IAQ Testing Services

Secondhand smoke exposure remains a significant public health concern, particularly for residents of apartments and other multi-unit housing. A recent blog from the American Lung Association explains that smoke from neighboring units can travel through ventilation systems, cracks in walls, gaps under doors, plumbing penetrations, and electrical outlets, exposing nonsmokers to harmful pollutants.

Health experts warn there is no safe level of secondhand smoke exposure. According to the American Lung Association, breathing in these pollutants can increase the risk of lung cancer, heart disease, stroke, and respiratory illnesses, with children, older adults, and individuals with preexisting conditions being especially vulnerable.

To help identify and address indoor air quality concerns related to tobacco smoke infiltration, EMSL Analytical, Inc. offers laboratory testing services, sampling supplies, easy-to-use sampling kits, and real-time air monitoring instruments designed to detect airborne contaminants and particulate matter associated with smoke exposure.

“Secondhand smoke infiltration in multi-unit housing can be difficult to document without reliable testing and monitoring tools,” said Joe Frasca, Senior Vice President of Marketing at EMSL Analytical, Inc. “Air sampling and analytical services can help environmental professionals, property managers, and residents better understand indoor air conditions and evaluate potential exposure risks.”

Public health experts continue to emphasize that smoke-free policies in multi-unit housing are one of the most effective ways to protect residents from secondhand smoke exposure. When concerns arise, air testing and monitoring can provide important data to support investigations and mitigation efforts.

EMSL recently sponsored an educational video that shares health risks associated with secondhand smoke and aerosols that can be viewed at: https://youtu.be/XmvT4fCToto

To learn more about EMSL Analytical’s air testing services, sampling supplies, and monitoring instruments, visit www.EMSL.com, call (800)220-3675, or email info@EMSL.com. For access to test kits, 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.