LAB UK LTD

10/10/2026

Today is World Mental Health Day 🧡

Our work takes our team onto sites, into surveys and through long days in the lab and on the road. Behind every report and every air test is a person, and how they're doing matters just as much as how the job's going.

That's why at LAB UK we have trained Mental Health First Aiders in the office and on site, regular check-ins where it's always okay to say "I'm not fine", flexible working when life gets heavy and free, confidential support through our Employee Assistance Programme, where they get that extra help if needed.

It's okay to ask for help. You are not a burden. Better days are ahead.

If you're struggling right now, Samaritans are free, day or night, on 116 123.

Construction

10/10/2026

Today is World Mental Health Day 🧡

Our work takes our team onto sites, into surveys and through long days in the lab and on the road. Behind every report and every air test is a person, and how they're doing matters just as much as how the job's going.

That's why at LAB UK we have trained Mental Health First Aiders in the office and on site, regular check-ins where it's always okay to say "I'm not fine", flexible working when life gets heavy and free, confidential support through our Employee Assistance Programme, where they get that extra help if needed.

It's okay to ask for help. You are not a burden. Better days are ahead.

If you're struggling right now, Samaritans are free, day or night, on 116 123.

08/10/2026

It was a pleasure meeting up with the Tiro guys at the ARCA AGM this year! Always a good catch up!

06/10/2026

Investing in our people: P401 training day at LAB UK 🔬

This week our team took part in a P401 refresher training day, revisiting the identification of asbestos in bulk samples.

In a field where accuracy directly affects people's health and safety, competence can never be a one-time box to tick. Methods evolve, standards are updated, and even the most experienced analysts benefit from stepping back, sharpening their technique and challenging their assumptions.
Retraining matters because it:

✅ Keeps our analysis accurate, consistent and compliant

✅ Reinforces best practice and keeps everyone current with guidance

✅ Builds confidence across the team, from new starters to senior analysts

✅ Shows our clients that quality is something we actively maintain

A big thank you to everyone who took part and brought such great energy to the day. Our people are our greatest asset, and continuous learning is how we make sure our clients can rely on every result we deliver.

03/10/2026

LAB UK at the ARCA AGM 2026

Yesterday, members of the LAB UK team had the pleasure of attending the annual ARCA AGM at Savoy Place, London.

It was a great opportunity to step away from the laboratory for the day, catch up with familiar faces, meet others from across the asbestos industry and hear the latest updates from ARCA.

Events like this are an important part of staying connected with our industry, sharing knowledge and keeping up to date with developments that affect the work we do every day.

A big thank you to ARCA for organising another enjoyable and informative event — and for giving us a good excuse to get dressed up! 😊

We’re already looking forward to the next one.

21/09/2026

✨ It’s the little extras that make a BIG difference! ✨

There’s doing your job… and then there’s taking real pride in what you do and going that extra step. 💙

Those little things that aren’t necessarily expected or asked for, but you do them anyway because you genuinely care about the standard of your work — that’s what makes people stand out.

A massive shout-out to Julie and your staff at Canvey Cleaners

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The extra effort, attention to detail and care you put into your work really doesn’t go unnoticed. It makes such a difference walking into a workplace that’s been properly looked after.

People who take pride in their work are worth their weight in gold. ⭐

Thank you, Julie’s Canvey Cleaners — we appreciate you! 🧹✨

17/09/2026

How well do you really know the people you work with? 👀😂

We spend so much time together in the lab that you soon learn everyone has their own personality, favourite sayings… and sense of humour!

So, can you match the quote to the right member of the LAB UK team? 🧪🔬

Pop your guesses in the comments below — no cheating! 👇

16/09/2026

👂 Listening to our staff matters.

Recently, one of our laboratory analysts raised a concern about the airflow within one of our asbestos analysis cabinets.

Although our cabinets undergo their required six-monthly checks and the airflow was within the required parameters, our analyst felt he would be more comfortable with a slightly higher airflow while working.

For us, that was worth listening to.

With this type of equipment, increasing the airflow isn't simply a case of turning it up. So, we looked at the design of the cabinet and found another solution — redesigning the front Perspex screen to provide greater coverage, which in turn increased the airflow through the working opening.

A relatively simple modification, but one that has made our analyst feel more comfortable and confident at his workstation.

Health & safety isn't just about meeting the required standards. It's also about listening to the people who use the equipment every day and looking for practical ways to continually improve their working environment.

A big thank you to Fibresports in Basildon for helping us with the custom-cut Perspex and turning it around for us.

Sometimes the best improvements start with simply listening to your team. 👏

26/08/2026

🔬 An exciting find in the LAB UK laboratory this morning!

A big well done to Dylan, one of our newest Bulk Analysts, who identified anthophyllite asbestos within a magnesite flooring sample during analysis this morning. 👏🧡

Anthophyllite is one of the six regulated asbestos fibre types and belongs to the amphibole group. It is considerably less commonly encountered in UK building materials than chrysotile, amosite or crocidolite, which makes finding and correctly identifying it particularly interesting for a bulk analyst.

Magnesite flooring is typically a reddish-brown, cement-like flooring material that was used extensively during the 20th century. Some older magnesite flooring products can contain asbestos, and anthophyllite is one of the fibre types that may occasionally be encountered.

Under polarised light microscopy (PLM), anthophyllite has its own characteristic optical properties which allow a trained analyst to distinguish it from the other amphibole asbestos types.

For Dylan, who is still one of the newer members of our bulk analysis team, this was a brilliant sample to come across and a great opportunity to put his training and microscopy skills into practice.

Great spot, Dylan! 🔬👏

It certainly made for a fun and exciting morning in the lab — it's not every day anthophyllite turns up on the microscope!

🧡 Proud of our team. Passionate about what we do.

24/08/2026