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EPA Shares Information about Emergencies and Indoor Air Quality

EMSL Analytical offers air quality, industrial hygiene, environmental, and infection control testing services, sampling supplies, test kits, monitoring instruments, and inspection tools to identify microbial, chemical, and radiological hazards.

Cinnaminson, New Jersey, December 13, 2024 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a new Emergencies and Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) website earlier this year to provide the public with information about how to protect themselves and their IAQ before, during, and after emergencies.   EPA suggests that preparation and response to weather-related and man-made emergencies is particularly important when it comes to indoor environments, since humans spend most of their time indoors, and rely on indoor spaces for shelter........[Read More] [All News]

Protecting Workers from Respirable Crystalline Silica to Prevent New Cases of Silicosis

EMSL Analytical provides industrial hygiene and material testing services to identify crystalline silica and other respirable hazards to safeguard workers, and to help companies comply with health and safety regulations.

Cinnaminson, New Jersey, December 11, 2024 The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health describes silicosis as a spectrum of lung diseases caused by inhalation of free crystalline silica. Silicosis is incurable and can lead to disability and death. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) defines crystalline silica as a common mineral found in the earth's crust. Materials like sand, stone, concrete, and mortar contain it. It is also used to make products such as glass, pottery, ceramics, bricks, and.......[Read More] [All News]

HUD Announces Over $420 Million to Address Lead Hazards in Homes

EMSL Analytical provides indoor environmental quality (IEQ), material, and industrial hygiene testing services, sampling supplies, test kits, monitoring instruments, and personal protective equipment to identify and mitigate exposure risks to lead and other threats.

Cinnaminson, New Jersey, December 9, 2024 The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently announced more than $420 million in awards across 32 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico to remove lead hazards from homes and HUD-assisted properties. The funds include $2 million to remove other housing-related hazards from homes in conjunction with weatherization efforts, and nearly $10 million to facilitate research on better identifying and controlling lead and other housing-related hazards. Some 3.6 million.......[Read More] [All News]

Mold Discovery Causes Temporary Closure of Fire Station in Maryland

EMSL Analytical provides laboratory testing services, sampling supplies, test kits, building inspection tools, and air monitoring instruments to identify mold, moisture, and other indoor environmental quality (IEQ) issues.

Beltsville, Maryland, December 5, 2024 Last month, government officials announced that Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services in Maryland had temporarily relocated personnel from Hillandale Fire Station 24, due to the presence of indoor mold. The station is expected to be closed for about a month as mold remediation takes place. Mold is known to produce allergens, irritants, and in some cases, potentially toxic substances known as mycotoxins. Inhaling or touching mold may cause an allergic reaction in some sensitive individuals,.......[Read More] [All News]

Kids Garden Sets Recalled in the United States and Canada Due to Potential Lead Hazard

EMSL Analytical offers product testing services for toys and other consumer goods to detect heavy metals and other regulated substances to protect consumers, and to help companies avoid costly product recalls.

Cinnaminson, New Jersey, December 4, 2024 The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in conjunction with Health Canada, recently announced the recall of about half a million imported garden sets designed for children due to violations of the federal lead paint ban. The painted long hoe and rake from the recalled garden set contain levels of lead that exceed the allowable limit. The garden sets were made in China and imported by a company based in the United States. The items were sold by a large retailer in their warehouse.......[Read More] [All News]

Asbestos in Drinking Water a Concern for Many Due to Its Past Use in Cement Water Lines

EMSL Analytical offers material and water testing services and sampling supplies to identify asbestos and a wide range of other potential physical, chemical, microbial, and radiological contaminants.

Cinnaminson, New Jersey, November 27, 2024 Over the last several months there have been a number of media reports about concerns some residents of Jefferson County, Pennsylvania have regarding the discovery of asbestos in drinking water samples. The problem comes from old water lines that were made from cement that also contains asbestos. During the last century, cement pipes made with asbestos were commonly used in drinking water distributions systems. This went on for decades, and although the practice peaked in large parts of the.......[Read More] [All News]