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Enforcement of OSHA’s Final Rule on Occupational Exposure to Beryllium

EMSL Analytical provides industrial hygiene testing services to identify beryllium and beryllium compounds to protect workers from exposures risks.

Cinnaminson, NJ, May 25th, 2018 Enforcement of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) final rule covering occupational exposure to beryllium began on May 11th of this year. It established new Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs) and contains several other ancillary provisions that apply to general industry, construction and shipyards, codified in three separate standards. Key provisions of the new rule: Reduces the permissible exposure limit (PEL) for beryllium to 0.2 micrograms per cubic meter of air, averaged.......[Read More] [All News]

Canadians Advised of Indoor Mold Concerns Due to Residential Marijuana Cultivation

EMSL provides testing services, sampling supplies and easy-to-use test kits to identify mold and other indoor environmental quality issues.

OTTAWA, ON, May 24th, 2018 Recently, the CEO of the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) wrote an article that was published in the Financial Post. “Want to live in a former grow-op? Why we can’t allow home pot farming” discusses the approaching legalization of marijuana in Canada and the consequences that will likely occur if people are allowed to grow the plants in their homes. Growing marijuana indoors can easily result in the growth of mold that develops due to the moisture needed for cultivation and the high.......[Read More] [All News]

New Jersey Silica Testing Laboratory hosts EIA Silica Sampling Seminar in Cinnaminson on June 7th

EMSL Analytical, Inc. is pleased to host this comprehensive half day course on June 7th, 2018.

Cinnaminson, NJ, May 23rd, 2018 EMSL Analytical, Inc. is hosting the upcoming Environmental Information Association (EIA) Silica Seminar at corporate headquarters on Thursday, June 7th in Cinnaminson, New Jersey. The program will run from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and will feature information on Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS) from the perspective of an attorney, a consultant as well as a laboratory professional. This class is designed to meet the requirements of the OSHA Construction Standard for Respirable Crystalline Silica which.......[Read More] [All News]

Denver Mold and IAQ Testing Lab offers FREE Workshop: Assessing the Built Environment for Water Damage & Fungal Growth Workshop

EMSL Analytical, Inc. is pleased to host this comprehensive day-long course that is scheduled to take place in Arvada, CO on June 7th.

Denver, CO, May 22nd, 2018 EMSL Analytical, Inc. is hosting a free Assessing the Built Environment for Water Damage & Fungal Growth Workshop on Thursday, June 7th in Arvada, Colorado. Registration will begin at 8:00 AM followed by training from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Enviro Team North America’s Patrick O’Donnell, CIEC & Jason Popovic, CIE will cover information related to water intrusion, water vapor, and ASTM recommended fungal assessment report preparation. The training will be broken down into three sessions. Session.......[Read More] [All News]

Chicago Testing Laboratory Offers FREE Legionella Workshop to IAQ, Water, Healthcare, Environmental & Property Professionals

EMSL Analytical, Inc. leads industry with 20 CCD ELITE accredited Legionella testing labs to help monitor for Legionella.

Chicago, IL, May 21st, 2018 EMSL Analytical, Inc. invites environmental professionals, building science consultants, facility and property managers and health and safety professionals involved with Legionella issues to take part in their one-day complimentary workshop in Elmhurst, Illinois. This free workshop is being held on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 and is expected to attract industry professionals from across Illinois and other parts of the country. “With 20 certified CDC ELITE Legionella testing laboratories within its network, EMSL.......[Read More] [All News]

High-Rise Fire Remediation Project Uncovers Asbestos in Popcorn Ceilings

EMSL Analytical provides testing services, sampling supplies and test kits to identify asbestos hazards to protect workers and the public.

Orlando, FL, May 18th, 2018 Recently, Florida’s FOX30 reported about the discovery of asbestos-containing popcorn ceilings in a high-rise apartment complex for seniors in Jacksonville. The asbestos came to light after a fire back in December temporarily displaced well over 100 residents. When fire restoration efforts began, the popcorn ceilings in the complex were tested and according to the news story, asbestos was discovered. For several decades, popcorn ceilings were a standard method of texturing ceilings. Unfortunately,.......[Read More] [All News]