HSL has extensive experience in the identification, characterisation, measurement and risk assessment of exposure to fibres.  As well as substantial expertise in asbestos, we can also offer services for other fibres (e.g. refractory ceramic fibres), nanoparticles and minerals.  We specialise in providing a bespoke solutions and providing a comprehensive service.

Available services include:

Polarised Light Microscopy (PLM)

Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM)

Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)

Dustiness testing (asbestos in soils, nanoparticles)

Consultancy services

In addition we also run AIMS and RICE, the asbestos proficiency testing schemes.

For more detail on our nanoparticle services, please visit CiNR.