wearable personal dust monitoring kit for five workers, detecting PM1, PM2.5, and PM10 respirable dust in real time with visual and audible alerts when levels rise.
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Construction dust is an invisible killer, silica is the biggest risk to construction workers after asbestos. Remove the guesswork, and expose the risk.
Wearable personal dust monitoring kit for five workers, each equipped with a Dustlight photometric particulate detector, a Klick Fast armband, and a Go Connector for immediate body-worn deployment. Each Dustlight detects PM1, PM2.5, PM10, and respirable dust particles in real time and alerts the wearer when concentrations rise, prompting them to put on their respiratory protective equipment before exposure reaches a harmful level.
Construction dust is invisible. Workers cannot see silica, wood dust, or fine particulate in the air around them. Without a device that tells them when dust levels are dangerous, they rely on guesswork — and the consequences of consistent under-protection accumulate over years, not days.
Without monitoring, workers decide whether to wear their masks based on what they can see. Most dust that causes long-term lung disease is too fine to see at all. A site operative cutting concrete or grinding metal in a moderately ventilated area may be above a harmful threshold for hours without knowing it, and without feeling any immediate discomfort that would prompt them to act. The Dustlight detects that invisible exposure at the point it is happening. The display turns yellow, then red. The alarm sounds. The worker puts their mask on.
Real-time particulate detection: Detects PM1, PM2.5, PM10, and respirable dust using photometric sensing. Results update continuously throughout the shift. No waiting for laboratory analysis.
Traffic light colour display: The display changes from green to yellow to red as dust concentrations rise, with a matching emoji indicator. Readable at a glance without stopping work. Audible alarm accompanies visual alerts.
Three battery modes: Continuous Mode runs up to 7 hours with the fastest measurement intervals. Standard Mode (the default) runs up to 20 hours. Eco Mode extends battery life up to 40 hours, suited to long shifts and multi-day deployments.
Bluetooth app connectivity: The Dustlight app logs all measurements, allows alert thresholds to be configured, and exports data as a CSV file for records and risk assessment documentation.
Klick Fast armband and Go Connector included: Each unit ships ready to deploy. The armband positions the Dustlight at breathing zone height on the upper arm. The Go Connector allows fast docking and undocking without inversion.
Compact and lightweight: 65 x 65 x 32.5mm, 150g. Light enough to wear throughout a full shift without it becoming a burden.
Robust case: The grey over-moulded housing is built for construction site and industrial environments.
Indicative measurement device: The Dustlight is designed for real-time personal exposure awareness and to support RPE compliance. It is not a substitute for formal gravimetric sampling where compliance with occupational exposure limits requires measurement accreditation.
Trades and roles:
Site managers and principal contractors
Health and safety officers
Construction operatives
Woodworking and joinery operatives
Manufacturing and facilities managers
Industries:
Construction and civil engineering
Woodworking and joinery
Metalworking and fabrication
Manufacturing
Demolition
| Specification | Detail |
| Product Name | Dustlight Workforce 5 Kit - Wearable Dust Monitoring for Site Teams |
| SKU | ME100001 |
| Kit Contents (per kit) | |
| Dustlight Monitors | 5 units |
| Klick Fast Armbands | 5 units (black) |
| Klick Fast Go Connectors | 5 units |
| Charging Cables | 5 units (USB-to-magnetic, included per Dustlight) |
| Dustlight Unit Specifications (per unit) | |
| Particle Detection | PM1, PM2.5, PM10, respirable dust |
| Sensory Technology | Photometric |
| Measurement Type | Indicative. Not a substitute for gravimetric sampling. |
| Display | Colour display, traffic light indicators (green, yellow, red) |
| Alert Types | Visual (display) and audible |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth via Dustlight app |
| Battery: Continuous Mode | Up to 7 hours |
| Battery: Standard Mode (default) | Up to 20 hours |
| Battery: Eco Mode | Up to 40 hours |
| Charging | USB-to-magnetic cable (included), 5V 1A USB power source |
| Operating Temperature | -10°C to +40°C |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 65mm x 65mm x 32.5mm |
