Element provides expert testing services for the identification and quantification of asbestos in soil and made ground, to help environmental consultants manage problems associated with asbestos contamination and the potential release of airborne fibers.
Due to its extensive use in the built environment, asbestos contamination within the ground has become one of the most dangerous types of environmental pollution, posing challenges to detect it and eliminate it.
Asbestos can find its way into the made ground via many routes. For example, through the demolition of older buildings containing asbestos-containing materials (ACM), or because of ineffective remediation of contaminated sites. The presence of asbestos in soil can be a real threat if the dust becomes airborne.
Many legal and regulatory obligations are in place to manage and control asbestos exposure, typically, the Control of Asbestos Regulations (CAR) 2012, to protect people, sites and end-users from the health risks that asbestos in soil may pose.
Comprehensive asbestos in soil testing services
Element’s testing services for asbestos-contaminated soils include the screening of soil samples for asbestos fibers and the identification of fibers if found. Element also perform thorough analysis of soil to provide the accurate quantification of any asbestos in soil to 0.001%. In addition to asbestos soil testing, we report any asbestos-containing materials such as pipe lagging, tiles, and cement.
The Element advantage
At Element, we aim for a consistent standard of technical excellence. Our laboratories are UKAS accredited, and our asbestos testing services are delivered in accordance with the international ISO/IEC 17025 standard.
All analysts conducting asbestos in soil testing have the associated qualifications as stated in LAB30 (Application of ISO/IEC 17025 for Asbestos Sampling and Testing). Our expertise also allows us to provide advice and support with sample collection and handling.
To learn more about asbestos and our soil testing services, contact us today.
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Our Services
Asbestos Testing Services
Our asbestos testing labs provide a complete suite of testing and advisory services that help you achieve asbestos management compliance in buildings.
Asbestos Air Testing
Learn about asbestos air testing and ensuring compliance for the requirements of asbestos removal or remediation.
Asbestos Advisory
Find out how we support our customers by going beyond asbestos identification and risk assessment to assist with the big picture.
Soil Testing
Our engaged experts use the latest technologies to provide soil testing and analysis that helps you understand your performance against environmental best practice and regulatory benchmarks.
Site Remediation
Our Environmental Testing laboratories provide a broad range of soil analysis and testing services for site remediation.
Metals Testing for Soil and Water
Element’s experts conduct metals and heavy metals testing for water and soil using Inductively Coupled Plasma Spectroscopy (ICP Analysis).
Water Testing
Our comprehensive range of accredited microbiological and chemical water testing procedures and risk management services help to meet your legal and regulatory responsibilities while underlining our commitment to protect your reputation.
Environmental Testing
Find out how Element’s 90 years of environmental testing services experience together with our growing international footprint continues to meet the ever evolving environmental challenges we all face.