Simtars, Resources Safety & Health Queensland

Site

Simtars

Accreditation No.

2681

Site No.

2672

Date of Accreditation

30 Jun 1989

Address

2 Robert Smith Street
Redbank, QLD 4301
Australia

simtars.qld.gov.au

Contact

Mr David Turner P: +61 (07) 38106333

Availability

Services available to external clients

Simtars, Resources Safety & Health Queensland address map

Scope of Accreditation

Print scopes
Mine Safety Technology and Research Centre

ISO/IEC 17025 (2017)

Materials

Service Product Determinant Technique Procedure Limitations
Analysis for chemical composition of gas and aerosols Industrial gas supplies excluding fuels and calibration mixtures Carbonyl sulfide; Ethylmercaptan; Hydrogen sulfide; Methylmercaptan GC-FPD In-house method LP0037 
Argon; Carbon dioxide (CO2); Carbon monoxide; Ethane; Ethene (ethylene); Ethyne (acetylene); Helium; Hydrogen; Hydrogen sulfide; Methane; Nitrogen; Oxygen; Propane GC-TCD In-house method LP0043;
In-house method LP0045
Analysis of biofuels, hydrocarbon fuels and related fuel products Natural gas 2,2-Dimethylpropane (neopentane); 2-Methylbutane (isopentane); Butane (n-butane); Carbon dioxide (CO2); Ethane; Helium; Hexane (n-hexane); Hydrogen; Isobutane; Methane; Nitrogen; Oxygen; Pentane (n-pentane); Propane GC-TCD In-house method LP0023
Hydrogen sulfide GC-TCD In-house method LP0045
Argon; Carbon dioxide (CO2); Carbon monoxide; Ethane; Ethene (ethylene); Ethyne (acetylene); Helium; Hydrogen; Methane; Nitrogen; Oxygen; Propane GC-TCD

In-house method LP0043;


Occupational Hygiene, Environment and Chemistry Centre

ISO/IEC 17025 (2017)

Environment

Service Product Determinant Technique Procedure
Analysis for diesel particulates Diesel particulates Carbon - Elemental as diesel particulates Thermooptical analyser In-house method LP0210
Analysis for elements Air - Ambient; Monitoring filters Aluminium; Antimony; Arsenic; Barium; Beryllium; Cadmium; Chromium; Cobalt; Copper; Iron; Lead; Magnesium; Manganese; Molybdenum; Nickel; Selenium; Sodium; Sulfur; Thallium; Titanium; Vanadium; Zinc ICP-AES In-house method LP0181
Analysis for hydrocarbons Air - Confined spaces Acenaphthene; Acenaphthylene (acenaphthalene); Anthracene; Benz(a)anthracene; Benzo(a)pyrene; Benzo(b)fluoranthene; Benzo(g,h,i)perylene; Benzo(k)fluoranthene; Chrysene; Dibenz(a,h)anthracene; Fluoranthene (benzo[j,k]fluorene); Fluorene; Indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene; Naphthalene; Phenanthrene; Pyrene HPLC

