Have your employees complained about mold in your building? Have you considered having a comprehensive Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) survey conducted, complete with sample analysis, but have not been sure where to begin or what it entails? If so, Federal Occupational Health’s Environmental Reference Laboratories are available to help.		OUTSIDE LINKS      OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION, OSHA - COMPLIANCE LINKS www.osha.gov/comp-links.html      NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH - NIOSH, ASBESTOS www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/ asbestos/asbestospgc.html      ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY - EPA, CLEAN WATER ACT www.epa.gov/compliance/civil/federal /cwa.html
FOH operates three fully equipped and accredited Environmental Reference Laboratories that specialize in industrial hygiene, environmental, microbiological as well as asbestos and fine particle analyses. FOH labs are staffed with highly skilled scientists, chemists, microbiologists and environmental specialists who work in partnership with Federal managers. Our staff provides assistance with industrial hygiene, hazard assessments, environmental monitoring techniques and ways to limit potential exposures. The FOH lab staff also provides advice and consultation regarding sampling protocol, sampling preservation and chain of custody concerns. If you have questions regarding environmental health issues, contact one of our laboratories. Our professional staff is available to assist you with the recognition, evaluation and control of exposures of concern. Below lists the FOH labs, their location and the services provided: Industrial Hygiene and Environmental Laboratory (Chicago, IL) This lab is equipped to analyze potentially contaminated sources for harmful chemical compounds in air, water and soil samples. The lab provides consultation on sampling strategies and interpretation of analytical results. Environmental Microbiology Laboratory (Philadelphia, PA) This lab is equipped to provide air and water-borne microbial contamination analytical services as well as consultation on mold growth, water intrusion and fungal remediation. Asbestos and Fine Particle Analysis Laboratory (Denver, CO) This lab is equipped to provide analyses for the presence, type and quantity of asbestos in federal buildings. LEARN MORE!   About FOH analytical services and how these services may benefit your agency: Benefits and capabilities of the FOH laboratories Analyses Performed Laboratory Accreditations Indoor Air Quality