We are pleased to announce MPL Laboratories has further extended its scope of NATA accreditation to include the analysis of Acrylamide by LC-MSMS. This achievement will benefit all our clients, particularly in the areas of waste and drinking water treatment. 

New environment protection laws are planned to commence on 1 July 2021 in Victoria. In a series of articles, we briefly explore some changes. In this update, we focus on the air framework 

May 27 - 3 June is National Reconciliation Week. During this time, we learn about our shared histories, cultures and achievements. It’s also a time to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. In joining the discussion, we briefly explore the Traditional Owners that our Envirolab laboratories and offices are located on.

Are you ready for Victoria’s new environmental protection laws? Envirolab Services Melbourne has implemented changes and has NATA Accreditation for EDTA. This means our lab is accredited for the entire suite of publication 1828.2: Waste disposal categories - characteristics and thresholds, which will replace protocol 1828.1 from 1 July 2021. In this article, we briefly explore some changes and queries raised by our clients.  

The initial impact of COVID in March 2020 led to Envirolab taking immediate policy responses and measures compliant with health authorities. Some infection prevention and control measures implemented by the business have included raising awareness and continuously ensuring that good hygiene practices remain amongst staff. In acknowledging May 5 as World Hygiene Day, Natalie Notaras explains the importance of hand hygiene from the perspective of medical and nursing services.

In supporting this year's theme for #WorldWHSday2021, we firstly explore how COVID has impacted our working lives at Envirolab. We then chat with Hannah at our Sydney lab about how her involvement in recent safety training for Managers and Supervisors will continue to supplement her knowledge and skills to effectively lead her team in a safe manner.