In-house method LP0196

Analysis for isocyanates Air - Confined spaces; Air - Indoor; Air - Mines Hexamethylene diisocyanate (1,6-hexamethylene diisocyanate; 1,6-HDI); Methylene bisphenyl isocyanate; Toluene-2,4-diisocyanate (2,4-TDI); Toluene-2,6- diisocyanate (2,6-TDI) HPLC In-house method LP0195
Analysis for organic vapours Air - Ambient; Air - Confined spaces; Air - Indoor; Air - Mines; Emissions; Exhausts Anthracene; Benzo(a)pyrene; Chrysene; Coal tar pitch volatiles (CPTV); Cyclohexane-soluble fraction (CSF); Particulate matter - Total; Phenanthrene; Pyrene Filters; Gravimetric; HPLC In-house method LP0183
Emissions; Vapours 2,5-Dimethylbenzaldehyde; 2-Methylbenzaldehyde (o-tolualdehyde); 3-Methylbenzaldehyde (m-tolualdehyde); 3-Methylbutanal (isovaleraldehyde); 4-Methylbenzaldehyde (p-tolualdehyde); Acetaldehyde (ethanal); Acetone; Acrolein (2-propenal); Benzaldehyde (phenylmethanal); Butyraldehyde (butanal); Crotonaldehyde; Formaldehyde (methanal); Hexanal (hexaldehyde); Pentanal (valeraldehyde); Propionaldehyde (propanal) HPLC In-house method LP0184
Vapours Benzene; Ethylbenzene; Toluene; m-Xylene and p-Xylene; o-Xylene GC-TCD In-house method LP0238
1,1,1-Trichloroethane (1,1,1-TCA, methyl chloroform, chlorothene); 1,1,2-Trichloroethane (1,1,2-TCA, vinyl trichloride); 1,2,3-Trichloropropane (allyl trichloride); 1,2,3-Trimethylbenzene (1,2,3-TMB, hemimellitene); 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene (1,2,4-TMB, pseudo-cumene); 1,2-Dichlorobenzene (o-dichlorobenzene); 1,2-Dichloroethane (1,2-DCA, ethylene dichloride); 1,3,5-Trimethylbenzene (1,3,5-TMB, mesitylene); 1,3-Dichlorobenzene (m-dichlorobenzene); 1,4-Dichlorobenzene (p-dichlorobenzene); 3-Carene; 4-Methyl-2-pentanone (methyl isobutyl ketone, MIBK); Acetone; Benzene; Bromoform (tribromomethane); Butanone (methyl ethyl ketone, MEK, 2-butanone); Butylacetate; Carbon tetrachloride (tetrachloromethane); Chlorobenzene (benzene chloride, monochlorobenzene); Cyclohexane; D-limonene; Decane (n-decane); Dichloromethane (DCM, methylene chloride); Diethyl ether; Ethylacetate; Ethylbenzene; Heptane (n-heptane); Hexane (n-hexane); Isopropylbenzene (cumene); Methylcyclohexane; Nonane (n-nonane); Octane (n-octane); Propylacetate; Styrene (ethenyl benzene); Tetrachloroethene (perchloroethylene, perchloroethene, tetrachloroethylene); Tetrahydrofuran (THF); Toluene; Trichloroethene (trichloroethylene, TCE); Trichloromethane (chloroform); m-Xylene; o-Xylene; p-Xylene; α-Pinene; β-Pinene GC-MS

In-house method LP0209

Analysis for physical and chemical characteristics Air - Ambient Hydrogen sulfide GC-FPD In-house method LP0037
Particulate matter - PM10 Gravimetric AS 3580.9.9
Particulate matter - PM10 Gravimetric AS/NZS 3580.9.6
Particulate matter - PM10 Tapered element oscillating microbalance (TEOM) AS 3580.9.8
Particulate matter - PM2.5 Gravimetric AS 3580.9.10
Particulate matter Gravimetric AS/NZS 3580.9.3; 
Hydrogen sulfide GC-TCD In-house method LP0045
Ash; Combustible matter; Deposited matter; Deposited matter - Insoluble; Deposited matter - Soluble; Dust deposition - Total solids; Solids - Total Gravimetric AS/NZS 3580.10.1
Analysis for respirable crystalline silica (RCS) Air - Confined spaces Cristobalite; α-Quartz Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) in-house method LP0016
Analysis of dust Air - Confined spaces; Air - Indoor Cotton dust; Wood dust Gravimetric

Occupational Safety and Health Administration Standard 1910.1043 Appendix A (Cotton) and in-house method LP0046 (Wood) 

