Laboratory services

A consultancy specialising in the management of asbestos. Services include asbestos surveys, risk assessment, health and safety consultancy, air monitoring, materials analysis, local exhaust ventilation testing, and dust and fume monitoring

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

Environmental services include on-site monitoring, investigation and analysis in the areas of contaminated and derelict land; sampling and monitoring of landfill sites and hazardous waste; potable and waste water; air pollution, including volatile organics, particulates and asbestos identification. Consultancy services cover development of

Offers microbiological / chemical analysis and consultancy services to the water, environmental, building health and food sectors. Undertakes water quality, wastewater, leachate, air quality, soil and sludge analysis. A legionella service includes analysis, risk assessment, system disinfection, regular maintenance and monitoring systems, and tank

UKAS accredited laboratory and consultancy. Services include asbestos surveys, sampling and assessment, as well as the development of asbestos management plans; particulate and total hydrocarbon stack emission monitoring, combustion gas measurement, and continuous real-time sampling; and nuisance dust, fumes, oil mist and noise monitoring for

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

Analyses the asbestos content of any materials such as lagging, acoustic linings, floor tiles and surface finishes. Bulk samples taken on site are brought directly to the laboratory for analysis and the results given by telephone. Typed reports follow within 48 hours

Services cover the analysis of samples for the presence of asbestos, classification of asbestos containing materials by density testing, site investigation of contaminated land, and monitoring atmospheric air quality. The company also provides asbestos awareness training for managers, surveyors and maintenance operatives, and expert witness

UKAS accredited laboratories offer materials testing and structural investigation services to the construction and civil engineering industry. Soil sampling and analysis includes tests for moisture content, frost susceptibility, sulphate content and pH value. A consultancy service is also available to assist businesses towards achieving and

Specialising in food supply chain laboratory services, Direct Laboratories provides a range of services to aid land management decisions for agricultural, industrial or amenity uses. Specific skills cover brownfield site contamination, landfill site monitoring and topsoil analysis, as well as effluent quality assessment, analysis of sewage and

Can carry out all of the tests specified in BS 1377: 1990 Methods of Test for Soils for Civil Engineering Purposes, as well as testing in accordance with other recognised standards. Specialised testing offered includes drained and undrained triaxial compression tests and measurement of initial effective stress: static testing – triaxial stress

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

Offers repair and calibration services either on or off site for all types of instruments, from micrometers to differential pressure transmitters. ITI can survey a whole site to upgrade its instrumentation and offers an emergency breakdown service. Customised repair contracts are arranged for clients with large numbers of instruments

Offers scientific and technical services from laboratory to consultancy work. The company has expertise in product analysis and development, fuel analysis, building materials analysis, atmospheric monitoring, and workplace health risks relating to noise, asbestos and VOCs

LGC Environmental Services provides environmental analysis, consultancy and investigation to public and private sector organisations. The determination of a range of analytes is offered, including chemical, physical and radiochemical parameters, asbestos, pesticides and complex organic groups such as red list compounds. Consultancy and