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Lead Paint Standard Violated in Children’s Apparel
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced a voluntary recall of select Fleece Hoodie and T-Shirt Sets sold exclusively at Target. The surface coating on the product’s zipper contains an amount of lead paint that exceeds the federal standard. The contaminated product is a two-piece set that includes a fleece hoodie and a t-shirt and is sold in three styles with ...
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i2 Analytical Ltd Unveils New Website
i2 Analytical one of Europe’s leading independent environmental testing laboratory facilities is pleased to announce the launch of the new i2 Analytical website, which includes powerful quote builder technology, after introducing a revitalised corporate logo and image. The powerful quote builder technology lets clients request online quotes easily and accurately. The quote builder is a ...
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EMLab P&K Irvine Lab Expands Services, Providing Accredited Lead Testing
EMLab P&K, a TestAmerica company and the leading commercial indoor air quality (IAQ) laboratory in North America, announces the expansion of services in its lab in Irvine, CA for Lead testing, including wipe, paint chip and bulk Lead samples, using flame atomic absorption spectrometry (Flame AA) Lead analysis. EMLab P&K’s lead analysis service is available to clients across the ...
By EMLab P&K
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EMSL’s North Carolina Lead Testing Laboratory Receives AIHA Accreditation
EMSL Analytical is proud to announce that our laboratory in Charlotte, North Carolina has been granted accreditation through the American Industrial Hygiene Association Laboratory Accreditation Program (AIHA-LAP). The Charlotte lab is now AIHA-LAP ELLAP accredited for lead testing. The Environmental Lead Laboratory Accreditation Program (ELLAP) is recognized by the EPA National Lead Laboratory ...
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Nation’s Leading Environmental Laboratory Warns People about Erionite
This month Internal Medicine News published an article entitled “Mesothelioma Watch: Is Erionite the New Asbestos?” The article discussed the potential health hazards to people from the fibrous mineral found in parts of the Western United States. North Dakota’s Dunn County is particularly mentioned due to new studies showing airborne levels or erionite that are equal, or ...
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EarthSoft Appoints Dan Alexander as Vice President of Sales
February 1, 2010 EarthSoft announced today the appointment of Dan Alexander as Vice President of Sales. Mr. Alexander has over twenty years sales and sales management experience including environmental testing firms, consultants, and data management software solutions. Most recently, Mr. Alexander was Vice President of National Programs for a leading environmental laboratory network working ...
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Nation’s Leading Environmental Laboratory Provides Support for North Dakota Flood Victims
Water levels rising at up to 11 inches an hour on Friday have caused the Souris River in North Dakota to exceed historic flood levels. Flood waters have already reached some rooftops and as many as 4,400 homes and 200 businesses may be flooded. Peak water levels are expected between Saturday and Sunday. Thousands of families have been evacuated and must now wait until the flood waters recede. ...
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Deadly Bacteria Found on Bedbugs
Over the past few years numerous media reports of a growing bedbug infestation problem have appeared across the United States. To add to the story, just last month it was reported that Canadian scientists have discovered Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) on bedbugs. An article discussing MRSA and bedbugs was also just published in the June 2011 issue of Emerging Infectious ...
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EMSL Becomes the Only AIHA EMLAP Accredited Indoor Air Quality Testing Laboratory in Massachusetts
EMSL Analytical, Inc. is the only AIHA EMLAP Accredited indoor air quality testing laboratory providing microbiological analyses in Massachusetts. In addition, EMSL’s Wallingford, CT laboratory is also AIHA EMLAP Accredited. The Accreditation of this facility marks EMSL as the exclusive laboratory in the nation to currently operate twenty one AIHA EMLAP Accredited laboratories. EMSL's ...
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EMLab P&K increases mold testing & bacteria testing capacity to support Florida & Georgia during flooding
In response to flooding in northeast Florida and southeast Georgia, EMLab P&K has added local and overall mold testing and bacteria testing capacity, including weekend and emergency staffing, to support the increased need for environmental testing. As the nation's leading environmental testing laboratory, EMLab P&K maintains a strong presence in the region with an AIHA accredited mold ...
