Children’s Health Month and Identifying Environmental Exposure Risks

Children’s Health Month takes place each October. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) utilizes this time to spread awareness on the importance of protecting children from common environmental hazards they could be exposed to where they live, play, and learn.

From their earliest stages of development through puberty, children are especially vulnerable to exposure to environmental contaminants. They are particularly vulnerable because their bodies are small and still developing, so they ingest and absorb more chemicals. Children’s age-appropriate behavior may also expose them to potential hazards, for example, crawling and playing on the floor or in a yard may expose them to harmful contaminants. They also tend to put unsafe items in their mouths, such as paint chips that may contain lead.

“EMSL proudly supports the efforts of Children’s Health Month through outdoor and indoor environmental quality testing services for mold, bacteria, viruses, lead, asbestos, volatile organic compounds, pesticides, radon, and many other common exposure hazards,” said Joe Frasca, Senior Vice President, Marketing at EMSL Analytical, Inc. “With testing laboratories located across North America, EMSL also offers sampling supplies, easy-to-use test kits, air monitoring instruments, and building inspection tools to help assess exposure risks in homes, schools, daycare centers, and playgrounds.”

EMSL has even sponsored an educational video about Children’s Health Month and potential environmental hazards that can be seen at: https://youtu.be/zK3mLG-JWaY

To learn more about outdoor or indoor environmental quality testing services and resources, please 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.

Contact Information

Joseph Frasca

Senior Vice President of Marketing

EMSL Analytical, Inc.

(1) 856-303-2503

Contact via E-mail