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Health Effects of Mold Exposure Discussed in New Online Video

Today, the IAQ Video Network and Cochrane & Associates announced the release of another online video to help educate the public about environmental issues that may impact their health. Inhalation exposure to fungi in indoor environments can cause health effects in some people. Molds produce allergens, irritants, and, in some cases, potentially toxic substances known as mycotoxins. ...

Aug. 28, 2011

By Cochrane & Associates, LLC

EMLab P&K Files for Patent Protection for MoldRANGE™ Climate Reports at the U.S. Patent Office

EMLab P&K, a TestAmerica company and the leading commercial indoor air quality (IAQ) laboratory in North America, announced today that the company has filed for patent protection through the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for its MoldRANGE™ Climate reports. EMLab P&K’s patent filing covers its proprietary system and method for searching, collecting, correlating, and ...

Jun. 4, 2014

By EMLab P&K

Texas Woman Sues Hotel over Mold in her Room

EMSL Analytical offers mold and other indoor air quality (IAQ) testing services to identify airborne contaminates in people’s homes, schools and businesses. Cinnaminson, NJ, February 8th, 2012 This week, The Southeast Texas Record reported that a Texas woman has filed a lawsuit against a management group and hotel in Houston. According to the lawsuit, the plaintiff became ill after ...

Feb. 9, 2012

By EMSL Analytical, Inc.

Home Test Kit Helps Identify Asthma Triggers

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Americans spend up to 90% of their time indoors. For those suffering from asthma this makes it all the more important that the air they breathe in their homes, offices and schools is free of elevated levels of known asthma triggers. One common asthma trigger that has been recognized for years is mold. The EPA has even developed a ...

May 16, 2012

By Cochrane & Associates, LLC

Mold in Indoor Environments Leads to Multiple Health Concerns

It has been well documented that inhalation exposure to elevated levels of fungi in indoor environments can cause health effects in some people. Molds produce allergens, irritants, and, in some cases, potentially toxic substances known as mycotoxins. Some molds are also opportunistic pathogens that can lead to potentially deadly fungal infections such as aspergillosis. Inhaling or touching ...

Sep. 20, 2011

By Cochrane & Associates, LLC

EPA Discusses Health Effects due to Mold Exposure

Repeated exposure to elevated levels of mold is recognized as potentially harmful to human health. During the last decade, a great deal of media attention has focused on this fact that has helped to raise public awareness on the issue. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has also recognized this fact and developed an online course regarding mold in indoor environments. ...

Aug. 29, 2011

By Cochrane & Associates, LLC

Does Your House Dust Contain Mold and Other Hidden Hazards?

Molds are found in virtually every environment, both indoors and outdoors. Molds originate from the outdoors and are brought indoors through open doors and windows; by pets, shoes and clothing; and via HVAC systems that bring in outdoor air. In homes with water damage or excessive humidity, any molds that have entered a building can actually begin to grow indoors and release additional ...

Jan. 21, 2013

By IAQ Index

All Three Grand Cayman Fire Stations Battle Mold Issues and IAQ Concerns

Recently, the Cayman Compass published an article about challenges and health concerns at all three fire stations on Grand Cayman. According to the report, the Chief Fire Officer has informed the Legislative Assembly’s Finance Committee that mold is an issue inside of all of the fire stations on the island. A high number of sick days have been reported among the fire crews which could be a ...

Jul. 18, 2016

By Zimmetry Environmental

EMLab P&K Marks 10 Years of Providing Industry-Leading MoldRANGE Reports to IAQ Professionals

EMLab P&K, a TestAmerica company, marks 10 years of providing IAQ clients with its industry-leading MoldRANGE reports. EMLab P&K is the first and only testing laboratory in the IAQ industry to provide MoldRANGE reports. EMLab P&K’s MoldRANGE report enables clients to understand which types of mold spores may indicate indoor mold growth, even when samples are taken in bad ...

Dec. 9, 2013

By EMLab P&K

California School Discovers Mold Spores Surf their Own Wind

LA Testing offers mold and other indoor air quality (IAQ) testing services to protect building occupants from their allergenic and pathogenic exposure risks. Mathematicians and biologists from the University of California, Berkeley, Harvard and Cornell University recently released a new study about a fungus that releases thousands of spores virtually simultaneously to form a plume that reduces ...

Oct. 27, 2010

By EMSL Analytical, Inc.

