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ASBESTOS TEM LABORATORIES, INC.

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Analyst at
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Tremolite asbestos —
transmission electron micrograph

 

 

 

 


Chrysotile asbestos —
polarized light micrograph

 

 

 

 


Amosite asbestos —
polarized light micrograph
STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS

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ACCREDITATIONS / CERTIFICATIONS

LABORATORY ACCREDITATIONS

We continually strive to seek and maintain all appropriate accreditations and certifications to assure our clients that Asbestos TEM Laboratories is exemplary when compared to the highest industry standards.

For asbestos testing, we are accredited by the National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) for the performance of Airborne Asbestos Analysis by Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), and Asbestos Fiber Analysis by Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM). Asbestos TEM Laboratories is certified by the California Dept. of Health Services Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (ELAP) for asbestos in drinking water, wastewater, and hazardous waste, as well as bulk sample analysis. Asbestos TEM Laboratories is involved in the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) phase contrast microscopy Asbestos Analyst Registry (AAR) program.

For Lead or other chemical testing, The American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) and the Environmental Lead Laboratory Accreditation Program (ELLAP) accredit our Chemistry Department. Analytes approved, with continual maintenance of proficiency by Environmental Lead proficiency Analytical Testing (ELPAT), include the analysis of air, paint, soil, and dust (wipe) samples. We are also State of California DOHS certified for analysis of lead in hazardous waste by TCLP, STLC/TTLC extraction. Our CA DOHS Certification approves Asbestos TEM Laboratories for the analysis for metals of drinking water.

ACCREDITATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS
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NIST/NVLAP Laboratory Accreditation Program – Berkeley, CA (Lab Code #101891-0)

  • Airborne Asbestos Fiber Analysis by TEM — [Exp. 6/30/07, 2 pages]
  • Bulk Asbestos Fiber Analysis by PLM — [Exp. 6/30/07, 2 pages]

    NIST/NVLAP Laboratory Accreditation Program – Sparks, NV (Lab Code #200104-0)

  • Bulk Asbestos Fiber Analysis by PLM — [Exp. 12/31/08, 10 pages]

    AIHA Environmental Lead Laboratory Accreditation Program (Lab ID #101754)

  • Scope of Accreditation in Paint, Dust, Air, and Soil — [Exp. 1/1/08] [Extension 5/1/08]
  • Environmental Lead Proficiency Analytical Testing - Air (ELPAT) Results — [Round 56, 4 pages]
  • Environmental Lead Proficiency Analytical Testing - Paint Soil Dust (ELPAT) Results — [Round 56, 4 pages]

    AIHA Asbestos Analyst Registry, Asbestos Analytical Testing (Lab ID #101754)

  • AAR AAT Performance Results for PCM — [Round 78, 1 page]

    Certificate of Quality RTC Proficiency Testing — [1/3/2008]

  • Performance Evaluation Report - Lead in Drinking Water by AAS — [Dated 12/13/04, 1 page]
  • Performance Evaluation Report - Asbestos in Water by TEM — [Dated 12/13/04, 1 page]
  • Performance Evaluation Report - RCRA Metals in Solid Waste by AAS — [Dated 12/17/01, 1 page]

    State of California Environmental Laboratory Accredication Program (Certificate #1866)

  • DHS List of Approved Fields of Testing and Analytes — [Exp. 3/31/09, 1 page]
    • Analysis of Toxic Elements in Drinking Water
    (Cadmium, Chromium, Lead, Zinc, Asbestos)
    • Inorganic Chemistry and Toxic Chemical Elements of Hazardous Waste
    (Cadmium, Chromium, Lead, Zinc)
    • Extraction Tests of Hazardous Waste (Waste Extraction Test WET and
    Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure TCLP inorganics only)

    State of Nevada Laboratory Certification Program (Certificate #CA409-2004-5)

  • Certified Parameter List - Asbestos in Drinking Water by TEM — [Exp. 7/31/04, 2 pages]

    OTHER LABORATORY QUALIFICATIONS

    All TEM, PLM & PCM analysts have the following minimum qualifications:

  • A Bachelors Degree in Science (Geology, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, etc.) and
  • Academic training in PCM, PLM, and/or TEM and applications to the study of minerals and/or materials.

    California State Board of Registration for Geologists and Geophysicists

  • Laboratory Owner is Professional Geologist #4548 — [Since [3/1/89, 1 page]
  • Reno Laboratory Manager is Professional Geologist #4005 — [Since 7/25/85, 1 page]

    NIOSH 582 - Equivalancy Course in Sampling and Evaluating Airborne Asbestos Dust

  • Laboratory staff with NIOSH 582 Training in PCM — [5 pages]

    Federal, State, and Local Business Registration/Certification

  • Federal Central Contractor Registration (CCR) Small Business Type
  • State of California Certified Small Business Status - [Exp. 5/31/09, 3 pages]
  • Port of Oakland Certified Local Business Area Business Enterprise (LBABE) - [Exp. 5/1/05, 1 page]

    Insurance coverage of $2,000,000 professional liability for errors and omissions.

    IBM compatible computer networked Laboratory Information Management System
    (LIMS) providing fast access to analytical data.

    • Asbestos TEM Laboratories, Inc., Corporate Headquarters
    630 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, California 94710-2224    Map
    Phone (510) 704 8930, FAX (510) 704 8429
    E-Mail: Info@asbestostemlabs.com
    Asbestos TEM Laboratories, Inc., Reno/Sparks Branch Laboratory,
    1350 Freeport Blvd Unit 104, Sparks, NV 89431-6064     Reno Area Map
    Phone 775-359-3377, FAX 775-359-2798
    E-Mail: neil@asbestostemlabs.com

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