Permian Basin Industrial Hygiene Testing — Oilfield Exposure Monitoring
Accredited oilfield IH analysis for SE New Mexico & West Texas — Hobbs, Carlsbad, Lea & Eddy County, Midland-Odessa. H₂S, frac-sand silica & benzene analyzed in-house at our Houston lab. Samples received before 2:00 PM CST logged same day.
Why Accredited Oilfield Monitoring Protects Your Operation
OSHA Defensibility
Results from an AIHA-LAP accredited lab hold up with OSHA, legal counsel, and insurers. Field-read tubes and consumer kits do not.
Worker Health
H₂S is lethal at low ppm; silica and benzene are regulated carcinogens. Quantified data drives the right controls and respirators.
Liability & Insurance
Defensible exposure records protect against citations, claims, and litigation across multi-crew, multi-site operations.
Program Continuity
Standing-account monitoring keeps recurring silica, H₂S and benzene sampling on schedule as rigs and crews move across the basin.
Oilfield Exposure Monitoring, Analyzed In-House
The Permian is one continuous oilfield straddling SE New Mexico and West Texas, with one dominant exposure profile: hydrogen sulfide from sour gas, respirable crystalline silica from frac sand, and benzene from crude and produced water. AGT Labs is the accredited industrial hygiene lab behind that data — every sample analyzed in our Houston facility, no subcontracting, one chain of custody.
The consultants who rank locally for oilfield IH work ship their samples out of the basin to a lab like ours. Working with us directly removes the middleman and shortens the clock — critical when a rig or frac spread is waiting on a clearance.
- Personal and area H₂S and acid-gas monitoring by ion chromatography
- Respirable crystalline silica (frac sand) by X-ray diffraction
- Benzene & BTEX by NIOSH 1501 / OSHA 1028
- Welding fume, metals and hexavalent chromium for fabrication & maintenance
- Noise dosimetry and WBGT heat stress for rigs and outdoor crews
- Standing-account programs with reserved capacity for recurring monitoring
The Three Hazards That Define Permian Exposure Work
Upstream oil & gas has a distinct exposure profile. These three drive most Permian sampling programs — and all three are analyzed in-house.
Hydrogen Sulfide (H₂S)
Sour gas is the signature Permian hazard — life-threatening at low concentrations. We quantify H₂S and acid gases by ion chromatography for personal and area monitoring.
Respirable Silica (Frac Sand)
Sand movers, blenders and transfer points on frac spreads generate respirable crystalline silica. We analyze it by XRD for the OSHA silica standard.
Benzene & BTEX
Crude, condensate and produced water off-gas benzene — a regulated carcinogen. Personal sampling analyzed by NIOSH 1501 / OSHA 1028.
What We Analyze for Permian Sites
Every analyte below is run in-house under accreditation. Tap any card for the full method detail on our service pages.
H₂S & Reactive Gases
Ion chromatography for hydrogen sulfide and acid gases across sour-service operations.
View Service →Respirable Silica
XRD analysis of frac-sand respirable crystalline silica for OSHA compliance.
View Service →Benzene & BTEX
NIOSH 1501 / OSHA 1028 for crude, condensate and produced-water exposures.
View Service →Welding Fume & Metals
ICP-AES for 30+ elements — fabrication, pipe and maintenance welding.
View Service →Permian Analytes & OSHA Exposure Limits
The regulated limits your sampling program is measured against, and the method our lab runs for each.
| Hazard | OSHA PEL (8-hr TWA) | Lab Method | Sample Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benzene | 1 ppm (STEL 5 ppm) | NIOSH 1501 / OSHA 1028 | Charcoal tube, personal |
| Hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) | 20 ppm ceiling (ACGIH TLV 1 ppm) | Ion chromatography | Treated filter / bubbler |
| Respirable crystalline silica | 50 µg/m³ | XRD (NIOSH 7500 / OSHA ID-142) | Cyclone + PVC filter |
| Hexavalent chromium | 5 µg/m³ | OSHA ID-215 | PVC filter, personal |
| Welding fume metals (e.g. Mn) | Mn 5 mg/m³ (ACGIH 0.02 resp.) | ICP-AES | MCE filter, personal |
| Noise | 90 dBA (AL 85 dBA) | Dosimetry | Personal dosimeter |
Turnaround Times & Sample Kits
From kit request to final report — rush options and what ships to your site.
Kits Shipped to the Lease
- Pre-labeled sampling media (tubes, filters, cyclones)
- Calibrated pump loaner program for qualifying clients
- Chain of Custody form, pre-filled with your info
- Return shipping instructions & overnight courier guidance
- Field blanks and duplicates included
- Method & flow-rate guidance from our team
Permian Areas We Serve
Ship-in and courier coverage across both sides of the basin. Same-day log-in on receipt.
Hobbs & Lea County, NM
Dense drilling and production — H₂S, benzene, frac-sand silica and welding fume monitoring.
Carlsbad & Eddy County, NM
Delaware Basin operations, midstream and disposal — sour-gas and silica exposure work.
Midland & Odessa, TX
The Permian's operational hub — corporate HSE programs, fabrication yards and service companies.
Pecos, Andrews & Basin-Wide
Ship-in analysis for operators and service companies across the wider Permian footprint.
From the Lease to the Final Report
Request Kit
Call or email. We ship pre-labeled kits and loaner pumps to your field office or lease.
Collect Samples
Crews sample on schedule with our method and flow-rate guidance. Complete the COC fully.
Ship Back
Overnight courier to Houston. Samples logged same day if received before 2 PM CST.
Analysis & QA
AIHA-LAP accredited analysis in-house. Senior-analyst QA review before release.
Results
Reports delivered on the secure online portal, compared against OSHA limits.
Who Relies on AGT in the Permian
E&P Operators
Company HSE programs needing defensible H₂S, silica and benzene exposure data across active leases.
Frac & Sand Service Cos
Respirable silica monitoring for sand movers, blenders and transfer points under the OSHA silica standard.
Safety Consultants
Third-party IH firms that need an accredited lab partner with fast turnaround in the basin.
Fabrication & Maintenance
Welding fume, metals and hexavalent chromium monitoring for shops and turnaround crews.
Midstream & Disposal
Sour-gas and reactive-gas monitoring for gathering, compression and SWD operations.
Multi-Site Programs
Standing accounts with reserved capacity for recurring, scheduled monitoring across the basin.
Accredited Analysis, Shipped Straight to the Basin
AGT Labs analyzes every Permian sample at 10200 East Freeway, Suite 101, Houston TX 77029, with same-day log-in for samples received before 2:00 PM CST.
Permian IH Testing — Frequently Asked Questions
Do you need a New Mexico state license to analyze our samples?
What are the main oilfield hazards you monitor?
How do samples get from a remote Permian site to your lab?
Can you support frac-sand silica monitoring under the OSHA silica standard?
Do you handle multi-crew or standing-account programs?
Which analytes can you rush to 1 day?
Ready to Set Up Permian Monitoring or Request a Quote?
AIHA-LAP accredited oilfield IH analysis · H₂S · frac-sand silica · benzene · 1-day rush · kits shipped to the basin · standing-account & volume pricing available.