TRAINING COURSE

“Fundamentals of Asbestos by Transmission Electron Microscopy”

    TEM image of chrysotile asbestos fibers with clay.

    Course Dates: November 15 – 17, 2011

    Taught at our facility, this 3-day course includes basic instruction in sample preparation and hands-on use of the TEM in diffraction and x-ray elemental analysis modes for particle identification emphasizing asbestos.

    The course includes information on electron diffraction featuring indexing and pattern matching. Discussion on asbestos in air, water, dust, bulk materials, soil, vermiculite and talc methods is included, as well as information about the asbestiform vs. non-asbestos issue.

    Who Should Attend:

    Analysts and laboratory managers who are involved with the analysis of samples for asbestos fibers. A basic knowledge of microscopy is required.

    How You’ll Benefit From This Course:

    • Become familiar with techniques used in TEM to identify asbestos fibers

    • Understand the procedures for counting asbestos fibers under several protocols

    Key Topics You’ll Learn:

    • Asbestos Basics
    • Air Methods
    —» AHERA
    —» NIOSH 7402
    —» ISO10312
    —» ASTM D6281
    • Air Sample Collection and Preparation
    —» Analysis by TEM
    —» Electron Diffraction
    —» EDXA
    —» Calibrations
    • Identification of Asbestos by TEM
    • Counting Guidelines
    • Reporting
    • Dust and Water Methods

    Class size: Limited to 6 to allow considerable hands-on microscopy experience with the methods.

    Cost: $1500 – Lab fees, course materials & lunches are included in the cost of the course.

    Registration Form: Download here.

    Course Instructors:
    James R. Millette, Ph.D.
    Pronda Few, B.S.

    Questions:
    Call Dr. Millette at 770.662.8509

    Course Location:
    MVA Scientific Consultants
    3300 Breckinridge Boulevard
    Suite 400
    Duluth, GA 30096
    Tel: 770.662.8509
    Fax: 770.662.8532