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If you’re worried about contractors entering your home at the moment to carry out testing, purchase one of our self-sampling kits to take samples yourself safely for analysis. We offer a range of kits to test Asbestos, Legionella and more; envirochem.co.uk/shop/products
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From soil contamination to lead in paint testing, our chemical department can offer analysis and consultation on a wide range of issues in the built environment.
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Envirochem is continuing to provide “business as usual” services for clients from its laboratories in Fareham and Bristol.
The labs will continue to analyse samples on behalf of clients and new customers during the current Covid-19 pandemic. The company will be adapting to any changes as and when the government requires it.
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We are pleased to announce Ella and Chloe have successfully passed their P401 Exam (Identification of Asbestos in Bulk Samples (PLM)), joining our Asbestos bulks lab. Congratulations!
Find out more about our Asbestos Lab here: https://envirochem.co.uk/
We currently provide scientific analysis services in our high tech laboratories in Broadcut in Fareham, testing for asbestos, lead in paint, air quality, and water-borne diseases such as legionella. We have now invested in equipment that will be able to detect minute contaminants in water.
The Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer from Shimadzu is used for ultra-low level detection of metals and semi-metals in groundwater, rivers, effluent and drinking water. It is capable of detecting less than one particle in one trillion.
This is a major investment in technology for the business and will put us right at the forefront of this sector in the south of England.
We already have an enviable reputation for the quality of our testing and analysis of all sorts of environmental and microbiological samples – all nationally accredited through the UK Accreditation Service. This investment takes us to the next level.
We will mainly be using this instrument for drinking water testing and it will enable us to test to the very highest standards of quality as determined by the Drinking Water Inspectorate.
With the ICP-MS, we’ll be testing for metals such as lead, arsenic, antimony, mercury and cadmium in water samples for our clients.
The flame in the new equipment burns as hot as the surface of the sun – 6,000 degrees Centigrade – during the analysis process.
The ICP-MS equipment is being built in Japan and is expected to be delivered and commissioned in the our laboratory before the end of the year.
Lara Johnson from Shimadzu said: “We have been working with Envirochem since 2012, when the first total organic carbon analyser was purchased. We are delighted to be working together again, for the fourth time, on the delivery and installation of the new ICP-MS system.”
As a professional working with hazardous substances, there are a number of things you need to consider to ensure your own safety, the safety of your employees and of those living/working in the environment around you.
At Envirochem, we can help you cover all of your COSHH compliance needs – whether you’re working directly with, producing, or are exposed to hazardous substances in your workplace.
We’ve broken down our reliable, UKAS accredited COSHH compliance services so you can ensure you’re ticking all the right boxes.
Testing hazardous dusts
If you need to test hazardous dusts, our team will happily discuss what your requirements are so we can tailor our approach to suit you. You can find out more about our dust monitoring services and make an enquiry here.
Checking noise pollution
We can conduct noise surveys throughout your premises – whether you need us to assess the level of noise, undertake octave band assessments to assist in the choice of noise abatement equipment, or assess daily exposure to give an accurate sample per individual.
Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) checks
LEV checks can help control the release of hazardous airborne substances that are released from a process into the workplace environment. We routinely undertake checks of equipment such as fume cabinets, spray booths and dust extract systems – if this is something you need to check for your business, you can get in touch here.
Indoor air quality testing
Making sure the indoor air quality of a workplace is safe before, during and after a project is key. If you need to test a workplace for Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), get in touch with us so we can assess the best steps to take. Alternatively, you can order a self-test kit here.
Dispersed Oil Particulate (DOP) Testing
If you use a High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filter in your workplace, it requires regular maintenance – that’s where we come in. On-site DOP testing is an essential element of this and will ensure it’s of an acceptable standard.
Ensuring your safety equipment is doing its job
If Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) is ill-fitting, it significantly reduces the protection it offers. We offer Fit Testing on-site, at our laboratory and can also provide training in the correct use of RPE.
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With Christmas fast approaching, decorating the house like a Santa’s grotto is something that everyone can get excited about.
Whether you’re a tinsel person, paper chain lover or just wishing for a white Christmas, we know there’s a bit of festive spirit in all of you!
Using artificial snow to cover window ledges, plants and trees has been a festive tradition since the late 19th century. Most sprays and powders are a biodegradable and environmentally friendly way to keep a house feeling fresh and festive for weeks at a time.
