indoor air quality testing News
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TUV Rheinland and SCS Global Services Partner on Indoor Air Quality Laboratory Testing
TUV Rheinland has announced a new partnership with SCS Global Services, on indoor air quality testing becoming the first SCS-approved laboratory in Asia. The TUV Rheinland Hong Kong VOC Emission Centre is equipped with more than 30 emission test chambers and accredited by DAkkS in accordance with ISO 17025 for the scope of most of the VOC and formaldehyde emission standards used in Europeand ...
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SCS Global Services and TUV Rheinland Hong Kong Partner on Indoor Air Quality Laboratory Testing
SCS Global Services has announced a new partnership with TUV Rheinland's Hong Kong laboratory, which will allow the companies to conduct rapid indoor air quality testing for manufacturers in Asia. SCS offers indoor air quality certification( http://www.scsglobalservices.com/indoor-advantage ) for furniture, flooring, paints and coatings, adhesives, sealants, insulation, wall coverings, carpet, ...
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Alex Pratt Joins EMLab P&K as Regional Account Manager Southeast Region
EMLab P&K, a TestAmerica company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Alex Pratt as the Account Manager supporting clients in the Southeast region. As EMLab P&K's Southeast Regional Account Manager, Alex Pratt will focus on increasing new business revenue in Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, DC, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Florida, and ...
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University Custodian Dies after Contracting Tuberculosis (TB)
Last month, an Emory University custodian died from TB. He did not know he was sick and had not been to a doctor. This resulted in more than 400 people at the university being tested for tuberculosis and letters being distributed to students, faculty and staff. Tuberculosis, also known as TB, is caused by a bacterium known as Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The bacteria usually attack the ...
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Are People Unwittingly Releasing Formaldehyde with Air Fresheners?
National Geographic recently posted a story on their website regarding air fresheners. “Earth-Friendly & Organic Air Fresheners” discusses both traditional air fresheners and eco-friendly options today’s consumers have available. The article highlights concerns over traditional air fresheners that millions of Americans have in their homes, offices and even schools. In ...
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EMSL's Portland Laboratory Receives Bulk Asbestos PLM Accreditation for Vermont
EMSL Analytical, Inc., the nation’s leading provider of asbestos laboratory services, is proud to announce that their Portland, Maine laboratory has been awarded accreditation from the state of Vermont’s Department of Health. The accreditation from Vermont’s Department of Health guarantees that EMSL Analytical’s Portland, Maine laboratory is certified to analyze bulk ...
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EMSL Analytical Attends Fungal Research Group Foundation Three-Day Conference and Training Workshop
From March 13th through March 15th, EMSL Analytical attended and exhibited at the Fungal Research Group Foundation’s conference and training workshop in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The conference and workshop focused on flood and mold remediation after Super Storm Sandy and other natural disasters. After the devastation of Hurricane Sandy, many people volunteered their time to assist in the ...
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EMSL Portland, Maine Laboratory Receives NVLAP Accreditation for TEM and PLM Asbestos Analysis
EMSL Analytical, Inc., one of the nation’s leading providers of advanced environmental laboratory services, is proud to announce that their Portland, Maine laboratory has been awarded accreditation from the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP). The NVLAP Asbestos Fiber Analysis accreditation guarantees that EMSL’s Maine laboratory is proficient in the analysis ...
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EPA Demands Company to Stop All Asbestos Removal at Former Psychiatric Hospital
All building renovations at the former Harlem Valley Psychiatric Center in Dutchess County, NY have ceased after an investigation by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency identified the presence of asbestos containing building material. Olivet Management LLC, was ordered by the U.S. EPA to shut down their operation after failing to notify the EPA about the asbestos abatement they were ...
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EPA Takes Action on Two Potentially Harmful Chemicals
Last week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced actions on two chemicals to reduce harm to people. Under the Toxic Substance Act the EPA, “has released action plans to address the potential health risks of methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI), toluene diisocyanate (TDI), and related compounds. Americans may be exposed to these chemicals when they are used in certain ...
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EMSL Analytical Receives New Workshop Continuing Education Credits
EMSL Analytical is proud to announce that our Hands-On Sampling and Investigative Equipment Workshop has been approved by IICRC for 0.5 credits of continuing education and for 4 ASHI continuing education hours. These new accreditations come in addition to 4 Inter NACHI credits for indoor environmental professionals to earn at the workshop. This workshop will provide attendees with an ...
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Kimball(R) office seating lines earn SCS indoor advantage(TM) gold certification
Continuing Kimball Office's long history of creating, developing, and manufacturing sustainable products, the company is pleased to announce that all of its Scientific Certification Systems (SCS) Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) certified seating lines have received Indoor Advantage™ Gold certification, and meet California specification 01350 of emissions. Additionally, 98 percent of all Kimball ...
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Odors from New Carpeting can Create Indoor Air Quality Problems for Some Building Occupants
New carpeting offers an affordable and attractive flooring solution for many residential and commercial properties. In fact, billions of square feet of carpeting are installed in the United States each year. Like many other household materials and furnishings, new carpeting can be a source of chemical emissions. Carpets can release volatile organic compounds (VOCs) such as formaldehyde, as may ...
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