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EnviroMail™ 107 – Respirable Asbestos Monitoring and Assessment

May 18, 2016
Respirable Asbestos
 
The key risk to human health arising from Asbestos exposure is when free fibres are suspended in air and inhaled into the lungs. Breathing asbestos fibres can cause a range of diseases, including pleural plaques, mesothelioma, lung cancer and asbestosis.
 
ALS Environmental Newcastle is now NATA accredited for Asbestos Fibre Counts by the NOHSC Membrane Filter Method (MFM).
 
What else is in this article?
 
  • Assessing Exposure
  • Method Information
  • Regulatory Requirements
  • Asbestos In Air Monitoring
  • Distinguishing Between Respirable Fibres And Asbestos
 

Source: http://www.alsglobal.com/en/Our-Services/Life-Sciences/Environmental/Capabilities/Australia-Capabilities/EnviroMail/EnviroMail-107-Respirable-Asbestos-Monitoring-and-Assessment

December 2, 2013
Inside this issue
Laboratory Assistant

The Lab Assistant is responsible for preparing environmental samples for extraction including maintaining adequate production, quality control and turnaround times.

Sample Preparation Technician

Within the Sample Preparation Department, the Sample Preparation Technician will work with client samples and prepare them for analysis in our labs.

Lab Assistant

The Laboratory Assistant will provide support for routine sample analysis following prescribed standard operating procedures.

Peace River Manager

Responsibilities include implementing the corporate direction, vision and goals as well as overseeing the day to day operations of the laboratory operations.

Laboratory Assistant
Full training is provided. The Laboratory Assistant will assist with basic laboratory functions, such as preparing
client samples for analysis and routine lab maintenance.