Understanding Surface Sampling For Fentanyl Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid that is known to be highly potent and dangerous. It is often used in medical settings for pain management, but it has also been increasingly used as a recreational drug, leading to a rise in overdose deaths. Due to its potency, even a small…
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How Wildfires Lead to Particulate Contamination The wildfires that have been raging in California have caused widespread damage and have had a significant impact on air quality in the region. One of the major concerns arising from these fires is particulate contamination, which can have serious health consequences for those exposed to it. Particulate matter…
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Lead in Water Exposure to lead—like that found in contaminated water—can result in significant health problems. Children are particularly at risk because their growing bodies absorb more lead than adults. Negative health effects include anemia, kidney, and brain damage, as well as learning disabilities and decreased growth. Many young children spend significant time in childcare settings. According…
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Thank you for your partnership. Thank you for your trust. Thank you, for choosing A-Tech! As we approach the final days of 2021, we want to take a moment to let you know just how thankful we are for your trust in our team. Though the last two years have been a whirlwind of emotion,…
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Bernadette Zita Breast Cancer is the most common form of cancer seen among American women aside from skin cancers. With a 13% chance of developing breast cancer at some point in a woman’s life, nearly 1 in 8 women are affected by this disease in the United States. While there is…
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In October, National Women’s Small Business Month highlights the benefits and industry women bring to communities when they own a small business. With over 11 million women owning small businesses in the United States, there’s plenty of opportunities to get involved. Women are a driving force in the nation’s economy, starting most new businesses. They…
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Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Last week we had the opportunity to speak with A-Tech Field Operations Supervisor, Heriberto “Eddie” Romero, about his…
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Mesothelioma Awareness Day With Mesothelioma Awareness Day coming up this Sunday, it is important we highlight the leading cause of this terrible disease. Asbestos. Nearly 3,000 people are diagnosed with mesothelioma each year as a direct cause of asbestos fiber inhalation. But how can this happen when asbestos is banned? While asbestos has been highly…
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Noise Pollution: What is That? Everyone has experienced noise pollution and its adverse effects on physical and mental health. A fire alarm going off in the middle of the night keeps you awake. A rock concert that was just a little bit too loud that leaves your ears ringing the next day. These are just…
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Back-to-back-to-back… to back Inc. 5000 honoree! We are ecstatic to announce that A-Tech has been ranked at 1,972 in the 2021 Inc. 5000 list of, America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies, moving us up the ladder for the fourth consecutive year! To put this achievement into perspective there are over 27 million private companies registered in the…
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