SGI Compliance takes a big step in educating locals in Serbia on the health risk and awareness regarding asbestos in association with The Serbian Demolition Association (SDA). Our local team is organizing asbestos awareness information sessions but also in-depth education and training for working professionally with asbestos: certified asbestos surveys, accredited laboratory analysis of asbestos […]
In the real estate sector in the Netherlands we have to deal with various obligations, laid down in laws and regulations. Think of usage permits or demolition permits, but also inspections due to insurance requirements in relation to: fire safety, electrical inspections, elevator safety, etc. Building owners have various inspections carried out in their real […]
Since the corona pandemic has taken over our country, the number of Legionella infections has risen sharply. Due to government restrictions, many educational institutions, gyms, hotels, swimming pools and other organizations have been closed. This vacancy gives the Legionella bacteria the opportunity to attach and grow in the pipe network. Corona is currently the danger […]
One of the ways to research chrome-6 is to use a rapid test. The rapid test is seen as a tempting alternative to the regular examination. However, in practice we regularly observe deviations in measurement results.
These deviations are both false positive and false negative and each have their own undesirable consequences. The rapid test consists of a solution of chemicals that react by discoloration when they make a connection with, among other things, chromium-6. For example, you can measure false positives based on other chemicals in your measurement sample, after which you have to take expensive additional control measures that would probably be unnecessary.
The false negative measurement results pose a greater danger. For example, the combination of chromium-6 and zinc in certain concentrations (situations) can ensure that you do not observe discoloration or that discoloration occurs that is almost imperceptible. As a result, emission of chromium-6 will occur during blasting, sawing or grinding. Due to the exposure to people and the environment, we see with clients that these types of measurement deviations often result in calamities with all the associated consequences and costs.
In addition to the right expertise, we also have measuring equipment with the lowest detection limit. In addition to our measurement results, we can advise you on tailor-made advice regarding the occupational hygiene strategy. As a result, you know with the greatest possible certainty that no unnecessary emissions will occur and that your people, environment and surroundings are protected.
