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Lab Services
Analysis of workplace and environmental samples is a crucial component of managing people’s health and safety in the workplace and the wider environment.
We provide a large variety of analysis that supports occupational hygienists, consultants and companies that are involved in workplace monitoring for hazardous substances, asbestos surveying, site investigations, environmental monitoring and product quality assurance.
We hold UKAS accreditation for various types of analysis, please follow this link to see our accreditation.
Our service includes expert advice on sample collection and assistance in determining what to measure. Our standard turn-around time is ten working days. We are also able to offer a premium turnaround on some analysis when time really matters.
Services include:
- Bulk asbestos identification*
- Fibre counting by optical microscopy*
- SEM (asbestos, other fibres, dusts)*
- Dedicated lab for asbestos in soils*
- GC (BTEX, other hydrocarbons)*
- GC-MS (PAHs, PCBs, freons, etc)
- ICP-AES (metals, elemental analysis)*
- HPLC (isocyanates, aldehydes, hydrazine etc)*
- Ion chromatography (acid anions and gases)
- PPE suit testing lab: Type 3, 4, 5 and 6 suits*
- Various analyses are covered by our ISO 17025 and IOM is a UKAS accredited testing laboratory No 0374.
Phil Chambers, Strategic Safety Ltd
It's always a pleasure collaborating with IOM. Their professionalism and timely responses make every interaction seamless. Whenever I've had questions or concerns, they've consistently provided thorough and satisfactory answers, demonstrating their expertise and commitment to client satisfaction. I've found their services to be not only professional but also excellent value for money.
Cynthia Qiu, Sourcing Manager, RBH group
We enjoy working with the IOM Laboratory because they offer a high quality and reliable service. It's why we've been working with them for years. What makes them so special though is that we deal directly with the experts. People who can answer technical questions and offer advice.
Eddie Hartrick, Imperial College London
Exceptional turnaround time and outstanding communication! The results provided have been instrumental in shaping our processes and procedures, directly influencing the day-to-day work of our lab personnel.
Gina Georgiou, M&R Asbestos
M&R Asbestos are extremely happy with IOM services. We would recommend them to anyone.
Andrew Stockton, STC Manager, Provectus
Good turnaround times on results and will proactively solve any problems. IOM helps us to prove the safe working practices of our sites when dealing with asbestos.
Richard C Topliss, Chartered Occupational Hygienist, Croft Occupational Hygiene Limited
I frequently recommend the IOM Lab to my clients as I have full confidence in their capabilities and their honesty. It is a dependable service which consistently delivers expert analysis.
Peter Keeling, APEC Environmental
I am incredibly pleased with the service provided by Steve and David. Their helpfulness and professionalism are second to none and I would highly recommend their assistance to anyone.
Kathryn Sowerby, LEVEL Systems Limited
The technical staff were incredibly helpful via email and phone, providing excellent support with my enquiries. Highly impressed!
John Hickey, Phoenix Environmental Safety Ltd
The Laboratory team delivers a reliable and supportive service, always ready to assist.
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