Samples can be dropped off at any time during business hours.
Typical samples (flooring, drywall, stucco, shingles, etc.)
need to be about 2x2” in size and delivered in separate
sealed Ziploc-type baggies. Drywall samples should be
accompanied by drywall filler compound (found at a seam or
corner), texture coat or plaster; exceptions include popcorn
ceiling scrapings, of which about a teaspoon of material is
needed, and vermiculite. Vermiculite samples should fill a
large Ziploc freezer bag and be a composite of material in
the area (it is usually suggested that samples should be
taken from the four farthest corners of the area to fill the
bag, in order to provide a proper composite sample). Any
samples that are too large to fit safely within our fume
hood or are not delivered in sealed bags may be rejected due
to the health risk to our employees. All samples are
presumed positive until proven otherwise.
A Chain of Custody form will need to be filled out at time
of drop-off with information about the sample(s) to be
tested, so please be prepared to provide the address and
room from which the sample(s) were taken.
WorkSafeBC sample sizes
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Safe Work Practices for Handling Asbestos
