Asbestos Testing Services

Boston, Massachusetts, October 24, 2024

The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) recently announced it had assessed a fine of over $35,000 to a demolition company for asbestos-related violations. The agency reports it discovered the violations during a compliance inspection of asbestos abatement activities at a commercial property.

According to MassDEP, the company failed to utilize appropriate methods to contain and minimize releases of asbestos when working on a roof during demolition activities. This led to visible particulate emissions into the environment. This is a major concern as asbestos is a well-known health hazard when fibers become aerosolized. Inhalation exposure can result in mesothelioma, asbestosis, and lung cancer. Due to this fact, there are strict regulations when it comes to dealing with asbestos-containing materials.

Every year, numerous renovation, construction, and demolition companies are investigated for alleged asbestos violations in Massachusetts and across the nation. In addition to serious health concerns, these violations often result in costly penalties, legal fees, and damaging public relations.

“EMSL Analytical has an asbestos testing laboratory in Massachusetts, and dozens more across North America, available to help companies comply with health and safety regulations concerning asbestos, lead, and other regulated materials,” said Joe Frasca, Senior Vice President of Marketing at EMSL Analytical, Inc. “We offer material, environmental, and industrial hygiene testing services. EMSL also provides 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 for compliance efforts with 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.