But did you know artificial snow used to contain asbestos?
For quite a long time in the early 20th Century, asbestos was widely used in artificial snow found in ornamental decorations or sprinkled on tree branches and wreaths. Because of its white, fluffy appearance it was the perfect substance to use — before people realised how damaging the effects of asbestos could be!
Cans of artificial snow made from asbestos used to be sold under a number of branded names such as: White Magic, Pure White, and Snow Drift, particularly throughout the late 1920s and 30s.
A number of film sets have also used chrysotile asbestos in its purest form to create the illusion of snow falling.
Iconic film scenes such as the ‘poppy field’ scene in the original Wizard of Oz and the traditional ‘flurry’ scenes of It’s A Wonderful Life are coated in artificial snow which was actually made of pure asbestos. In A Wonderful Life, 6,000 gallons of the substance was used throughout the film which stuck to the actor’s hair, clothes and skin.
The fake snow used contained 100% industrial-grade chrysotile asbestos fibres. Anybody who came into contact with the substance, whether it was one of the actor’s or a member of the crew, would have inhaled a substantial amount — similar to those who worked in asbestos mines. This is despite the fact that the health hazards of asbestos had been known for many years.
Today, there is so much more knowledge about asbestos at our disposal, compared to the limited knowledge of asbestos in centuries gone by.
You can now buy artificial snow in many different shops to sprinkle on your tree, decorate your windowsills or imitate Santa’s footprints and is now made from a patented, safe and non-toxic super-absorbent polymer developed specifically to imitate the properties of snow but in a safe and child-friendly way.
On our website you can find out more about where you can still find asbestos and what to do if you think you might be at risk. Always check the safety procedures and precautions before approaching anything you think might be dangerous.
Here at Envirochem we’ve recently introduced our very own range of self-test kits for a range of different substances such as Asbestos, Lead in Paint, Legionella and more.
We always want your safety to be a priority and to make sure the process of checking for harmful substances is as straight forward as possible. Whether it’s at work or in your home, we understand that it’s not always easy to know where to start if you’re worried about asbestos. Our self-test kits are easy to use, come with all the necessary protective equipment and instructions and can be returned back to us for analysis. If needed, we can let you know feedback and results in just four hours!
Everyone knows that the presence of asbestos is definitely something you don’t want lurking around your home or workplace. With the release of our new self-test kits it’s never been easier to take a sample of an area you think may have asbestos and get it tested by us so you can get on with your day-to-day life.
Our self-sampling kit will enable you to take a sample, safely, from a material you suspect contains asbestos. The substance can be found in a number of materials, and it is commonplace in buildings built prior to 1980. It can be found in anything from corrugated cement and internal cladding panels to window sills, walls and boards. It is always safest to check whether asbestos is present before making any changes to a building.
If you’re considering renovating your home or workspace, make sure you order one of our self-test kits today to ensure the process is as safe as possible. Alternatively, our expert team is always on hand to attend a site and take samples for you. For more information, get in touch with one of our experts today.
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Envirochem are please to introduce our new safe, cost-effective self-sample asbestos testing kits.
Each kit comes with all the personal protective equipment (PPE) you will need to safely take samples of suspect asbestos containing material from your property. The Kits have a set of easy to follow instructions, and return packaging. The samples will then be analysed in our own in-house UKAS accredited 17025 Laboratory. Once the samples are received back to the lab, we can get the report issued to you within 4 hours if you request.
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What can I expect to get in the kit?
What samples can I take?
The self sampling kit enables you to safely take a sample(s) from a material you suspect may be containing asbestos, materials include;
For more information and full details of places asbestos could be, please see the website below;
http://www.hse.gov.uk/ asbestos/building.htm
Once the samples are received, they are analysed in our own in-house UKAS accredited 17025 Laboratory. With results available four hours from being received if requested.
Need any more advice
Our in-house laboratory staff is always on hand to help answer any questions you may have either by phone or email;
If you’d like to know more about our kits or how to order one give us a call on 01329 287777 or send us an email at office@envirochem.co.uk. Alternatively you can fill out the form below. We look forward to hearing from you.
We recommend dropping the samples back to us or sending the samples to us via courier.
