by SPL2020 | Oct 25, 2021 | Events, News
The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO), in conjunction with Special Pathogens Laboratory (SPL), is offering the ninth ASSE 12080 Legionella Water Safety and Management Specialist Certification Training, January 10-12, 2022.
by SPL2020 | Aug 24, 2021 | Events, News
The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO), in conjunction with Special Pathogens Laboratory (SPL), is offering the fifth ASSE 12080 Legionella Water Safety and Management Specialist Certification Training, Jun 7-9. 2021.
by SPL2020 | May 7, 2021 | News
Pennsylvania Democratic lawmakers met on Wednesday, May 5 to discuss Legionella prevention at the PA Senate Democratic Policy Committee hearing. Building shutdowns caused by the pandemic have caused concern to both lawmakers and researchers about the state of building...
by SPL2020 | May 6, 2021 | News
The Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee held a virtual policy hearing on Legionella prevention on Wednesday, May 5. Dr. Janet E. Stout, along with other experts in the field of Legionella control, prevention, and remediation, spoke during the second panel...
by SPL2020 | Apr 5, 2021 | Events, News
The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO), in conjunction with Special Pathogens Laboratory (SPL), is offering the fifth ASSE 12080 Legionella Water Safety and Management Specialist Certification Training, Jun 7-9. 2021.
by SPL2020 | Mar 3, 2021 | News
Special Pathogens Laboratory conducted the first study of new RGM culture media to recover Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) from environmental water samples. Previously used for clinical recovery for NTM, this study shows that RGM is the most effective media to isolate these waterborne pathogens from potable and non-potable water sources paving the way for greater detection and prevention.
by SPL2020 | Feb 4, 2021 | Events, News
The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO), in conjunction with Special Pathogens Laboratory (SPL), is offering the fifth ASSE 12080 Legionella Water Safety and Management Specialist Certification Training, April 5-7. 2021.
by SPL2020 | Sep 21, 2020 | Events, News
IAPMO, Special Pathogens Laboratory Offer Third ASSE 12080 Certification Training The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO), in conjunction with Special Pathogens Laboratory (SPL), is offering the third ASSE 12080 Legionella Water...
by SPL2020 | Jul 28, 2020 | News
Special Pathogens Laboratory spoke to WTAE Investigative Reporter Paul Van Osdol about the importance of Legionella testing in empty or underused buildings. Office buildings that have been mostly empty during the coronavirus pandemic are breeding grounds for the...
by SPL2020 | Jul 28, 2020 | News
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — KDKA investigator Meghan Schiller enlisted the help of a local laboratory to see if all face coverings are equally effective. As the mask debate continues to play out across the nation, Pennsylvanians face the reality of wearing masks with no end...
by SPL2020 | Jul 8, 2020 | News
As workplaces prepare to reopen, precautionary measures like plexiglass barriers and sanitizer stations have been put in place to help prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus. Researchers and public health experts, however, warn that this might not be the only...
by SPL2020 | Jun 26, 2020 | News
The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO), in conjunction with Special Pathogens Laboratory (SPL), is offering an ASSE 12080 Legionella Water Safety and Management Specialist Certification Training program, Aug. 17-19. SPL President...
