Understanding Sewer Gas: Health Risks, Prevention, and Testing Solutions for California Residents

LA Testing offers laboratory analysis, sampling tools, and monitoring equipment to detect sewer gas and other indoor contaminants.

Huntington Beach, California, November 7, 2025 Most people have encountered the unpleasant odor of sewer gas in a home or building at some point. Beyond the smell, sewer gas raises serious concerns due to potential health risks. In extreme circumstance, there can be asphyxiation dangers and even explosion hazards. Even low levels can negatively affect indoor air quality and property values.   Sewer gas is a mixture of toxic and non-toxic gases generated during the breakdown of household and industrial waste. Common components.......[Read More] [All News]

Lung Cancer Awareness Month in California and Identifying Environmental Carcinogens

LA Testing offers comprehensive air quality and industrial hygiene testing services, along with sampling supplies, test kits, and monitoring instruments to help detect respiratory irritants, allergens, asthma triggers, and carcinogens.

Huntington Beach, California, November 5, 2025 Although California continues to report lower rates of new lung cancer cases compared to many other states, the disease remains one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths. While cigarette smoking is still the primary cause of lung cancer, California benefits from having one of the lowest smoking rates in the nation.   However, lung cancer can also develop from other risk factors, including exposure to secondhand smoke and other carcinogens, as well as a family history of.......[Read More] [All News]

National COPD Awareness Month & Indoor Air Quality Resources for Californians

LA Testing provides environmental and industrial hygiene laboratory services, sampling supplies, test kits, air monitoring instruments, and personal protective equipment to detect and mitigate exposure risks to airborne pollutants.

Huntington Beach, California, November 3, 2025 The American Lung Association estimates that more than 1.4 million adults in California are living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Each year, COPD contributes to millions of missed workdays, billions in medical costs, and countless hospitalizations and deaths.   COPD is a group of progressive lung diseases, including emphysema and chronic bronchitis, that cause airflow obstruction and breathing difficulties. Symptoms often mistaken for normal signs of aging.......[Read More] [All News]

Caribbean Residents Should Expect Property Damage and Exposure Hazards from Hurricane Melissa

LA Testing offers environmental testing and inspection resources to identify environmental risks following storm damage.

Pasadena, CA - October 27, 2025 Hurricane Melissa swiftly intensified into a major hurricane in the Caribbean, posing a significant threat of severe property damage throughout the region. The expected heavy rainfall, flash flooding, storm surge, and landslides are likely to impact infrastructure, potentially causing widespread power and communication outages. Although a direct hit on the U.S. mainland is not currently predicted, conditions may change rapidly. Even without making landfall, the strong winds and heavy rainfall could result in.......[Read More] [All News]

Boosting Worker Productivity in California by Improving Indoor Air Quality

LA Testing empowers organizations to enhance employee well-being and performance through advanced indoor air quality testing, inspection, and monitoring solutions.

Huntington Beach, California, October 21, 2025 California employers are increasingly recognizing indoor air quality (IAQ) as a vital component of workplace productivity and organizational success. Studies show that cleaner air, achieved through better ventilation, pollutant control, and airflow management, can significantly enhance focus, decision-making, and overall job performance.   Workplaces that prioritize IAQ report fewer issues related to fatigue, headaches, and respiratory irritation. By addressing these common.......[Read More] [All News]

California Resources for National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week

LA Testing provides laboratory services, sampling supplies, test kits, and personal protective equipment to identify and mitigate lead exposure hazards in homes, schools, daycare centers, playgrounds, businesses, and other places.

Huntington Beach, California, October 16, 2025 National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (NLPPW) will be observed this year from October 19–25, with events across California aimed at raising awareness about childhood lead exposure. This year’s California Department of Public Health (CDPH) theme for NLPPW is “Nutrition is Prevention.”   CDPH will host three free, public webinars during NLPPW. Sessions will focus on how nutrition can help reduce the absorption of lead, including guidance on specific foods.......[Read More] [All News]

International Infection Prevention Week and Infection Control Resources in California

LA Testing offers environmental, health, and safety testing services, sampling supplies, and personal protective equipment to identify and mitigate exposure risks to bacterial, fungal, and viral threats.

Huntington Beach, California, October 14, 2025 LA Testing, a leading provider of infection control testing services in California, is proud to support International Infection Prevention Week (IIPW) 2025, taking place this year from October 19–25.   Established in 1986 by the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC), IIPW serves to raise awareness about the critical role of infection prevention and the professionals dedicated to protecting public health. Their work is more vital than.......[Read More] [All News]

Lead Safety, EPA Enforcement, and Los Angeles’ Rebuilding Efforts after Catastrophic Wildfires

LA Testing provides laboratory services, sampling supplies, test kits, and personal protective equipment to identify and mitigate exposure to lead and other hazardous materials to protect people and to keep companies in regulatory compliance.

Huntington Beach, California, October 9, 2025 As Los Angeles continues recovery and reconstruction following the devastating wildfires earlier this year, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has underscored the importance of lead safety by announcing settlements with two companies accused of violating federal lead paint regulations.   The enforcement actions, involving a real estate company and a contracting firm, highlight the critical need to follow lead safety rules when renovating or repairing older properties,.......[Read More] [All News]