Central Laboratories Directorate
Central Laboratories Directorate

Central Laboratories Directorate

Environmental Health Laboratories

No.
Test/ Service Name
Equipments Available
Remarks
1
Noise Assessment (Survey)

Measurement of the noise
Sound level meter

Noise dosimeter
 
(Personal and Static)
2
Heat Assessment (Survey)

Measurement of air Tem.
Measurement of Relative humidity
Measurement of radiant heat
Measurement of Heat stress indices
Shielded thermometer

Psychrometer
Globe thermometer
WBGT monitor
 
3
Dust Assessment (Survey)

Measurement of the dust
Dust sampling kit
 
4
Gases Assessment (Survey)

Measurement of gases
Gases sampling kit
 
5
Pulmonary function test

Measurement of Pulmonary function indices
Spirometer
 
6
Environmental Microbiology

Measurement of microorganisms in air
Measurement of microorganisms in water
Measurement of microorganisms in soil
Measurement of microorganisms in food
Air sampler

Incubator


 
7
Physical properties of water

Turbidity
pH
Electrical Conductivity
Solids analysis
All Physical properties
 
Pending upon availability & purchasing of equipment and chemicals
8
Chemical properties of water
 
Pending upon availability & purchasing of equipment and chemicals
Chlorides
Alkalinity
Hardness
Ammonia
Nitrates
Nitrites
Phosphates
Total phosphates
Sulfates
Iron
Manganese
Total Nitrogen
Residual Chlorine
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD)
Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD)
Oil &grease
Fluoride
All physical and Chemical properties
9
Microbiological Examination
 
Pending upon availability & purchasing of equipment and chemicals
Total plate count
MPN of Total coliforms
MPN of feacal coliforms
Microscopic examination of sludge
10
Treatability studies
 
Pending upon availability & purchasing of equipment and chemicals
Biological treatment