The Fundamentals of Contaminated Land, Water & Waste Laboratory Analysis

The Fundamentals of Contaminated Land, Water and Waste Laboratory Analysis: A Seminar for Non-Chemists

Join Hazel Davidson and our team for our in-person seminar designed to demystify environmental testing. Perfect for professionals outside the chemistry field, these engaging sessions are part of Element’s commitment to empowering both current and future clients with essential technical knowledge. Whether you’re a consultant, engineer, contractor, or local authority staff member, gain valuable insights into the latest analytical testing methods. Our team of experts will be available to answer any questions that you may have throughout the session.

The seminar will provide information on aspects of analytical testing, and is aimed at consultants, engineers, contractors, and local authority staff. The topics covered include:

• Introduction to environmental testing services
• Sampling and sample integrity, deviating samples, and Laboratory Quality Control
• Sample preparation and Inorganic testing – metals, anions, sulphur, cyanide and leachates
• Asbestos – background and methods
• Organic testing – basic overview
• Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH)
• Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) – methods, and gas analysis
• Semi-volatile Organic Compounds (SVOCs) – phenols, PCBs, pesticides, and PAHs
• PFAS, Dioxins and Furans
• Future of environmental testing

Our team of very experienced chemists will be available to answer any questions during the day.

There is a charge of £95 (exc. VAT) per person and a buffet lunch will be included. Please contact technical.deeside@.element.com for more information.

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