Cavendish Laboratories was established in 1995 to provide a service that is both professional and competent in the fields of asbestos and water testing, and has held UKAS accreditation for its testing services since its formation. UKAS accreditation is against the international standard ISO/IEC 17025, Laboratory Testing Accreditation Number 1643.
Founded on excellence, customers receive high quality, reliable results. The laboratories are accredited for a diverse range of tests, with the ability to provide analysis together with recommendations.
The organisation benefits from a permanent laboratory in Chelmsford, Essex within easy access of the M25 and M11 providing a convenient drop-off point for delivery of water and asbestos samples for testing.
The services available at the permanent laboratory are complimented by a fleet of UKAS accredited mobile laboratories ensuring that asbestos fibre counting can be carried out directly on any site, at any time of day or night, with immediate results and still provide service distinction.
Cavendish Laboratories, microbiological testing, water testing, asbestos testing in Chelmsford, Essex, UK.
From property developers and contractors to local authorities, hospitals and schools, the laboratory has a diverse range of clients.
Providing sample testing, analysis and advice and site management, extensive experience in field and laboratory work makes it easy to boast excellence in a variety of environmental projects.
If you wish to discuss your sample or testing requirements why not call us on +44 (0)1245 422 800.
WIRE GAUZE TESTING FOR ASBESTOS
The Health Safety Executive have published guidance ‘Advice To Users of Bunsen Burner Wire Gauzes That May Contain Asbestos’ as they have become aware of two UK laboratory suppliers that have supplied mesh gauzes with asbestos-containing centres. These mesh gauzes are conventionally used over tripods and Bunsen burners in educational establishments such as universities, schools and colleges. Asbestos is classed as hazardous, and the use and supply is strictly prohibited in the EU/UK. In-line with legal requirements to prevent exposure to asbestos, these gauzes should no longer be used and must be disposed of by a licensed contractor.
It is not adequate to accept letters or catalogue descriptions from suppliers stating that their gauzes are asbestos free but a copy of a test certificate from an organisation UKAS accredited in the testing of bulk samples for asbestos materials should be sought. The certificate should confirm that a sample of your gauzes have tested negative for asbestos.
At Cavendish Laboratories we are able to carry out a test on the gauzes to confirm the presence or absence of asbestos and provide a UKAS certificate.
The cost for this service is £ 18 plus VAT for testing of up to four units. This could save you on replacement or on costly disposal through a licensed contractor if your gauzes turn out to be asbestos free.