| Weight | 150g |
| Origin | Made and developed in Germany |
| Colour | Grey and black |
| Application or condition | Status |
| Construction sites: cutting, grinding, breaking, drilling | ✓ Suitable |
| Woodworking and joinery workshops | ✓ Suitable |
| Metalworking and fabrication environments | ✓ Suitable |
| Manufacturing and industrial facilities | ✓ Suitable |
| Demolition and site clearance | ✓ Suitable |
| Body-worn use via Klick Fast armband (included) | ✓ Suitable |
| Operating temperatures between -10°C and +40°C | ✓ Suitable |
| Formal occupational exposure limit compliance monitoring | ✗ Not suitable. Indicative measurements only. Gravimetric sampling required for compliance. |
| ATEX or intrinsically safe environments | ✗ Not rated for ATEX use |
| Operating temperatures below -10°C or above +40°C | ✗ Outside operating range |
The Workforce 5 Kit is used by site managers and health and safety officers deploying personal dust monitoring across a team in one purchase. It suits construction sites where five or more operatives work in dusty environments throughout the day, and where the site manager wants to move from assumption-based RPE compliance to evidence-based monitoring. It is also used by woodworking businesses, fabrication shops, and manufacturing facilities equipping their most exposed workers with real-time personal detection.
Equipping a team of five construction operatives with individual dust monitors during high-risk tasks such as concrete cutting, block grinding, and demolition work, so each worker receives a personal alert when their own exposure rises.
Deploying body-worn monitoring across a woodworking or joinery workshop where operatives move between different machines and exposure levels vary throughout the shift.
Providing real-time dust data to support a risk assessment under COSHH Regulations 2002, supplementing periodic air quality monitoring with continuous personal exposure data.
Monitoring dust exposure across a team during site induction, enabling a site manager to demonstrate compliance culture and show operatives the real-time effect of their tasks on the air around them.
Using the app to log measurement history across all five units, building an exposure record for each worker that supports documentation requirements under health and safety management systems.
Deploying across a demolition team where silica-containing materials are disturbed, keeping each worker informed of their personal breathing zone concentration in real time.
Step 1: Attach a Go Connector to each Dustlight unit before first use by pressing the connector onto the magnetic adapter plate on the back of the device.
Step 2: Fit an armband to each operative's upper arm, with the dock facing outward. Feed excess strap through the nylon keeper.
Step 3: Dock the Dustlight into the armband by sliding the Go Connector into the dock until it locks. The device sits at breathing zone height on the upper arm.
Step 4: Power the Dustlight on using the single button on the side. Allow 30 seconds for the sensor to reach a stable reading before work begins.
Step 5: The display shows current dust concentration. Green means concentrations are within the configured limit. Yellow indicates the level is approaching the threshold. Red means the threshold has been exceeded and RPE should be put on immediately.
Step 6: Download the Dustlight app to connect via Bluetooth. Use the app to set alert thresholds for the specific dust types being monitored on site, review measurement history, and export data as a CSV file.
Step 7: Charge each unit via the included USB-to-magnetic cable between shifts. A 5V 1A USB power source is required. Select the battery mode that matches the shift length before starting each day.
Not configuring alert thresholds for the dust type: The Dustlight ships with default threshold values. Sites handling silica, wood dust, or other substances with specific Workplace Exposure Limits under HSE EH40 should configure thresholds in the app to match the relevant limits before deploying.
Treating the Dustlight as a compliance instrument: The Dustlight provides indicative measurements. Where formal compliance with occupational exposure limits requires accredited measurement, gravimetric sampling by a competent occupational hygienist is required alongside the Dustlight, not instead of it.
Wearing the armband too low on the arm: The device should sit at the upper arm, in the breathing zone. Wearing it at the wrist or waist positions the sensor below the zone where dust is inhaled and will not give an accurate picture of personal exposure.
