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Updates to Asbestos Air Testing Procedures Explained

Scientific Services adopts new asbestos air test report templates and auditing procedures. This will ensure our compliance with the new working procedures as outlined in the updated HSG248 document.

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HSG248 Update – Brings Changes to Asbestos Testing

Scientific Services implements additional quality control measures to improve the accuracy of our asbestos testing services. This will ensure that we comply with the new working procedures laid out in the upcoming amendments to HSG248.

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HSG248 Update Highlights the Importance of Impartiality

2021 has seen the publication of a revised edition of HSG248. The guidance takes into account legal changes, HSE findings and developments in analytical procedures.

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Another Successful RICE Round

Scientific Services have maintained their 'Good' rating in the Regular Interlaboratory Counting Exchange (RICE) scheme.

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We've Maintained our AIMS 'Good' Rating

The Asbestos in Materials Scheme (AIMS) assesses the performance of laboratories who identify asbestos in bulk materials. Scientific Services has maintained the best score for over 13 years.