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A Breakthrough in Legionella Reporting

Legionella bacteria pose a serious health risk, making proactive water management essential for facilities like hospitals, nursing homes, hotels, and commercial buildings. Regulatory bodies, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), emphasize the importance of water management plans to prevent Legionnaires’ disease outbreaks.

July 23, 2025

Discover the erblue LOMS and Lab Marketplace Advantage

In today’s fast-paced environmental testing landscape, labs must deliver results quickly, cut costs, and elevate customer service. To meet these growing demands, erblue offers a powerful solution: the Lab Order Management System (LOMS) integrated with the Lab Marketplace.

June 3, 2025

What is a Chain of Custody and Why It’s Crucial in Environmental Testing

In the world of environmental testing, where accuracy and precision are non-negotiable, the Chain of Custody (COC) serves as the backbone of quality assurance and data integrity. For environmental laboratories, maintaining a robust COC process ensures not only compliance with regulatory requirements but also the trust and confidence of their clients. But what exactly is a COC, and why is it so important?

January 29, 2025

Empowering EHS Labs with erblue LOMS: Faster Turnaround, Reduced Costs, and Enhanced Customer Experience

In today’s fast-paced world, EHS laboratories face ever-growing demands. To stay competitive, labs must continually seek ways to improve efficiency, cut costs, and deliver a seamless customer experience. That’s exactly where erblue comes in. By adopting erblue’s Lab Order Management System (LOMS) and offering the eCOC+ app and Field Portal as value-added services, labs can achieve faster turnaround times, lower operational costs, and a top-tier client experience—all without additional fees for their customers.

January 22, 2025

Understanding the Difference Between LIMS and LOMS in the EHS Industry

In the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) industry, laboratories and inspection firms depend on technology to streamline operations, reduce manual errors, and deliver accurate results quickly. Two commonly referenced systems in this space are Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) and Lab Order Management Systems (LOMS). While these platforms work hand-in-hand, they each focus on different aspects of lab operations and collaboration. Understanding these differences is crucial to creating a smooth, efficient workflow between the field and the lab.

January 15, 2025