Envirolab Services Sydney is now NATA accredited to AS 2985-2009 Workplace Atmospheres – Method for sampling and gravimetric determination of respirable dust and AS 3640-2004 Workplace Atmospheres – Method for sampling and gravimetric determination of inhalable dust (gravimetric parts only). Accreditation will benefit our clients operating in occupational hygiene protection.

What does asbestos look like? Does it have a defined smell? You can’t tell by looking if a material contains asbestos. Asbestos cannot be identified by tasting or smelling it. But there are six commercial asbestos minerals worth knowing about and that's what we explore in this update. 

The need to detect the presence of acrylamide in water is an increasing concern from an environmental and health standpoint. Highly soluble and mobile in water, acrylamide is an unsaturated amide and the main monomer of polyacrylamide used in the treatment of drinking water as well as municipal or industrial effluents. Learn more about testing for acrylamide in water or even air samples at MPL Laboratories and our Envirolab Services locations across Australia. 

Good ventilation and maintenance prevent the build-up of harmful carbon monoxide (CO) levels and improve indoor air quality during winter when people use heating systems more often. But the risks remain all year round.

It is critical to be aware of risks associated with VOCs, and the precautions which can be undertaken to minimise harm, especially on account of the increased frequency of home improvement projects and DIY activities during the recent COVID-19 pandemic lockdown.

Senior Envirolab R&D team member, Giovanni Agosti has co-authored a research paper in the international journal, Air Quality, Atmosphere & Health. The paper is now available online.