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WHICH TOOL FOR WHICH JOB
Mining and quarries: which instrument for which task?
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Use a sampling pump for lab dust samples, a real-time monitor for silica and dust as work happens, an outdoor kit at the boundary, plus gas monitors and noise dosimeters.
| Your task | Dust monitor | Sampling pump | Outdoor monitor | Gas monitor | Noise dosimeter | Start with |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dust & silicaWhat workers breathe and what the site puts out. | ||||||
| Dust samples on a worker for lab analysis | — | ✓ | — | — | — | GilAir Plus $45.00 / day Rent → |
| Real-time respirable crystalline silica | ✓ | — | — | — | — | AIR XS $300.00 / day Rent → |
| Real-time dust on a worker, no pump | ✓ | — | — | — | — | XD1+ $115.00 / day Rent → |
| Area dust readings at the work site | ✓ | — | Also | — | — | DustTrak 8533 $225.00 / day Rent → |
| Site boundaryMonitoring that runs without staff. | ||||||
| Unattended dust at the site boundary | Also | — | ✓ | — | — | DustTrak 8535 kit $60.00 / day Rent → |
| Boundary dust plus gases, with remote data | — | — | ✓ | — | — | AQS 1 Request a quote Rent → |
| Gas & noiseOther exposures on site. | ||||||
| Gas checks: O2, LEL, CO and H2S | — | — | — | ✓ | — | QRAE 3 $70.00 / day Rent → |
| A worker's noise exposure over a shift | — | — | — | — | ✓ | NoiseCHEK $70.00 / day Rent → |
Specs checked Oct 2026 · the shaded column follows the tab you picked above. Silica? Read the silica guide
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Mining monitoring questions
All rental FAQs →Sampling pumps for dust samples sent to a lab, real-time monitors for silica and dust, outdoor kits for the site boundary, gas monitors and noise dosimeters. Pick by task in the table above.
Yes. The DustTrak 8535 weatherproof kit runs a DustTrak 8533 for up to 24hrs on external batteries, or around the clock on AC power. The AQS 1 sends dust and gas data over 4G LTE, Wi-Fi or Ethernet.
Yes. Rent the GilAir Plus or AirChek TOUCH and add SKC Parallel Particle Impactors (2 L/min, with pre-weighed PVC filters) to the same order.
More about Mining
Mining operations require reliable monitoring for respirable dust, toxic and combustible gases, noise exposure, and air quality to meet MSHA and OSHA standards. Rent dust samplers, gas monitors, noise dosimeters, and air sampling pumps from RAECO Rents. All equipment is well maintained and annually calibrated, with fast turnaround and technical phone support to help you match the right instruments to your site conditions.
This guide explains what each instrument does. Your safety professional decides which method and criteria apply to your site.
Not sure which instruments fit?
Tell us about the site and we will recommend the right setup. Need it longer than 14 days? Longer rentals are available by quote.