Four-hour time-weighted average tests Following the long-awaited release of the revised HSG248 Asbestos: The Analysts’ Guide Vintec are going to try to explain what it all means for you. First up is the much-misunderstood four-hour time-weighted average testing. Having spoken to several licensed asbestos removal contractors it sounds like the HSE are expecting these tests…
Asbestos occurs naturally in different forms, all of which are unsafe if exposed to them. Here we give you the 5 main forms asbestos and where we are most likely to find them: Chrysotile The most commonly used form of asbestos, chrysotile can be found in the walls, floors, ceilings and roofs of a number…
Vintec has a vacancy for a new Asbestos Analyst to join our team in Watford, Hertfordshire. The team undertakes asbestos identification of asbestos to ISO 17025 accreditation. Responsibilities: Analyse bulk materials for the presence of asbestos Prepare samples if required Ensure deadlines are met Follow procedures and ensure the quality standard is met Participate in…
We’re still available to support our customers (past, present and future!). Putting current advice and thinking around Covid-19 into place, the welfare of our staff and clients is our top priority. In order to continue to deliver excellent service, the Vintec office is closed and we are now all working remotely. Our site teams are…
Although asbestos Artex ceilings are classified as a low risk material, we always recommend using a suitably qualified asbestos contractor to work on any asbestos material. Check out Selecting an asbestos removal contractor for more information. If you still feel you want go ahead and drill the holes yourself you will need to follow the…
Here are the latest statistics published by the Health and Safety Executive in 2019. It’s important we monitor figures closely to know how the asbestos industry is improving in the UK, but also still highlight the vital need for asbestos testing. Mesothelioma is a form of cancer that takes many years to develop following the…
Would you like to join an established, busy and friendly company in Watford, Hertfordshire? Established in 1983, Vintec is one of the leading asbestos testing and surveying providers in the UK serving both commercial and domestic customers. All asbestos testing is carried out at our state-of-the-art laboratory by skilled analysts and we are fully UKAS…
We are delighted to announce that we are now able to provide lead surveys and lead testing. In fact we have just just completed our biggest one yet where we sampled over 200 items! Our full list of lead testing services include: • Laboratory lead analysis – Paint chip, dust & air samples • Lead…
We are delighted to announce that we have launched our DIY Asbestos Testing Kits. Our kits allow you to save money and time by sampling certain suspected asbestos containing materials at your convenience. You simply purchase your DIY Testing Kit for the required number of samples and we will send out your kit by post….
The HSE Asbestos Essentials online task sheets provide information for those in the building maintenance and allied trades on safe work with asbestos. The suite of free-to-download HSE Asbestos Essentials task sheets has just been reviewed and updated. There is now more emphasis on the importance of appropriate information, instruction and training. You can view…