North Carolina IAQ and Microbial Sampling Workshop

Kernersville, NC, August 21, 2017

Professionals involved with indoor air quality (IAQ) issues are invited to take part in EMSL Analytical, Inc.’s FREE Mold, IAQ and Microbial Sampling Workshop on Thursday, September 21st in Greensboro, North Carolina. This half-day workshop will begin with registration at 8:00 AM followed by training from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM at the Greensboro Marriott Downtown located at 304 North Greene Street.

Many indoor air quality concerns related to mold and moisture can have an impact on people’s health. This workshop will benefit environmental consultants, home inspectors, general contractors, cleaning and maintenance professionals, restoration professionals, property managers, facility managers, industrial hygienists and building owners. Topics being covered during this free workshop include an introduction to fungal ecology, sampling for mold, report interpretation and uncertainty, general bacteria sampling, Legionella sampling and analysis, ERMI mold testing, indoor allergen sampling and IAQ investigation equipment.

Dr. Alan Goldstein, EMSL Raleigh’s Laboratory Director and National Microbiology QA Specialist, will be instructing this course. He conducts a wide range of microbiological testing including environmental, food, water quality, Legionella and bioburden testing of manufactured goods. Dr. Goldstein has over 25 years' experience as a microbiologist and teacher with peer-reviewed research articles in Science, EMBO Journal, Mycological Research, Genetics, Genes & Development, Mycologia, Molecular Biology of the Cell and Years. He earned his M.S. at UC Berkeley and Ph.D. at Dartmouth Medical School.

“We invite consultants, inspectors, building managers, environmental professionals and contractors from the greater Greensboro, North Carolina area and beyond that are involved with IAQ issues to attend this complimentary 1/2 day workshop,” stated Joe Frasca, Senior Vice President of Marketing at EMSL Analytical, Inc. “We are pleased to be offering this exceptional opportunity that is being taught by one of the industry’s most experienced and dynamic instructors. We strongly encourage people to register today because this free event is filling up fast.”

To register or learn more about this upcoming free event or other training opportunities and laboratory services offered by EMSL, please visit http://www.emsl.com/Training.aspx?EventID=497, call (843) 737-6955 or email jmazonas@EMSL.com.

About EMSL Analytical, Inc.

EMSL Analytical, Inc. is one of the leading testing laboratories with 40 locations throughout the United States and Canada. EMSL is a nationally recognized and locally focused provider specializing in fast laboratory results for mold, bacteria, Legionella, USP <797>, pathogens, asbestos, lead, soot, char & ash from fires, VOC’s, odors, radon, formaldehyde, indoor air quality, microbiology, environmental, industrial hygiene, radiological, food, beverage & consumer products and material testing services for the identification of unknown substances. EMSL services both professionals and the general public. EMSL maintains an extensive list of accreditations from leading organizations as well as state and federal regulating bodies including, but not limited to A2LA, AIHA LAP, LLC. (AIHA EMLAP, AIHA IHLAP, AIHA ELLAP), NVLAP, CDC ELITE, CPSC, CA ELAP, NY ELAP, TX DOH, NJDEP and multiple other state accrediting agencies. Please visit our website at www.EMSL.com for a complete listing of accreditations.  In addition, EMSL carries a wide range of Sampling Equipment and Investigative Products for environmental professionals.