Table 9

Estimated mean personal exposure of children in school to PM10

Personal exposure to PM10Background concentration of PM10
Activity(μg/m3)(μg/m3)
Results based on 9 days of measurement during March and April 1998 using a DUSTTRAK monitor.
Sitting in class (mean)9814
Sweeping2728
Games, rounders, other outdoor play (mean)14413
Break, lunchtime (inactive) (mean)8815
Packing up (mean)15513