Nation-wide Laboratory Consulting & Environmental Assessments
SAW Environmental delivers laboratory consulting and environmental assessments that protect your operations. We handle the work that matters.
Laboratory Consulting
Internal Audits
We help ensure your laboratory remains audit-ready year-round. Our internal audits simulate regulatory assessments and evaluate compliance with TNI, ISO/IEC 17025, EPA methods, and state accreditation requirements. We review documentation, technical records, quality systems, and analyst practices to identify gaps before regulators do. The result is clear corrective actions and practical recommendations that strengthen your quality system and reduce audit risk.We help ensure your laboratory remains inspection-ready year-round.
Data Review
We ensure your reported results are accurate, defensible, and audit-ready. Our data review services evaluate raw data, calculations, QC performance, instrument outputs, and reporting practices to confirm compliance with method requirements, quality control criteria, and regulatory expectations. We identify potential data integrity issues, calculation errors, and documentation gaps before results are finalized or submitted.
Data Integrity and Ethics Training
We provide data integrity and ethics training tailored specifically to environmental laboratories and your laboratory’s quality system documentation. Training focuses on good documentation practices, defensible data generation, regulatory expectations, and ethical decision-making in the laboratory environment. Our goal is to help laboratories build a culture of transparency and accountability that protects both the laboratory and its clients.
Quality Assurance & Quality Control
We focus on building sustainable quality systems—not temporary fixes. Our consulting services help laboratories develop and maintain robust QA/QC programs, standard operating procedures, corrective action systems, and quality manuals aligned with regulatory standards. We work with laboratory leadership and staff to create practical systems that support consistent data quality and long-term compliance.
Management Reviews
In consultation with your laboratory’s management, we help transform management reviews from a compliance requirement into a strategic management tool. Our approach evaluates quality metrics, audit findings, corrective actions, proficiency testing performance, and operational trends to provide leadership with meaningful insights. This allows laboratory management to identify risks, allocate resources effectively, and continuously improve their quality system.
Third Party Assessments
We provide independent technical assessments to support state accreditation and laboratory certification programs. Our evaluations align with TNI standards, EPA regulations, the Drinking Water Certification Manual, and state requirements. Our services supplement program resources during high workloads or specialized technical needs. Our goal is to deliver consistent, defensible evaluations that support strong regulatory oversight and program integrity.
Environmental Assessments
Environmental due diligence protects both investment and community. Make informed decisions from the start.
Phase 1 ESA
Environmental site assessment that identifies potential contamination and liability. We review history, conduct site visits, and deliver findings you can act on.
Environmental Due Diligence & Transaction Support
We understand that timing is critical in real estate transactions. Our team delivers efficient turnaround times without compromising thoroughness, accuracy, or defensibility.
Regulatory Compliance Consulting
SPCC plans, SWPPP preparation, and stormwater permit assistance. We handle hazardous materials reporting and compliance audits so you stay clear with regulators.
Experts in Environmental Laboratory Quality and Compliance.
SAW Environmental had its start as Sims & Associates – West offering laboratory consulting services to the environmental community. SAW has expanded its services the past 10 years to include a full range of environmental solutions to laboratories, financial institutions, and regulatory authorities. We provide value to our clients looking for cost effective methods to manage their environmental risk.
FAQ's
Find answers to common questions about our laboratory and environmental services.
We provide third party assessments, quality management support, and internal audits for your laboratory operations. Our team also delivers technical training and data package review to keep your systems sound and your team confident.
A Phase I environmental site assessment reviews the history of a property and identifies potential contamination or liability. We conduct site visits, analyze records, and deliver findings that help you understand your environmental risk.
Yes. We prepare SPCC plans, assist with SWPPP preparation, and handle stormwater permit work. We also manage hazardous materials reporting and conduct compliance audits to keep you aligned with regulations.
Environmental due diligence provides risk assessment for transactions and lending decisions. We review data gaps, analyze files, and give lenders the information they need to move forward with confidence.
We offer hands-on technical training and data package review for your team. Training ensures your staff understands compliance requirements and can maintain the standards your operation demands.
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