Your one stop shop for Asbestos Air Monitoring & 4 Stage Clearances.
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Our highly trained and experienced staff hold all the qualifications and accreditations needed to ensure our services are provided in full accordance with current legislation and industry best practice. The Testing Lab PLC conduct UKAS ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Accredited Asbestos Testing nationwide; on domestic, commercial, and industrial buildings.
Our analysts are experienced and qualified to BOHS P403/P404 (or equivalent.) The Testing Lab PLC routinely participates in the RICE (Regular Interlaboratory Counting Exchanges) proficiency testing scheme, which is run by the Health and Safety Laboratory, HSL.
WHAT IS ASBESTOS AIR MONITORING?
Air monitoring is used to detect the level of asbestos fibres within the air and must only be carried out by a specially qualified asbestos analyst.
The various types of air tests we provide include:
| Reassurance Testing | To test that residual fibre concentrations are below the clearance indicator or to determine if airborne fibres are present in any given location. |
| Leak Testing | Undertaken during work with or removal of asbestos to ensure that safety measures are effective. |
| Background Testing | To determine background levels of fibres in the air prior to work with asbestos starting. |
| Personal Testing | A test undertaken on an individual during works with a number of applications including ensure protective equipment is fit for purpose, for medical surveillance, for risk assessments and to ensure control measures are adequate. |
| Near Source | Monitoring to assess the release and spread of asbestos fibre concentrations near sources. |
| Far Source | Monitoring conducted around the perimeter of the site where there may be other workers, public access or residential and commercial buildings. |
| Clearance Testing | Undertaken following work with or removal of asbestos, normally as part of a 4-stage clearance. |
WHAT IS A 4 STAGE CLEARANCE?
When asbestos is removed, the area must be independently assessed to ensure it is safe for re-occupation. The Testing Lab PLC provide that independent assessment.
Our staff work in partnership with you and the organisation undertaking the physical work to ensure you are provided with a safe area and that all the documentation is for you to update your asbestos management plan.
The clearance process involves the following stages:
| Stage 1 | A visual inspection of the area surrounding the works including a review of the setup of the job and all documentation. |
| Stage 2 | A thorough visual inspection of the area where asbestos was worked on and/or removed. |
| Stage 3 | A clearance air test within the works area. |
| Stage 4 | A thorough inspection of the area following the removal of enclosures and equipment. |
Only after the satisfactory passing of all 4 states will our staff issue a Certificate of Reoccupation. Our certificates are issued on the day in hard copy and electronically to allow the swift reoccupation of the area.
CONTACT US
To discuss your individual requirements, please contact our experienced and dedicated team who can advise you of the survey you require.
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