Miami, Florida, April 11, 2025
Last month, it was reported that a developer in Miami-Dade County had been fined over $100,000 because asbestos was allegedly detected in several piles of debris. The debris came from mobile homes that were taken down as part of a redevelopment project.
Whenever the demolition of older homes and buildings takes place, asbestos could be encountered, not to mention lead-based paints. The improper handling, storage, and disposal of these 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 and lead-based paints.
“Exposure to asbestos fibers that have been aerosolized during demolition or remodeling activities can cause mesothelioma, asbestosis, and lung cancer, over time,” said Joe Frasca, Senior Vice President of Marketing at EMSL Analytical, Inc. “To help prevent exposure risks and costly noncompliance penalties associated with these types of incidents, EMSL Analytical has an asbestos testing laboratory in Miami, and dozens more across North America. Our laboratory testing experts are available to help companies comply with health and safety regulations concerning asbestos, lead, and other hazardous materials.”
EMSL’s laboratories provide material, environmental, and industrial hygiene testing services. They also offer 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 regulated 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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