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Fire Station Closed for a Second Time Due to Mold Concerns

EMSL Analytical provides laboratory testing services, sampling supplies, test kits, building inspection tools, air monitoring instruments, and personal protective equipment to identify and mitigate microbial exposure risks in the built environment.

Cinnaminson, New Jersey, April 18, 2025 For the second time in just months, the Charleston Fire Department in South Carolina announced to area residents the temporary closure of Fire Station 12. This second closure was taken following a review by city officials over continued mold concerns.   Charleston Firefighters Association – Local 61 shared the following: Firefighters should not have to risk their health to serve the community. The fact that this problem has resurfaced so quickly suggests that either the initial.......[Read More] [All News]

Resources to Identify Alternaria and Other Indoor Air Quality Concerns

EMSL Analytical offers laboratory testing services, sampling supplies, test kits, air monitoring instruments, inspection tools, and personal protective equipment to detect and mitigate contact with microbial contaminants.

Cinnaminson, New Jersey, April 16, 2025 Alternaria is a common type of mold made up of hundreds of species. Many are ubiquitous in the natural environment, where they play an important role in decomposing materials outdoors. Unfortunately, Alternaria also causes a tremendous amount of agricultural spoilage each year. The spores from Alternaria can make their way inside homes and buildings and have an impact on the indoor air quality. Properties that have suffered from water damage or elevated humidity levels resulting in mold.......[Read More] [All News]

Resources to Protect Workers from Cadmium and Other Exposure Risks

EMSL Analytical provides industrial hygiene, environmental, and material testing services to identify heavy metals and other substances to safeguard workers, and to help companies comply with health and safety regulations.

Cinnaminson, New Jersey, April 14, 2025 Cadmium is an important metal used in many industrial processes. It has had numerous uses over the years, including in batteries, solar cells, pigments, alloys, metal coatings, and plastics. While cadmium provides many benefits to industry, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) warns that cadmium and its compounds are highly toxic. Exposure to this metal is known to cause cancer and targets the body's cardiovascular, renal, gastrointestinal, neurological, reproductive, and.......[Read More] [All News]

Alleged Asbestos Violations Result in Costly Fine for Property Development Company

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Miami, Florida, April 11, 2025 Last month, it was reported that a developer in Miami-Dade County had been fined over $100,000 because asbestos was allegedly detected in several piles of debris. The debris came from mobile homes that were taken down as part of a redevelopment project. Whenever the demolition of older homes and buildings takes place, asbestos could be encountered, not to mention lead-based paints. The improper handling, storage, and disposal of these materials can pose significant risks to workers, the public, and the.......[Read More] [All News]

Lead Concerns Result in the Temporary Closure of a Public School Building

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

Cinnaminson, New Jersey, April 9, 2025 A public school temporarily closed its doors last month after the City of Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) announced lead contamination issues in the building. Several hundred students have been forced to use another educational facility several miles away until the lead issues can be addressed.   According to MHD and Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS): Recent testing identified elevated levels of lead dust in areas that underwent remediation, which does not meet the health and safety.......[Read More] [All News]

Populations that Could Experience Greater Adverse Effects from Wildfire Smoke

EMSL Analytical provides laboratory testing services, sampling supplies, air monitoring instruments, test kits, and personal protective equipment to identify and mitigate smoke exposure risks and property damage caused by wildfires.

Cinnaminson, New Jersey, April 7, 2025 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published information about certain life stages and populations that may be at greater risk of experiencing health effects due to wildfire smoke exposure. The agency warns these at-risk populations should be particularly diligent about limiting exposure to wildfire smoke because evidence indicates that the risk of fine particle-related health effects varies throughout a lifetime. EPA’s list of at-risk populations includes the.......[Read More] [All News]