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New Jersey Testing Laboratory Offers Mold, IAQ and Industrial Hygiene Sampling Workshop This March

EMSL Analytical, Inc. is hosting its Mold, IAQ and Industrial Hygiene Workshop this March at its corporate headquarters located in the greater Philadelphia area.

Cinnaminson, NJ,  February 21st , 2019 EMSL Analytical, Inc. is hosting a Mold, Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) and Industrial Hygiene Sampling Workshop on Thursday, March 28th at its corporate headquarters located in the greater Philadelphia area. Registration will begin at 8:30 AM followed by the training, which will run from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. EMSL invites industry professionals involved in IAQ issues to join our leading experts in a full-day of learning. Many indoor air quality concerns related to mold and moisture can have an.......[Read More] [All News]

Heavy Rains Cause Roof Damage Along with Asbestos and Mold Exposure Concerns

EMSL Analytical provides testing services, sampling supplies and test kits to identify asbestos, mold and lead from building materials and environmental samples.

Cinnaminson, NJ,  February 20th , 2019 KXAN recently broadcasted a story about an Austin community center that suffered significant water damage last year from heavy rains. According to their report, the children’s programs at the center have been moved to another wing of the aging building due to moisture entering through the roof resulting in water damage and mold. In addition to the moisture issues, there are concerns over the possible presence of asbestos in the roofing materials. This complicates any future plans for.......[Read More] [All News]

Secondhand Smoke Exposure and Raising Awareness of National Cancer Prevention Month

EMSL Analytical provides industrial hygiene and indoor environmental quality (IEQ) testing services to identify smoke, residues, chemicals and particulate matter in all types of buildings.

Cinnaminson, NJ,  February 19th , 2019 National Cancer Prevention Month takes place during the month of February. It is a time to raise awareness of the many ways the public can lower their chances of developing cancer by avoiding exposure to carcinogens, including tobacco smoke. According to some reports, more than 40% of all diagnosed cancers in the U. S. can be attributed to preventable causes. Tobacco smoke has long been recognized for its ability to cause lung cancer and other diseases. Tobacco smoke exposure.......[Read More] [All News]

Quarry Has Neighbors Concerned After Naturally Occurring Asbestos Discovered

EMSL Analytical provides asbestos testing, sampling supplies and test kits to identify asbestos in naturally occurring deposits and from man-made environments.

Cinnaminson, NJ,  February 15th , 2019 Recently, there have been a number of media reports about concerned residents living near a quarry in Pennsylvania. The worries are over air quality and are the result of naturally occurring asbestos deposits being found at the quarry. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) released the following statement about the situation: “Under their required sampling protocol, the operator at the quarry is required to sample for asbestos when beginning work in new areas........[Read More] [All News]

Winter Weather Brings Ice Dams, Water Damage and Potential Mold Growth

EMSL Analytical offers air and surface testing services to detect the presence of mold and carries a line of inspection tools to help identify water damage.

Cinnaminson, NJ,  February 12th , 2019 With more than a month to go before the official start of spring, many parts of the United States and Canada are still gripped with freezing temperatures and regular snowfall. As these regions begin to experience some daytime thawing temperatures, property owners are advised to be on the lookout for ice dams. The following description of how ice dams form is provided by the U.S. Government’s Energy Star Program: Ice dams usually occur after a heavy snowfall and several days of freezing.......[Read More] [All News]

Indoor Exposure Risks for Families and Building Occupants Identified Through Environmental Testing

EMSL Analytical provides testing services, sampling supplies, easy to use test kits, monitoring instruments and inspection tools to detect a wide range indoor environmental quality (IEQ) issues.

Cinnaminson, NJ,  February 11th , 2019 In today’s modern society most people spend the majority of their time indoors. Whether at home, school or in the office, spending this much time inside means the indoor environmental quality (IEQ) of homes and buildings is all that much more important for everyone’s wellbeing. Unfortunately, there are many residential, commercial and even institutional properties that have exposure risks that could impact the health and safety of building occupants. In fact, according to the.......[Read More] [All News]