EMSL Will Host a Free Legionella & ASHRAE 188 Webinar

EMSL Analytical, Inc. will be hosting a free webinar, “Legionella & ASHRAE 188 – Investigation, Prevention, and Control” on Tuesday, December 17, 2013 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM EST. Dr. Jason Dobranic, EMSL Analytical, Inc.’s Vice President of Microbiology and Life Sciences, will host the webinar and discuss fundamental information regarding legionella and ASHRAE 188.

The webinar will include the following topics:

• Legionellosis introduction
• At risk groups
• Potential sources of contamination
• Where to sample for Legionella
• Proper sample collection procedures
• Choosing lab methods (pros & cons)
• Interpretation of lab results
• Remediation
• ASTM D5952 Standard Guide for Inspection
• ASHRAE 188 Prevention Standard
• HACCP Plan and design for Legionella control
• Process flow diagrams
• Hazard analysis

Speaker bio:
Dr. Dobranic is an accomplished microbiologist with over 20 years of experience. He has presented his research at national and international conferences. Dr. Dobranic is the Vice President of Microbiology & Life Sciences for EMSL Analytical, Inc. and has presented microbial issues at over 60 national speaking engagements and has several industry-related articles published in trade magazines. Dr. Dobranic appeared in a production of the Oprah Winfrey show as an expert on bacteria and indoor allergens.

Dr. Dobranic is currently a member of ASTM International, the American Industrial Hygiene Association (Past-chair of the Biosafety and Environmental Microbiology Committee), AIHA’s LQAP Analytical Accreditation Board and Mold Task Force, and A2LA’s Accreditation Council. He is a member of the local Houston IAQA chapter, a Research Committee member for the national IAQA, and serves on boards for the ACAC and IESO.

For more information or to register for the webinar, visit: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4907814541045627905

To learn more about EMSL’s Laboratory services or for upcoming workshops/webinars, please visit www.EMSL.com, email info@emsl.com , or call (800) 220-3675.

About EMSL Analytical, Inc.
EMSL Analytical is a full service testing company providing quality lab services under the same private ownership since 1981. Including the corporate lab facility in Cinnaminson, NJ, EMSL Analytical operates over thirty laboratories nationwide in the US and Canada. The company has an extensive list of accreditations from leading organizations, as well as state and federal regulating bodies.

Contact Information

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EMSL Analytical

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