By EMLab P&K
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Environmental Sampling Identifies Heroin and other Illicit Drugs
The National Survey on Drug Use and Health reports that over 605,000 Americans abused heroin in 2009. This staggering number shows the significant level of abuse of this Schedule I substance as listed by the Controlled Substances Act. Heroin is a highly addictive drug and one of the most rapidly acting of the opiates. On the street it goes by names such as Big H, Black Tar, Chiva, Hell Dust, ...
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EMLab P&K increases mold testing & bacteria testing capacity to support Georgia and the Southeast after flooding
In response to flooding in the Atlanta metro area and rest of the Southeast, EMLab P&K has added local and overall mold testing and bacteria testing capacity, including weekend and emergency staffing, to support the increased need for environmental testing. As the nation's leading environmental testing laboratory, EMLab P&K maintains a strong presence in the region with an AIHA accredited ...
By EMLab P&K
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Rebuilding after Hurricane Irene Reveals Asbestos and Lead Hazards
Current damage estimates from Hurricane Irene range from $7 to $10 billion. Countless homes and businesses have been damaged by wind, rain, tidal surges and flooding. In some areas the power has still not been restored making the cleanup efforts that much more challenging. As property owners and remediation professionals begin removing damaged and soaked building materials and belongings new ...
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Massive Chemical Fire South of Dallas Causes Safety Concerns
A massive fire was reported on Monday in Waxahachie, Texas. Thick black smoke that was visible for miles was of particular concern because it was burning at an industrial site that housed multiple types of chemicals. According to CNN, officials ordered the evacuation of a school, apartment building and other industrial sites in the area. In all, close to 1,000 people were evacuated. Others ...
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EMLab P&K Increases Mold Testing and Bacteria Testing Capacity To Support Northeast After Flooding
Severe storms battered the Northeast and caused flooding in some states including Connecticut, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Residents may be struggling with sewage back-ups and flooded basements and some neighborhoods have been evacuated. In response to flooding in the Northeast, EMLab P&K has added local and overall mold testing and bacteria testing capacity, including weekend and ...
By EMLab P&K
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EMLab P&K increases mold testing and bacteria testing capacity to support California after flooding
In response to flooding in Southern California and the San Francisco Bay Area, EMLab P&K has added local and overall mold testing and bacteria testing capacity, including weekend and emergency staffing, to support the increased need for environmental testing. As the nation's leading environmental testing laboratory, EMLab P&K maintains a strong presence in California with AIHA accredited labs in ...
By EMLab P&K
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Toxic Dangers in the Home: More Common than Most People Realize
A recent article, “Seven toxic dangers to avoid in your home” discusses common environmental and health dangers in the typical home. It was published this week on EmaxHealth’s website. The article offers information about a number of toxins that many people don’t even realize are present and could cause them harm. Included in the article was information about the use of ...
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EMLab P&K’s Virginia Lab Celebrates 5th Anniversary, Supports Northeast with Mold and Bacteria Analysis
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By EMLab P&K
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Deadly Tornados Bring Immediate Destruction and Potential Long Term Environmental Threats
EMSL Analytical provides environmental and indoor air quality (IAQ) testing solutions for residential and commercial properties impacted by the historic tornado season. Just last Thursday tornados in three states killed 15 people and left large areas of destruction and damage to homes and businesses. This followed the previous Sunday’s devastating tornado that hit Joplin, Missouri and ...
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California’s Prop 65 and Ethylene Thiourea Public Health Concerns
In 1986, California voters approved an initiative to address increasing concerns about exposure to toxic chemicals. That initiative, the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986, is better known by its original name of Proposition 65. Proposition 65 requires businesses to notify Californians about significant amounts of chemicals in the products they purchase, in their homes or ...
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