HSE publishes The Analysts’ Guide 2nd Edition

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published the second edition of ‘Asbestos: The Analysts’ Guide’.

The Analysts’ Guide contains guidance for analysts involved in asbestos work and is the authoritative source of asbestos analytical procedures within Great Britain.

This edition has been updated to include HSE findings and developments in analytical procedures and methodology. It provides clarification on technical and personal safety issues, especially in relation to sampling and 4-stage clearances, and new information on sampling soils for asbestos is included.

The guidance is designed to assist analysts in complying with their legal obligations. The publication should also be useful to asbestos consultants, occupational hygienists, safety professionals, asbestos removal contractors, building owners and facilities managers.

Asbestos testing laboratories will find information on the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) accreditation transition process at https://www.ukas.com/accreditation/standards/laboratory-accreditation/asbestos/

To find out more please visit the HSE website here.

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