Industrial Hygiene Testing Services

Cinnaminson, New Jersey, September 15, 2026

Observed annually since 1944, National Farm Safety and Health Week takes place September 21–25, 2026. Led by the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety (NECAS), this year's theme is Safety Today, Success Tomorrow.

The observance comes during the busy and potentially dangerous fall harvest season and focuses on key daily themes: 

• Monday, Sept. 21: Equipment and Rural Roadway Safety
• Tuesday, Sept. 22: Health and Wellness
• Wednesday, Sept. 23: Generations of Farming
• Thursday, Sept. 24: Confined Spaces
• Friday, Sept. 25: Cancer Prevention

With 417 fatalities recorded in 2022 by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, agriculture remains one of the nation’s most hazardous industries. Beyond physical injuries, workers can face environmental threats ranging from mold, bacteria, and pesticides to combustible dusts and toxic gases.

“There are millions of people employed in agriculture across the country, and protecting their safety and health is essential to the future of the industry,” said Joe Frasca, Senior Vice President of Marketing at EMSL Analytical, Inc. “Agricultural workers can be exposed to numerous hazards, including mold, bacteria, and viruses; dusts, including combustible dusts; fumes; insecticides; fungicides; disinfectants; and fertilizers. Hazardous gases can also pose serious risks, including elevated concentrations of carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, methane, hydrogen sulfide, ammonia, and other gases.”

EMSL Analytical’s environmental and industrial hygiene experts help protect ranchers, farmers, and agricultural workers. With laboratories across North America, EMSL offers testing for a wide range of hazards. EMSL also provides air monitoring instruments and personal protective equipment (PPE), including respirators, to help agricultural operations identify and mitigate potential exposure risks.

EMSL previously sponsored an educational video on National Farm Safety and Health Week, available at: https://youtu.be/Pwp9S-LuTqg 

To learn more about environmental, health, and safety testing services and resources, visit www.EMSL.com, call (800) 220-3675, or email [email protected].

 

 

 

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.