DIY asbestos sample testing kits now available

Bradley Environmental has announced that it is now offering DIY asbestos sample test kits, which it advertises as "The fastest and most cost effective way for anyone to test for the presence of asbestos within any material."

Each DIY testing kit comes complete with everything you need to protect yourself for safely taking samples of suspected asbestos materials including full step by step instructions and all the packaging needed for you to send your samples for testing to our own in-house UKAS accredited laboratory.

Each Asbestos Sample Testing Kit Includes:

- Step by step instructions
- Disposable FFP3 fold flat face mask
- Disposable coveralls
- Pair of disposable gloves
- Cleaning wipes to ensure tools are clean after sampling
- Labelled grip lock polythene sample bags
- Packaging to return samples for analysis
- Sample submission form
- All UKAS laboratory fees are included in the test kit price

UKAS laboratory results are available in just 24 Hours.

For more information please visit the Bradley Environmental website.

UKAS on board with asbestos awareness survey

The United Kingdom Accredition Service (UKAS) has jointly launched a new survey with asbestos campaigners in the UK. It's officially called the Great British Asbestos in Buildings Survey 2011.

The aim of the survey is to gauge awareness and understanding of the regulations surrounding asbestos in the workplace. Promotion will take place across trade associations and unions, as well as industry institutions. Basically, everyone who works in the building trade should be made aware of, and take part in this survey.

We hope that it not only raises awareness, but also highlights areas where improvements can be made both in education and best practices.

Source: AIB