WHY CHOOSE US?
The Gold Standard of Environmental Analytical Testing
Half a Century of Combined Analytical Experience of 2 Senior Microscopists
Quick turnaround times, without the markup charged by most other labs!
Valued Culture of Respect and Kindness
Your Trusted, Local Neighborhood Laboratory
Cost Effective and Budget Friendly
“Let us spore you the headache in taking care of your analytical and consulting needs.”
…Kelly Eckhart
Eckhart Environmental Services, LLC was created to provide budget-friendly, high quality analytical testing and consulting services for commercial, industrial and residential clients. For us, no job is too small. Thank you, our customers and clients, for helping us to transform our dream into a reality.
Here at Eckhart Environmental Services, LLC, we value respect and kindness towards others. We have fostered a healthy environment and strive for continual improvement.
We are confident that we will become your trusted local, neighborhood laboratory.
Sincerely,
Kelly Eckhart, MPH and Carl Josephson
Owners and Analytical Microscopists
What We Do:
Mold/Microbial:
We are Senior, Certified Analytical Microscopists that have analyzed thousands of air, bulk, tape-lift and swab samples. As we are your local, neighborhood laboratory, we can help you plan and understand the mold analytical process…we are just a phone call away! Let us help you simplify the process.
Asbestos:
We have analyzed more than 400,000 bulk samples for asbestos. As we are certified in Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM) Analysis, we have a demonstrated proficiency and understanding of all types of building materials.
Indoor Air Quality – Dust Characterization:
Dust characterization is performed by experienced analysts via Polarized Light Microscopy for the identification of various analytes such as particles, fibers, dander, hair, minerals, fungi, hyphae, mites and pollen.
Approved NIOSH 582 Course Equivalency Training & Certification:
NIOSH 582 Course Equivalency training and certification is offered at our Media, PA location. Upon successful completion of the course and exam, trainees will receive a Certificate of Completion. This course is taught by 2 senior Analytical Microscopists that have approximately 50 years of combined training experience of the NIOSH 582 Course Equivalency. This course covers the essentials of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Method 7400, “Asbestos and Other Fibers by PCM.”
Calibration (Microscope and Rotameter):
We provide budget friendly calibration services for rotameters and Polarized Light and Phase Contrast microscopes. Calibration services include routine cleaning, maintenance and repairs needed, while you wait. We also offer maintenance/repair of field equipment such as pumps.
Industrial Hygiene Services (Respirator Fit Testing & Mold and Moisture Inspections):
We offer Industrial Hygiene services such as Respirator Fit Testing. Annual Fit Testing will be conducted on-site at your convenience, to help ensure compliance with OSHA 1910.134 Respiratory Protection.
When it comes to Mold and Moisture Inspections, we have the technical knowledge necessary for analytical results interpretation, as well as field experience. Our unique combination of performing mold analysis and mold inspections allows us to be a valuable resource to customers that are looking to get to the source of their mold and moisture concerns.
The Team
Kelly L. Eckhart, MPH
Owner, Laboratory Director, Technical Supervisor, Analytical Microscopist
Ms. Kelly Eckhart has a Master of Public Health (Environmental Health) degree, as well as specialized microscopy training. Ms. Eckhart has 14 years of experience as a Microbial/Infection Control Specialist in both the healthcare industry and commercial facilities, performing investigative studies, as well as in the development of corrective actions and quality assurance verification. Ms. Eckhart has analytical laboratory experience working with optical phase contrast and polarized light microscopy for the identification of particulate, asbestos, and biological matter. Ms. Eckhart’s experience and proficiency have been demonstrated in both internal management reports and during on-site accreditation inpsections by the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) and the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP Lab Code 600273-0). Ms. Eckhart has certifications in PLM, PCM, Mold (air, bulk and cultures) and Extraneous Matter in Food Microscopy.
Carl Josephson
Owner, Quality Manager, Technical Supervisor, Analytical Microscopist
Mr. Carl Josephson is an Analytical Microscopist and was the Quality Assurance Manager for an Accredited Laboratory for 30 years. In that period, Mr. Josephson analyzed >500,000 PLM bulk samples and >100,000 PCM samples. Mr. Josephson has certifications for PCM, PLM and mold.