Pattinson Scientific Services

read morePattinson Scientific Services Limited is an independent asbestos analytical laboratory and asbestos inspection body providing a service to industry, local authorities and individuals. We have been established in Newcastle upon Tyne since 1858 and hold a wealth of experience, with fully qualified specialist staff providing our services throughout the UK. If you're interested in our history, head to the history page. We hold UKAS accreditation to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 for fibre counting of asbestos fibres in air, sampling of air for fibre counting, 4-stage clearance process, sampling of bulk materials for asbestos identification and the identification of asbestos in bulk materials.

read moreAs independent specialists, we are in a position to Project Manage asbestos removal operations, ensuring impartial advice, compliance with current legislation relating to asbestos removal and competitive costings.

read moreAs an independent service provider, we can carry out impartial external audits on both licensed & non-licensed asbestos removal works as well as re-inspection audits on previously undertaken asbestos surveys. All such audits are carried out in the strictest confidence and provide full written reports detailing audit findings, allowing any corrective actions necessary to be implemented and continual imporovement achieved. We can also carry out periodic inspection audits to assist in compliance with asbestos management systems which include the provision of recommendations for remedial works should any be required.

read moreOn January 29th 2010, the HSE published new gudance on carrying out asbestos surveys, as detailed in the document: HSG264 'Asbestos - The survey guide'. This document replaces and expands upon MDHS 100. In line with UKAS requirements, we have successfully reviewed our procedures, reporting formats, etc to reflect the changes in this document and UKAS have updated our Inspection Body schedule to reflect this new standard.

read moreThese training courses are tailored to suit the individual needs of the Client and can be carried out either at our Newcastle based Training Facilities or at any location throughout the UK.

read moreTo assist our Clients we are fully equipped to perform Priority Risk Assessments utilising information generated in Management, Refurbishment and/or Demolition Surveys. Subsequently, we can provide a full Asbestos Manangemet System for any site helping to maintain compliance with current Asbestos Legislation.