Air - Confined spaces; Air - Indoor; Air - Mines Dust - Respirable Gravimetric AS 2985
Dust - Inhalable Gravimetric AS 3640
Analysis of the workplace environment and hazards for inorganic gases Exhausts; Gases; Inhalable particles and dust; Vapours Bromide; Chloride; Fluoride; Hydrobromic acid mist; Hydrochloric acid; Hydrochloric acid mist; Hydrofluoric acid; Hydrofluoric acid mist; Hydrogen bromide; Hydrogen chloride; Hydrogen fluoride; Inorganic acids; Metaphosphoric acid mist; Phosphoric acid mist; Sulfuric acid; Sulfuric acid mist Ion chromatography (IC) In-house method LP0185
Fluoride Ion chromatography (IC) in house method LP0186
Bromine; Chlorine Ion chromatography (IC) in house method LP0193
Analysis of the workplace environment and hazards for metals and metal compounds Dust; Filters; Fumes Aluminium; Antimony; Arsenic; Cadmium; Chromium; Cobalt; Copper; Iron; Lead; Magnesium; Manganese; Molybdenum; Nickel; Selenium; Sodium; Thallium; Titanium; Vanadium; Zinc ICP-AES In-house method LP0200
Chromium VI (hexavalent chromium) Ion chromatography (IC) In-house method LP0242
Welding fumes and gases Aluminium; Cadmium; Chromium; Cobalt; Copper; Iron; Lead; Manganese; Molybdenum; Nickel; Vanadium; Zinc ICP-AES In-house method LP218
Sample collection Air - Confined spaces; Air - Indoor; Air - Mines Not applicable Active sampling onto sorption tubes; Filters; Impinger; Manual by hand AS2985 - Respirable dust;
AS2986.1 - Volatile organic compounds - Pumped sampling method;
AS 2986.2 - Volatile organic compounds - Diffusive sampling method;
AS3640 - Inhalable dust;
AS3853.1 (2006) - Welding particles;
NIOSH Method 1003 - Hydrocarbons (halogenated);
NIOSH 1300 - Ketones I;
NIOSH 1301 - Ketones II;
NIOSH 1400 - Alcohols I;
NIOSH 1401 - Alcohols II;
NIOSH 1402 - Alcohols III;
NIOSH 1403 - Alcohols IV;
NIOSH 1405 - Alcohols combined;
NIOSH 1450 - Esters I;
NIOSH 1500 - Hydrocarbons (BP 36:C - 216:C);
NIOSH 1501 - Hydrocarbons (aromatic);
NIOSH 1550 - Napthas;
NIOSH 1552 - Terpenes;
NIOSH 1600 - Carbon disulfide;
NIOSH 2016 - Formaldehyde;
NIOSH 2500 - Methyl ethyl ketone;
NIOSH 5026 - Oil mist (mineral);
NIOSH 5040 - Diesel particulate matter (as elemental carbon);
NIOSH 5042 - Benzene - soluble fraction and total particulate;
NIOSH 5506 - Polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons;
NIOSH 5523 - GlycolsNIOSH 6004 - Sulfur dioxide;
NIOSH 6011 - Bromine and chlorine;
NIOSH 7300  Elements by ICP;
NIOSH 7401 - Alkaline dusts;
NIOSH 7600 - Hexavalent chromium;
NIOSH 7903 - Inorganic Acids;
NIOSH 7906 - Fluorides (aerosol and gas);
MDHS 25/3 - Organic isocyanates;
OSHA 42 - Diisocyanates;
OSHA 47 - Methylene bisphenyl isocyanate (MDI);
OSHA 58 - Coal tar pitch volatiles;
OSHA 99 - Propylene glycol monomethyl ethers/acetates;
OSHA 1910.1043 Appendix A - Cotton dust;
OSHA ID-140 - Mercury vapour;
OSHA ID-145 - Particulate mercury;
USEPA Compendium TO-15 - Sampling of volatile organic compounds in ambient air by canisters;
USEPA Compendium TO-17 - Sampling of volatile organic compounds in ambient air by active sampling onto sorption tubes
Training, Testing and Certification Centre, Calibration

ISO/IEC 17025 (2017)

Calibration

Service Product Determinant Technique Procedure Limitations
Chemical metrology - Gas analysers Gas analysers Concentration Comparison measurement against a certified reference material; Direct measurement by certified reference material

in house method LP0022

Carbon monoxide : NDIR; 0.0001-10%

Carbon monoxide : Electrochemical; 0.0001-1%

Carbon dioxide : NDIR; 0.001-100%

Methane : NDIR; 0.01-100%

Methane : Pellistor; 0.01-5%

Methane : Methanometer; 0.01-100%

Oxygen : Electrochemical; 0.01-25%

Oxygen : Paramagnetic; 0.01-25%

Hydrogen Sulphide : Electrochemical; 0.1-20000ppm

Sulfur dioxide : Electrochemical; 0.1-20000ppm

Sulfur dioxide : NDIR; 0.00001-50%

Sulfur dioxide : UV fluorescence; 0.1-50ppm

Nitric oxide : Chemiluminescent; 0.1-5000ppm

Nitrogen dioxide : Chemiluminescent; 0.1-5000ppm

Nitrogen dioxide : Electrochemical; 0.1-10000ppm

Oxides of nitrogen : Chemiluminescent; 0.1-10000ppm

Ammonia : Electrochemical; 0.0001-1%

Propane : Pellistor; 0.01-3%

Hexane/Methane/Propane: Pellistor; 0.01-100% LEL

Methane : FID; 0.01-100%

Methane/Hydrogen : Thermal conductivity; 0.01 - 100% LEL

Capability

with least uncertainty of measurement of 5.0 % relative

Flow metrology - Environmental flow measuring devices and systems Air sampling pumps and meters Flow rate Comparison with a reference meter EP0140

