Boston, Massachusetts, March 10, 2025
The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) recently announced it had assessed a fine of over $19,000 to a construction and demolition company for alleged asbestos violations. The agency reports it discovered the violations during an inspection of asbestos abatement activities at a former shopping mall.
According to MassDEP, the company failed to ensure that appropriate asbestos work practices and controls were implemented during its asbestos abatement activities. The improper handling, storage, and disposal of asbestos-containing materials can pose significant risks to workers, the public, and the surrounding community. Due to this fact, there are strict regulations when it comes to dealing with asbestos-containing materials.
“This is a major concern as asbestos fibers are a well-known health hazard when aerosolized since inhalation exposure can result in mesothelioma, asbestosis, and lung cancer,” said Joe Frasca, Senior Vice President of Marketing at EMSL Analytical, Inc. “To help prevent these types of incidents, EMSL Analytical has an asbestos testing laboratory in Massachusetts, and dozens more across North America. Our asbestos experts are available to help companies comply with health and safety regulations concerning asbestos, lead, and other regulated materials.”
EMSL’s laboratories offer material, environmental, and industrial hygiene testing services. They also provide sampling supplies, easy-to-use test kits, air monitoring instruments, building inspection tools, and personal protective equipment. These resources not only safeguard workers and the public, they can also be instrumental in meeting federal, state, and local regulations concerning asbestos-containing materials and other hazardous substances.
To learn more about asbestos, lead, or other environmental, health, and safety testing resources, please visit www.EMSL.com, call (800)220-3675, or email info@EMSL.com. To access test kits for asbestos and other indoor environmental quality issues, visit www.EMSLTestKits.com.
About EMSL Analytical, Inc.
EMSL Analytical is one of the leading testing laboratories with 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, VOCs, 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.
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