LA Testing Educates California Residents about the Hazards of Breathing Mold

Mold is a natural part of the environment and can be found all around us. Having mold growing indoors and exposing people to high levels in the air they breathe can however, lead to serious health concerns. Inhalation exposure to mold indoors can cause health effects in some people. Molds produce allergens, irritants, and, in some cases, toxic substances known as mycotoxins. Inhaling or touching ...

May 14, 2013

By EMSL Analytical, Inc.

Can Allergies to Mold Spores Cause Hearing Loss?

LA Testing offers mold, allergen and other indoor air quality (IAQ) testing services for people who suffer from allergies. Los Angeles’ ABC Channel 7 reported earlier this month on the damage that allergies can cause to some people’s ears. The story highlighted the work being done at L.A.’s House Ear Institute for people impacted by allergies with hearing problems caused by ...

Nov. 24, 2010

By EMSL Analytical, Inc.

How Mold in Homes & Buildings across Puerto Rico Can Impact People’s Health

Earlier this month,U.S. News & World Reportpublished an article about how the presence of mold can impact people’s health and also the value of their property. It discussed the importance of people talking to a professional if they have a mold issue and if they are in the market to buy a property to have any signs of mold and moisture damage investigated before making an offer. ...

Mar. 21, 2016

By Cochrane & Associates, LLC

Louisiana Mold and Lead Testing Laboratory Receives A2LA Accreditation

EMSL Analytical, a leading provider of advanced environmental laboratory services, has recently announced that their Baton Rouge laboratory has been accredited by the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) for mold and lead testing. The news has already spread quickly with indoor air quality and environmental professionals who previously had limited choices for their analysis ...

Apr. 22, 2011

By EMSL Analytical, Inc.

Parents Worry about Children’s Health after Mold Found in School

Parents of students attending a Brooklyn area middle school are currently in a dispute with the New York City Department of Education after hazardous levels of mold were found in several classrooms of M.S. 577 Conselyea Preparatory School. The seven classrooms which tested positive for mold were thoroughly cleaned over the weekend and reopened for class Monday morning. Education officials have ...

Apr. 6, 2012

By EMSL Analytical, Inc.

EMLab P&K Expands MoldRANGE Local Climate Report for Mold Testing in Ohio, Washington and Oregon

EMLab P&K, a TestAmerica company and the leading commercial indoor air quality (IAQ) laboratory in North America, announced the release of the MoldRANGE Local Climate report for clients in Ohio, Washington and Oregon. The mold report provides better insights for outdoor mold spore levels based on the zip code where the mold testing took place. EMLab P&K is the only mold laboratory that ...

Apr. 13, 2015

By EMLab P&K

EMSL Toronto Testing Laboratory Receives A2LA Accreditation

EMSL Analytical, a leading provider of advanced environmental laboratory services, announced today that their Toronto, Ontario laboratory has been accredited by the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) for mold and lead testing. The news has already spread quickly with indoor air quality and environmental professionals who previously had limited choices for accredited ...

Jan. 20, 2012

By EMSL Analytical, Inc.

Introducing the Wolverine Brand Recirculating Molecular Air Scrubber Model RMS-800

Simple Solutions Distributing has been designing and building molecular air scrubbers for the wastewater industry since 2003. With the introduction of the RMS-800 we bring our odor control expertise to the regulated cannabis market. The RMS-800 is designed for cannabis grow rooms, greenhouses, and processing rooms. It can also be used in evidence rooms, morgues, funeral homes, or anywhere volatal ...

Feb. 18, 2020

By Simple Solutions Distributing LLC

Summer Allergens & Indoor Air Quality Issues in Texas the Cause of many Allergic Reactions

Many Texans associate allergies with spring, but allergies can be a problem for people any month of the year and the summer season is no exception. Summer allergies can be caused by seasonal outdoor culprits or due to the presence of indoor allergens. Two of the most common causes of summer allergies are due to the presence of pollen and mold. Depending on where a person lives in Texas, ...

Aug. 17, 2015

By Cochrane & Associates, LLC

Met One Instruments, Inc.`s new portable BT-637 bench-top airborne particle counter now available

You wouldn't think something so small could have such a big impact. However, Met One Instruments' new portable BT-637 Bench-Top Airborne Particle Counter is a small, portable tool that looks to have a big impact on Indoor Air Quality. This lightweight bench-top Indoor Air Quality instrument will monitor particulate matter, temperature, and relative humidity in the workplace and verify the health ...

Sep. 29, 2011

By Met One Instruments, Inc. (MOI)