Looking to expand your commercial laboratory to include airborne silica analysis? LCS Laboratory Inc. offers a 16-hour blended training program combining classroom instruction and practical, in-lab experience. This course is designed for laboratories and industrial hygiene professionals who want to establish or enhance their FTIR silica analysis capabilities quickly and confidently.
Course Overview
Duration: 16 hours (2 days)
Format: Combination of lectures and hands-on practice
Location: Delivered at your facility or at LCS Laboratory (London, Ontario)
Cost: $1,500 CAD (plus travel and accommodation, if applicable)
Validity: Pricing valid through 2025–2026
Certificate: Issued by LCS Laboratory Inc. upon successful completion of Levels 1 and 2
Course Structure
Level 1 – Theoretical Training (4 hours)
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Fundamentals of respirable silica and industrial hygiene sampling
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Overview of analytical methods for crystalline silica
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Principles of FTIR spectroscopy for quantitative analysis
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Calibration standards, quality control, and reporting requirements
Level 2 – Practical, In-Lab Training (12 hours)
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FTIR calibration and instrument setup
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Sample preparation: ashing, pellet pressing, and KBr pellet handling
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Quantitation of silica in complex spectra
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Single and multiple peak integrations
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Spectral corrections for overlapping peaks
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Automation of analysis (for Thermo Fisher OMNIC™ users)
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Data interpretation, validation, and client reporting
Why Choose LCS Laboratory’s Training?
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Accredited Expertise:
LCS Laboratory Inc. is an ISO 17025–accredited Canadian laboratory with more than two decade of experience in analytical chemistry and industrial hygiene testing. -
Real-World Focus:
Training is conducted in your own laboratory, using your instruments and materials — ensuring that your team learns in a real operational environment. -
Practical, Not Theoretical:
Our courses are led by practicing chemists and analysts who have performed thousands of silica analyses for consulting firms and industrial clients across Canada. -
Ongoing Support:
After the training, we remain available for technical consultation and guidance, helping you maintain quality and compliance as your silica testing program grows.
Get Started
Let us help your laboratory launch its silica analysis program with confidence.
Contact LCS Laboratory Inc. today for a free consultation or to schedule on-site training for your team.
📞 Phone: +1 (519) 488-1353
📧 Email: info@lcslaboratory.com
