Laboratory services

Occupational hygiene services incorporate sampling and analysis of airborne contaminants, microbiological monitoring, noise and heat-stress surveys, indoor air quality surveys, and the design and assessment of ventilation systems. Also undertakes asbestos management, including site surveys, risk assessments, bulk sample analysis and on-site air

Analytical and ecotoxicity services dedicated to the environmental sector. Analysis for a wide range of contaminants available, including volatile and semi-volatile organic compounds; PCBs; petroleum hydrocarbons; metals; pesticides; anionic and cationic determinands. Offer clients: extensive range of routine analytical and ecotoxicology tests

Chemical, microbiological and radioactivity analysis and results interpretation services for local authorities, central government and private industry. The water unit monitors drinking and recreational waters, and industrial effluents. The work of the environment unit includes radioactivity monitoring, land reclamation and air pollution studies

Operates a UKAS accredited laboratory that provides construction materials investigation, sampling and testing and a comprehensive advisory service. Services include classification, strength, consolidation and chemical testing of soils; aggregate grading and analysis; sampling and testing fresh concrete for workability, air content and

Specialises in the analysis of pesticide residues in fresh produce, tea, food products, water and soil. Other services offered include illegal dye testing, microbiological analysis, nutritional analysis and mycotoxin analysis. QTS meets EU guidelines for pesticide monitoring and is a UKAS accredited laboratory to ISO 17025

Environmental and industrial testing, analysis, consultancy and advice. Capabilities range from contaminated land, water supply quality and compliance audits to building materials testing, metallurgy and COSHH

The laboratorys environmental services cover: soil and groundwater contamination monitoring against ICRCL, Dutch guidelines, Kelly classifications and US EPA target compounds; testing of potable waters against EC drinking water quality standards; testing of industrial effluents; air quality and stack emission surveys; and the identification

Environmental and industrial services include the organic and inorganic analysis of soils, sludges, gases, waters, effluents, groundwaters, water supplies, natural mineral waters, and foods and beverages. Microbiological analysis includes parasitology, algology and testing for Legionella. Chemical and biological tracer studies are provided to