Asbestos Testing Services

An enforcement action by the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) led to the shutdown of a neighborhood grocery store earlier this year following the discovery of what officials described as a “serious asbestos risk.” The incident serves as a stark reminder that failing to follow asbestos regulations can have immediate and costly consequences for businesses.

According to reports, inspectors identified multiple hazardous conditions, including disturbed asbestos-containing materials and improper handling practices that may have exposed workers and customers to airborne fibers. The city issued emergency orders requiring the business to cease operations until a comprehensive, approved abatement plan is completed, and the site is deemed safe.

Exposure to asbestos is known to cause severe long-term health issues, including lung cancer, mesothelioma, and asbestosis. Because asbestos fibers are microscopic and easily inhaled when materials are disturbed, strict federal, state, and local regulations govern how these materials must be handled, tested, and removed.

“This situation highlights how critical it is for property owners, contractors, and business operators to understand and comply with asbestos regulations,” said Joe Frasca, Senior Vice President of Marketing at EMSL Analytical, Inc., one of the nation’s leading asbestos testing laboratory networks, with a laboratory serving the Chicago area. “Improper handling not only endangers public health but can also lead to immediate closures, legal liabilities, and reputational damage.”

EMSL Analytical offers a full range of services to help businesses avoid these risks and maintain regulatory compliance. The company provides easy-to-use asbestos test kits for initial screening, comprehensive laboratory analysis for bulk materials and air samples, and a wide selection of personal protective equipment (PPE) to safeguard workers.

With decades of experience, EMSL Analytical supports environmental professionals, contractors, and property owners in identifying hazards before they become crises.

For more information about EMSL Analytical’s asbestos testing resources, visit www.EMSL.com, call (800)220-3675, or email info@EMSL.com. To access 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.