Industrial Hygiene Air Testing
Galson Laboratories was founded in 1970 by Allen Galson. Allen  recognized the need for industrial hygiene services to help industry  manage environmental and occupational health risks, so he assembled a  team of chemists to help companies comply with the new Occupational  Health and Safety Act and emerging environmental legislation. The  company grew steadily, responding to the increased regulatory  requirements with new technologies and methods to meet the more  stringent standards.
At the end of 1996 Joe Unangst, who directed the laboratory operations  at the time, purchased the Galson laboratory operations. Joe focused the  company on client service, continuous improvement process and on  developing innovative programs to meet clients' needs, all of which have  contributed to the continued success and growth of the company.
   
Sampling + Analysis
Galson provides a full range of air sampling and analysis services and equipment, including air quality monitoring, air quality testing and mold testing. We can help you choose the best and most economical air quality sampling method by providing options that include active sampling methods, passive sampling methods, real-time direct read instrumentation and detector tubes.  We will provide you with expertise pertaining to hundreds of compounds  and we'll help you pick out the appropriate media. Please call or contact us or refer to the Quick Links "Sampling and Analysis Guide" and "Media Fee Schedule" for detailed information.
 
Air Quality Analysis
The Galson Dual Column/Co-Solvent GC Method using our universal solvent  system allows for a wide range of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) to  be collected on the same media. Galson can perform air quality analysis of  samples using a single analytical method with acceptable recoveries for  all analytes. In addition to the single universal extraction, VOCs are  now analyzed using dual column confirmation.
The Universal Solvent GC Method table  lists the Limit of Quantitation (LOQs) depending on whether you use a  3M organic vapor badge (3M OVM), a small charcoal tube (SKC 226-01 SM  CT) or a large charcoal tube (SKC 226-09 LG CT).
We can satisfy all of your LEED IEQ 3.2 and MSHA 30 CFR Testing requirements for air quality testing protocols and all of your hexavalent chromium testing and sampling needs too!
Air Quality Monitoring
Galson offers equipment for passive air quality  monitoring and active air quality monitoring methods. Learn about the  free passive sampling badge program and explore the air quality  monitoring and testing equipment section to galson.com.
We can help you find the most cost-effective monitoring solution that meets your specific need.