Capability


Calibration of air sampling pumps using air at atmospheric conditions
with Calibration and Measurement Capability of -
Sampling pump flow rate: 1.2% of flow from 1 L/min to 3 L/min
Sampling pump timer: (0.05% reading + 0.5 minutes) over a minimum of 2 hours

Flow rate Comparison with a reference meter; Volumetric transfer EP0143 - Procedure for the Calibration of Secondary Flow Meters

Capability

Calibration of gas flowmeters using atmospheric air as the test medium with a minimum test volume of 100 mL
With a Calibration and Measurement Capability of -
Bubble flow meter as reference
2% of reading for flow rates from 0.2 L/min to 5 L/min
Mass flow meter as reference
(1% of reading + 0.006 L/min) for flow rates from 0.1 L/min to 15 L/min
Temperature metrology - Verification of controlled enclosures Baths; Furnaces; Ovens Spatial uniformity; Temperature; Temporal uniformity Direct temperature measurement

AS 2853- 1986

From -40 ºC to 850 ºC
 
 

Capability

Including on site calibrations.

With Calibration and Measurement Capability of -
1.3 ºC  from -40 ºC to 300 ºC
5.4 ºC  above 300 ºC to 850 ºC

Environmental chambers - Humidity Fluctuation; Gradient; Humidity By temperature and humidity measurement AS 60068.3.6; IEC 60068.3.6

Capability

Including on site calibrations.

With Calibration and Measurement Capability of -
Humidity and Relative humidity gradient tests
3.0 %RH in the range 10% to 95%RH  and from 23 °C to 55 °C
5.0 %RH in the range 10% to 93% RH and above 55 °C to 80 °C

Environmental chambers - Temperature Fluctuation; Gradient; Temperature Direct temperature measurement

AS 60068.3.5, IEC 60068.3.5

From -40 ºC to 300 ºC
 
 

Capability

Including on site calibrations.

With Calibration and Measurement Capability of -
1.3 ºC from -40 ºC to 300 ºC

Training, Testing and Certification Centre, Testing and Certification

ISO/IEC 17025 (2017)

Manufactured Goods

Service Product Determinant Technique Procedure Limitations
Electrical equipment approval and safety evaluation Electrical appliances, coupling devices and accessories Electrical safety Dimensional assessment including creepage and clearance; Electrical characteristics; Endurance and resistance to external conditions; Energy measurement; Fire hazard assessment; Firmware assessment; Function assessment including abnormal operation; Insulation and electrical protection measurement; Mechanical assessment; Temperature; Visual examination

AS/NZS 3100 sections 4, 5 and clauses 6.2, 6.3, 7, 8.3.1, 8.3.2, 8.4, 8.5, 8.7, 8.8, 8.11 and 8.12 (tests in the laboratory and in the field) ;
AS/NZS 60079.0 clause 26.5 and 26.13; IEC 60079-0 clauses 26.5 and 26.13 (tests in the laboratory and in the field) ;
ASTM D257

Temperature up to 400oC

Electrical appliances, coupling devices and accessories; Lamps and lampholders (including LED-based lamps) Effect of environmental exposure on electrical equipment and enclosures Cold; Damp heat; Dry heat

AS/NZS 60068.2.1; IEC 60068-2-1;

AS/NZS 60068.2.2; IEC 60068-2-2;

AS/NZS 60068.2.30; IEC 60068-2-30;

Temperature in the range -10oC to 280oC;

Humidity in the range 10% to 95%

Damp heat cyclic (12 + 12-hour cycle)
Electrical cables, cords and conductors Electrical performance of electrical cables, cords and conductors Conductor resistance; Insulation resistance

AS/NZS 1660.3

Electrical equipment for explosive environments Ignition source risk Type of protection 'd' flameproof enclosures; Type of protection 'e' increased safety apparatus; Type of protection 'i' intrinsic safety; Type of protection 'm' encapsulated apparatus; Type of protection 'n' non-sparking apparatus; Type of protection 'o' oil immersion; Type of protection 'p' pressurised enclosures; Type of protection 'q' powder (sand) filled apparatus; Type of protection 's' special protection; Type of protection 't' dust ignition protection; Type of protection 'v' ventilation; Type of protection - (EPL) Ga; Type of protection - Dust excluding ignition - Proof equipment (DIP); Type of protection - Fieldbus intrinsically safe concept (FISCO); Type of protection - Intrinsically safe systems

