Asbestos TEM Laboratories, Inc., established in 1989 by President Mark Bailey, PG, is a premier laboratory specializing in asbestos testing and analysis. Originally focused on building material samples, the company has evolved to address a broader range of hazardous geological materials, particularly in the analysis of Naturally Occurring Asbestos (NOA) and silica dust. Today, Asbestos TEM Labs stands as the largest provider of NOA testing services on the West Coast, playing a pivotal role in some of the most significant NOA projects in California and Nevada.
The company's operations are supported by two lab locations in Oakland, California, and Sparks, Nevada, fully accredited by multiple certifying agencies for a variety of critical testing services, including asbestos, environmental lead, and silica testing. The laboratory boasts a team of highly qualified analysts trained in various scientific disciplines, making them experts in identifying asbestiform minerals through Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM), and X-Ray Diffraction (XRD).
President Mark Bailey is a leading figure in the NOA testing field, actively contributing to industry development through oversight of symposia and conferences focused on NOA hazards. He has also engaged in significant consulting work across a range of projects including expert witness services and legal consulting regarding asbestos regulations. Asbestos TEM Labs remains committed to providing high-quality testing services tailored to meet the needs of homeowners, environmental consultants, and regulatory agencies. Their dedication to excellence and comprehensive expertise ensures that clients receive reliable results for their testing needs.
