Mesa Labs’ BGI PQ200 FRM Sampler uses BGI pioneering technology to meet and exceed the requirements for ambient particulate sampling dictated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). We have made product enhancements to the PQ200 which will provide new features for better handling of data, improved calibration functionality, field update, and easier access to…
Mesa Labs would like to invite our customers and friends to visit us at the upcoming 2018 AIHce Conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, May 21 – 23. Every year, AIHce continues to be the premiere destination for thousands of IH/OH professionals who are responsible for the safety, health, and environment of today’s workspaces. Industry suppliers have…
In February, citizens of Norco, Louisiana finally saw some action taken by the EPA to mitigate the long list of air pollution violations at the Shell Oil refinery in their town. The list of violations originated during the Obama administration, and just reached a settlement of $350,000 in fines.1 Local environmentalists felt that the settlement…
On January 25, 2018, the EPA issued a change to Section 112 of the Clean Air Act. Originally, when an organization was determined as a “major source” of hazardous air pollutants, it was considered to be a major source from that point on, with no change to status. This meant that the facility was required…
No matter how low the level of air pollution, it is still very harmful to human health. A recent study published in the Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA) claims that even at levels well below the current national safety standards are linked to higher risk of premature death among the elderly. Globally, an estimated…
It has been very rare the amount of times that Beijing could claim decent air quality. On an average, heavy smog would linger for several days. This type of air pollution is known to increase the risk of heart and respiratory diseases and outdoor air pollution was officially deemed a cancer-causing agent in 2013. The…
Mesa Labs would like to invite our customers and friends to visit us at the upcoming National Air Quality Conference in Austin, Texas, January 24 – 26. Air quality professionals from federal, state, local and tribal air pollution organizations, metropolitan and regional planning organizations, environmental and research organizations, and industry representatives are encouraged to participate…
Mesa Labs is proud to announce a new rental service to our BGI customers! Whether you’ve sent your instrumentation for service or are conducting a short-term project, Mesa Labs offers a comprehensive rental program to meet your needs and limit downtime, all while maintaining your audit trail. Renting BGI instrumentation from Mesa Labs promises that…
Effective January 1, 2018, Mesa Labs will be discontinuing sales of the BGI OMNI-400. We will discontinue services on January 1, 2019. To read more about this product end of life, click here. If you have questions regarding the discontinuation, please contact our Customer Service department. Let’s talk instruments! Talk with one of our…
Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) is an air pollutant that is a concern for people’s health when levels in air are high. PM2.5 are tiny particles in the air that reduce visibility and cause the air to appear hazy when levels are elevated.1 The EPA has been tracking the levels of PM2.5 in the air for…