AS/NZS 1299 excluding clause 3.3.10;
AS/NZS 1300 excluding clause 3.3.9;
AS 1482:1985;
AS/NZS 1826;
AS 1828;
AS 1915;
AS/NZS 2081.1: 2002;
AS/NZS 2081.2: 2002;
AS/NZS 2081.3: 2002;
AS/NZS 2081.4: 2002;
AS/NZS 2081.5: 2002;
AS/NZS 2081 excluding clauses 10.3.2, 10.3.4.4 and 10.3.4.5;
AS 2187.2 Appendix B
AS 2236;
AS 2229 (tests in the laboratory and in the field);
AS 2380.1;
AS 2380.2;
AS 2380.4;
AS 2380.6 excluding clauses 4.3 and 4.5.2;
AS 2380.7;
AS 2380.9;
AS 2431;
AS/NZS 4114.1 (tests in the laboratory and in the field);
AS/NZS 4871.1;
AS/NZS 4871.2;
AS/NZS 4871.3;
AS/NZS 4871.4;
AS/NZS 4871.5;  
AS/NZS 60079.0; IEC 60079-0 (tests in the laboratory and in the field);
AS/NZS 60079.1; IEC 60079-1 (tests in the laboratory and in the field);
AS/NZS 60079.2; IEC 60079-2 (tests in the laboratory and in the field);
AS/NZS 60079.5; IEC 60079-5;
AS/NZS 60079.6; IEC 60079-6;
AS/NZS 60079.7; IEC 60079-7;
AS/NZS 60079.11; IEC 60079-11;
AS/NZS 60079.13; IEC 60079-13 (tests in the laboratory and in the field);
AS/NZS 60079.15; IEC 60079-15;
AS/NZS 60079.18; IEC 60079-18;
AS/NZS 60079.25; IEC 60079-25;
AS/NZS 60079.26, IEC 60079-26;
AS/NZS 60079.27; IEC 60079-27;
AS/NZS 60079.28; IEC 60079-28:
AS/NZS 60079.30.1; IEC 60079-30-1;
AS/NZS 60079.31; IEC 60079-31;

AS/NZS 60079.32.2; IEC 60079-32-2;
AS/NZS 60079.33; IEC 60079-33;
AS/NZS 60079.35.1; IEC 60079-35-1;
AS/NZS 61241.0; IEC 61241-0;
AS/NZS 61241.1;; IEC 61241-1;
AS/NZS 61241.1.1 (1999); IEC 61241-1-1 (1999);
AS/NZS 61241.4; IEC 61241-4;
AS/NZS 61241.11; IEC 61241-11;
AS/NZS 61241.18; IEC 61241-18;
AS/NZS 62013.1; IEC 62013-1;
AS/NZS 62086.1; IEC 62086-1;
IEC-79-16 (tests in the laboratory and in the field);

Enclosures for electrical equipment; Luminaires Degree of protection - IP rating Not applicable

AS 1939;

AS 60529; IEC 60529;

AS/NZS 60598.1 Section 9

Evaluation of equipment for flammable and explosive environments Insulating materials for electrical equipment and electrotechnical products Surface resistivity Not applicable AS 1147.1 Appendix D 10%
Non-electrical products for use in flammable or explosive environments (excludes combustion devices) Insulation resistance Not applicable AS 2380.1,
AS/NZS 60079.0,
IEC 60079
 Tests in the laboratory and in the field
Comparative index tracking Not applicable AS 2431;
AS/NZS 4695.112;
AS/NZS 60112:
IEC 60112
Prepared test specimens Flammability Oxygen index ISO 4589-2
Evaluation of fire risk for potentially flammable materials and products Belting; Hose and hose assemblies Combustion propagation; Flammability; Ignitability Not applicable AS 1180.10B - 1982;
AS 1334.10;
ISO 8030
Material performance evaluation of elastomers, plastics and composite products Belting; Hosing material Electrical resistance Not applicable

AS 1180.13A - 1983;

AS 1334.9;

AS 2784;

ASTM D257

ISO 2878;

 Surface electrical resistance
Material performance evaluation of leather, textiles and related products Floor coverings Electrical resistance Not applicable

AS 2834 Appendix D;

ASTM D257

 Surface electrical resistance

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