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Contractor Fined for Alleged Asbestos Violations at Former Car Dealership

EMSL Analytical provides laboratory testing, sampling supplies, test kits, monitoring equipment, and PPE to help safeguard workers, building occupants, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Cinnaminson, New Jersey, January 12, 2026 The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has issued a civil penalty of nearly $29,000 to a contractor for alleged asbestos violations during the demolition of a former car dealership in Salem. The contractor had been hired to remove and clean up fire-damaged structures following a 2024 blaze.   According to DEQ, the debris from the site was known to contain significant amounts of asbestos. Despite this, the contractor reportedly failed to use a DEQ-licensed.......[Read More] [All News]

University Sues Chemical Manufacturer Over PCB Contamination in Campus Building

EMSL Analytical provides testing services to detect PCBs and other hazardous substances in building materials and environmental samples.

Raleigh, North Carolina, January 8, 2026 North Carolina State University (NC State) has filed a lawsuit against a chemical manufacturer formerly involved in producing polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), seeking damages and relief related to PCB contamination discovered in campus building materials. The university alleges that the contamination has rendered Poe Hall unfit for occupancy and necessitated extensive remediation and reconstruction efforts in accordance with federal regulations. The complaint identifies several.......[Read More] [All News]

Protect Your Home and Workplace This National Radon Action Month

From professional laboratory analysis to easy-to-use home test kits, EMSL Analytical supports nationwide efforts to reduce radon exposure risks as recommended by the EPA and Surgeon General.

Cinnaminson, New Jersey, January 6, 2026 Radon, a naturally occurring radioactive gas, is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States, responsible for an estimated 21,000 deaths each year, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Because radon is colorless, odorless, and tasteless, testing is the only way to determine if dangerous levels are present indoors. Fortunately, exposure to radon is a preventable health risk. This is why testing for radon in homes and buildings is so vital. If.......[Read More] [All News]

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Mold Inspection and Testing Seattle, Washington

Seattle, WA - January 4, 2026 As temperatures drop, homeowners and facility managers should be aware that cold weather often increases the risk of moisture and mold problems indoors. While winter may signal a drier season in some areas, factors such as condensation, inadequate insulation, ventilation issues, and burst pipes can create ideal conditions for microbial growth, even in freezing temperatures. When warm, humid indoor air meets cold surfaces like windows, walls, or poorly insulated areas, condensation can occur. Over time, this.......[Read More] [All News]

Moisture and Mold in Cold Climates: How Winter Conditions Can Trigger Hidden Microbial Growth

EMSL Analytical provides laboratory testing services, sampling supplies, and building inspection tools to identify mold, moisture, and other environmental issues in the built environment.

Cinnaminson, New Jersey, December 31, 2025 As temperatures drop, property owners and facility managers are being reminded that cold weather often brings an increased risk of moisture and mold problems indoors. While in some areas, winter typically signals a drier season, condensation, inadequate insulation, ventilation issues, and burst pipes can all create ideal conditions for microbial growth, even when outdoor temperatures are below freezing. When warm, humid indoor air meets cold surfaces like windows, walls, or.......[Read More] [All News]

Resources to Help Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

EMSL Analytical provides air testing services, sampling supplies, and monitoring instruments to detect exposure hazards to carbon monoxide and other deadly gases in homes, schools, factories, and businesses.

Cinnaminson, New Jersey, December 29, 2025 Earlier this year, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a new factsheet: “Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Protect Your Family and Yourself.” This is essential information as carbon monoxide, or CO, is an odorless, colorless, and highly toxic gas. Because people cannot see it, smell it, or taste it, CO can be dangerous before anyone even realizes it is there. The effects of CO exposure can vary depending on one’s age, overall health, how long they are.......[Read More] [All News]