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Asbestos Professionals

Omni Environmental’s Optical Microscopy Laboratory provides identification, optical characterization and quantification of Asbestos, Non-Asbestos Respirable fibers and Non-Fibrous Components of insulation and building materials, raw materials and manufactured products, dust, soil and various other sample matrices. Our expertise is backed by knowledge of fundamental crystallography and optical mineralogy as it applies to asbestos analysis.

Our Asbestos Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM) laboratory is licensed by the Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS Lab Number 30-0087) and accredited by the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP Lab Code 102061-0) for satisfactory compliance with criteria set forth in ISO 17025.

With unsurpassed management and quality assurance experience in asbestos analysis as well as our state-of-the art proprietary computerized Asbestos Laboratory Data Manager we can provide the fastest available turnaround time on projects of any size

Turnaround Time and Pricing
We offer flexible turnaround time and affordable price scheduling including the capability of same-day, next-day or standard turnaround on typical projects.


About us

Omni Environmental Inc. has been providing quality analytical services to its clients since 1993. Our Asbestos division offers analysis of building and insulation materials for asbestos and other respirable fibers. Our focus is on accurate analytical data, quick turnaround time and affordable pricing. We have developed a comprehensive quality assurance program to ensure that you get reliable and defensible results.
Our staff combines diverse and dynamic backgrounds covering a wide spectrum of scientific knowledge into an expert analytical team. Additionally, our staff is empowered with advanced technology and resources to provide high quality work and reliable customer service.


Meet Mangement

Our Asbestos Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM) laboratory is licensed by the Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS Lab Number 30-0087) and accredited by the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP Lab Code 102061-0) for satisfactory compliance with criteria set forth in ISO 17025.

We offer personalized services including the ability of direct contact with our analyst. We recognize that our clients may operate under tight deadlines and difficult conditions, and because of our experience, we are able to provide services to our clients under the most flexible and cost effective arrangements.



Steve Griffin, Vice President – General ManagerOptical Microscopy Lab Manager

Steve received his B.S. in Geology from the University of Texas in 1983. He has over 30 years of experience in the management of PLM and PCM asbestos analytical laboratories and is responsible for maintaining the laboratory’s NVLAP accreditation and State of Texas Asbestos Lab License.
Steve’s background in optical microscopy, crystallography and optical mineralogy as well as his 20+ years of experience in the analysis of materials for asbestos makes him one of the world’s most respected and experienced asbestos analysts.


Linda Griffin, President –Laboratory Sample Coordinator

Linda is maintains and coordinates sample flow in the laboratory from sample receiving to sample archiving. Her responsibilities include ensuring that samples are received and logged into the laboratory information management system in accordance with the laboratory’s Standard Operating Procedures and Quality Assurance protocols. In addition, Linda is responsible for communicating customer deadlines to the laboratory analysts and ensuring the laboratory’s customers receive accurate and timely reports.


The Secret of Success

Our staff combines diverse and dynamic backgrounds covering a wide spectrum of scientific knowledge into an expert analytical team. Additionally, our staff is empowered with advanced technology and resources to provide high quality work and reliable customer service.

Our experience of providing quality analytical services to government agencies, industrial facilities, educational institutions, environmental consultants, and remediation firms has given us the expertise and knowledge that we apply to all of our work.


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contact information

(512) 258-9114
2851 Joe Dimaggio Blvd Building 5 Suite 10,Round Rock, TX 78665