Not connecting to the app before site use: The app is where alert thresholds are configured. Deploying units without connecting to the app means each device is running on default settings, which may not reflect the specific dust types or limits applicable to the site.
Running on Continuous Mode for a full shift without charging: Continuous Mode provides the fastest measurement intervals but reduces battery life to up to 7 hours. For full 8-plus-hour shifts, use Standard Mode (up to 20 hours) unless the measurement interval needs to be maximised for a specific task.
The Dustlight is a personal exposure monitoring device. It is designed to alert wearers to rising dust concentrations and prompt the use of appropriate respiratory protective equipment. It does not reduce dust exposure on its own. Action must be taken when the device alerts, including putting on the correct RPE, improving local exhaust ventilation, or leaving the exposure area. The Dustlight is intended for indicative measurements only. For substances requiring formal compliance monitoring against Workplace Exposure Limits under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002, accredited gravimetric sampling is the required measurement method. The Dustlight is not rated for ATEX or intrinsically safe environments. Do not use outside the operating temperature range of -10°C to +40°C.
Clean the device exterior with a dry cloth. Do not use solvents or water on the unit. The sensor has a patented protection system designed to keep the optical measuring unit clean, but the device should be inspected regularly for blockage of the air inlet mesh on the side. Charge via the included magnetic cable using a 5V 1A USB power source. Do not use a higher-output charger. Store in a clean, dry environment away from extremes of temperature. The manufacturer recommends sensor maintenance at least every 12 months, with maintenance intervals calculated by the device based on usage time and dust concentration.
Q: What is in the Dustlight Workforce 5 Kit?
A: The kit includes five Dustlight personal dust monitors, five Klick Fast armbands, and five Klick Fast Go Connectors. Each Dustlight also includes a USB-to-magnetic charging cable. Everything needed to equip five workers with body-worn personal dust monitoring is in the box.
Q: How does the Dustlight detect dust?
A: The Dustlight uses photometric sensing to measure airborne particulate concentrations in real time. An internal light source illuminates particles passing through the sensor, and the scattered light is measured to calculate concentration. It detects PM1, PM2.5, PM10, and respirable dust fractions. Results update continuously and are displayed on the colour screen throughout the shift.
Q: Is the Dustlight a certified compliance instrument?
A: The Dustlight provides indicative measurements. It is designed to give workers real-time awareness of their personal dust exposure and to prompt RPE use when concentrations rise. It is not a substitute for accredited gravimetric sampling, which remains the required measurement method for formal compliance with Workplace Exposure Limits under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 and HSE EH40. The Dustlight works alongside formal assessment, not instead of it.
Q: What is this kit NOT suitable for?
A: It is not suitable as a standalone compliance monitoring system where accredited exposure measurements are legally required. It is not rated for ATEX or intrinsically safe environments. It must not be used outside the operating temperature range of -10°C to +40°C. It is also not a replacement for engineering controls, local exhaust ventilation, or appropriate RPE selection.
Q: How do the three battery modes work?
A: Continuous Mode provides the fastest measurement intervals and the most detailed real-time data, but runs for up to 7 hours. This suits high-intensity monitoring tasks or specific task assessments. Standard Mode is the default and runs up to 20 hours, covering most full working shifts. Eco Mode extends battery life up to 40 hours by reducing measurement frequency, suited to low-activity monitoring or extended multi-day deployments. Battery mode is selected in the app before deployment.
Q: How does the Dustlight app work?
A: The free Dustlight app connects to each device via Bluetooth. Through the app, you can set alert thresholds for specific dust types, review the full measurement history for each device, adjust display brightness and alert volume, and export measurement data as a CSV file for records and documentation. Multiple devices can be managed from the same app, making it practical for a site manager overseeing all five units in a workforce deployment.
Q: How do I deploy five units across a team?
A: Each unit is fully self-contained. Connect to the app before deployment to configure alert thresholds for the dust types present on site. Fit an armband to each operative's upper arm, dock the Dustlight, and power on. The display handles the rest. Workers do not need to interact with the app themselves. The site manager reviews data and adjusts settings centrally.
