The SGS Galson Blog
Beryllium sampling: We’ve got you covered
As a world leader in industrial hygiene analysis, we at SGS Galson Laboratories understand the need to measure even difficult-to-digest compounds. And with OSHA’s recently announced proposed rule to lower the permissible exposure limit (PEL) for beryllium from 2...
NEW, LOWER LOQ: IT’S TIME FOR PASSIVE ACETIC ACID STEL SAMPLING!
The times for acetic acid sampling are “a-changin”! We recently updated the LOQ on the Assay N543 badge for Acetic Acid from 5 ug to 3 ug, and as a result, we can now report below the 15 ppm ACGIH TLV STEL for passive badge samples collected over a 15-minute period....
My Trip to Shanghai
Since early August, 2014, Galson Labs has been a part of SGS, a global company providing inspection, verification, testing, and certification services. Although Galson has always had global clients, being part of a company with more than 1,650 offices and labs in 141...
Doing Whatever It Takes For Our Clients
I’ve been reflecting on my 30 years helping Galson clients with their challenges, and 24 years as Client Service Manager. I’m pleased that Galson, now SGS Galson, significant growth has always come with enhancement of our ability to provide the best client service in...
Global Capabilities with SGS
The 2015 American Industrial Hygiene Conference & Exposition (AIHce) is right around the corner, and for the first time we will be participating as SGS Galson Laboratories. Being joined by SGS associates, we will have a much broader international representation,...
PPI Sampler Allows for Analysis of Thoracic Fraction of Sulfuric Acid Mists
Since 2004 the ACGIH TLV for sulfuric acid of 0.2 mg/m3 has carried with it a ‘T’ endnote, indicating that this TLV applied to the portion of the mist being sampled capable of penetrating the pulmonary tract into (and beyond) the Thoracic region. This lower TLV (as...
PROBLEM SOLVING WITH THE SGS INSTITUTE OF APPLIED CHROMATOGRAPHY
By Joe Unangst Being part of SGS, the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company, has its priviledges.While we at SGS Galson Laboratories are able to answer the vast majority of your questions, occasionally we receive an inquiry of an...
PPI Sampler Allows for Analysis of Thoracic Fraction of Sulfuric Acid Mists
Since 2004 the ACGIH TLV for sulfuric acid of 0.2 mg/m3 has carried with it a ‘T’ endnote, indicating that this TLV applied to the portion of the mist being sampled capable of penetrating the pulmonary tract into (and beyond) the Thoracic region. This lower TLV (as...
Global Capabilities with SGS
The 2015 American Industrial Hygiene Conference & Exposition (AIHce) is right around the corner, and for the first time we will be participating as SGS Galson Laboratories. Being joined by SGS associates, we will have a much broader international representation,...
Doing Whatever It Takes For Our Clients
I’ve been reflecting on my 30 years helping Galson clients with their challenges, and 24 years as Client Service Manager. I’m pleased that Galson, now SGS Galson Laboratories’, significant growth has always come with enhancement of our ability to provide the best...