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

Specialises in problems associated with industrial contaminants and offers environmental consultancy and testing services, including direct toxicity assessments, ecotoxicology and biodegradation studies, groundwater monitoring, analytical chemistry services, mathematical modelling of contaminant dispersal, and environmental impact and risk

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

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

Consultancy specialising in laboratory testing and analytical services for plastic and rubber products used in industrial applications. Tests such as those for toxicity, fatigue and fire risk, and compound and contaminant analyses are used to aid product development and facilitate process impovements. Also provides services for the monitoring of