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MSHA Silica Rule

MSHA Silica Testing Services by IR and X-Ray Diffraction (XRD)

Respirable Crystalline Silica Final Rule Occupational exposures to respirable crystalline silica (also known as silica dust or quartz dust) cause adverse health effects, including silicosis (acute silicosis, accelerated silicosis, simple chronic silicosis, progressive massive fibrosis), nonmalignant respiratory diseases (e.g., emphysema and chronic bronchitis), lung cancer, and kidney disease. Each of these effects is chronic, irreversible, and potentially disabling or fatal.  On April 18, 2024, MSHA issued its final.......[Read More] [All News]

Mold Forces Temporary Officer Relocation and Partial Police Department Closure

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

Dallas, Texas. December 4, 2025 A recent indoor air quality inspection has led to the temporary closure of a section of a police department in Galveston County, Texas, due to concerns about mold contamination. To be safe, employees were moved to other locations during the remediation process.   Exposure to mold may contribute to a variety of health concerns. Mold releases allergens, irritants, and, in certain instances, mycotoxins. Individuals with heightened sensitivity may experience allergic reactions even with.......[Read More] [All News]

EMSL Analytical Announces Free National Webinar on Legionella Regulations and Compliance

“Legionella: Regulations & Compliance” will bring experts together for a 75-minute training session on December 4, 2025, at 1:00 PM EST.

Cinnaminson, New Jersey, December 2, 2025 EMSL Analytical, Inc., the nation’s leading laboratory for Legionella testing and analysis, is pleased to announce a complimentary live webinar on Thursday, December 4, 2025, titled “Legionella: Regulations & Compliance.” The session will run from 1:00 PM to 2:15 PM EST and will be presented by Dr. Christopher Goulah, Program Director of the Legionella division at EMSL. During the webinar, EMSL will cover critical topics that facility managers, water-treatment.......[Read More] [All News]

Strategic EHS Equipment Purchases Can Reduce Tax Liabilities While Preparing for 2026

EMSL Analytical is a trusted source for sampling supplies, inspection tools, safety equipment, and much more for professionals across environmental, building inspection, infection control, and industrial fields.

Cinnaminson, New Jersey, November 28, 2025 With the year coming to a close, many environmental, industrial hygiene, safety, and home inspection professionals are making timely purchases to prepare for the new year while taking advantage of potential tax benefits. Year-end investments in equipment and supplies can help businesses save money, ensure readiness for upcoming projects, and, in many cases, reduce taxable income. For decades, EMSL Analytical has supplied professionals across North America with essential tools and.......[Read More] [All News]

Addressing Indoor Environmental Quality in Portable Classrooms

EMSL Analytical offers laboratory testing services, sampling supplies, air monitoring instruments, and building inspection tools to support healthier learning environments.

Cinnaminson, New Jersey, November 24, 2025 As the use of portable classrooms continues to grow across the United States, concerns about indoor environmental quality (IEQ) within these temporary structures have become increasingly prominent. In fact, according to a 2024 report from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), 31% of public schools currently utilize one or more portable classrooms. Often used far longer than originally intended, portable classrooms have drawn scrutiny from teachers, parents, and school.......[Read More] [All News]

FDA Issues Health Alert on Multiple Brands of Ground Cinnamon Containing Elevated Lead Levels

EMSL Analytical offers comprehensive food safety testing services to protect consumers and support regulatory compliance.

Cinnaminson, New Jersey, November 20, 2025 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released its third public health alert of the year concerning ground cinnamon, focusing on products often consumed by infants and young children. In its latest update, the agency recommended recalls of 11 brands of ground cinnamon found to contain elevated lead levels, ranging from 2.03 to 7.68 parts per million (ppm). According to the FDA, consumers are urged to discard and avoid purchasing the listed ground cinnamon products after.......[Read More] [All News]