Industrial Hygiene Laboratory
The industrial hygiene laboratory
staff focuses on customer's
needs
by being responsive to their requests and by providing results for
samples that are unique to the industrial hygiene community in a timely
manner.
EMS has been accredited by the
American Hygiene Association since
1986. EMS is one of the few laboratories that is proficient in
all categories of
accreditation offered by AIHA. These analyses include metals,
organic
solvent, asbestos, silica by x-ray diffraction and passive monitors.
EMS participates in the AIHA
proficiency program (ELPAT) for
analysis
of lead in paint chips, wipes and soils. EMS is proficient in all
categories
Quality Assurance
To maintain reliability and accuracy
of results, a stringent
quality
control program is a major factor. At EMS, a program of AIHA PAT
tests, U.S. EPA Performance evaluation studies, NVLAP bulk and air
asbestos
proficiency testing, blind samples, and interlaboratory testing
programs
ensure quality data. Our performances in PAT rounds and other
programs
are available upon request.
The following methods are used at EMS:
· National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health
(NIOSH)
· Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
· U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
· American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
· Association of Official Analytical Chemists (AOAC)
Client Services / Media Availability:
EMS' Technical staff is available to
answer
questions
regarding sampling information, media, sample requirements and
analytical
methods. The client is responsible for proper sampling and providing
accurate
information. Calculations on concentration are based on information
given
to the laboratory.
Sample collection media are
provided by EMS. Small
charcoal tubes and standard filters are provided at no charge.
Specialized
collection media and passive monitors are available. Call for prices.
Blanks are recommended as
standard industrial
hygiene
practice. They act as controls by determining if contamination has
occurred
during handling, storage or shipment of samples. The blank is treated
in the same way as the sample except that no air is drawn through the
blank. One blank should be submitted with every ten or less samples.
EMS Laboratories Inc. / 117 West Bellevue Drive / Pasadena
CA
91105-2503
Tel. (626) 568-4065 or (800) 675-5777 Fax (626) 796-5282