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QC of Counting Equipment
January 24, 2024
OSI offers the analysis of samples that may contain radioactive materials.
Sealed Source Leak Testing
September 19, 2023
Occupational Services, (OSI) is licensed by the State of California Inc. to provide sealed source leak testing services.
Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Services Available
July 20, 2023
OSI is experienced in nuclear medicine licensing and radiation safety programs using PET isotopes for imaging.
OSI Performs ISO 17025-Accredited Testing in Cleanrooms
September 22, 2022
OSI performs ISO 17025 accredited testing in cleanrooms by checking data against ISO and USP 797 standards, and tests cleanroom instruments with ISO 17025 calibrated equipment.
Onsite Calibration of Radiation Detection Systems: Handheld Instruments and Waste Monitors at Medical, Radiopharmacy and Cyclotron Facilities.
September 7, 2022
OSI is licensed to possess and use portable Cs-137 radioactive calibration sources to calibrate radiation instruments.
Fire Code Services
July 13, 2022
OSI has been providing fire code consulting for over 30 years. Our Fire Code Specialists are well versed in the California Fire Code and can help with your fire code compliance needs.
Where Is There More Lithium to Power Cars and Phones? Beneath a California Lake.
March 17, 2022
OSI can provide services to isolate natural occurring Radium-226 to the engineering companies developing geothermal lithium mining.
OSI now offers hands-on CPR, AED, and First Aid training courses.
February 10, 2022
OSI now offers hands-on CPR, AED, and First Aid training courses.
Field Service of Radiation Monitoring Systems
December 23, 2021
OSI provides sales and servicing of truck radiation monitoring systemsservices to recycling facilities, steel manufacturing facilities and landfills.
OSI Industrial Hygiene Services
August 19, 2021
OSI has a team of professional Industrial Hygienists experienced in anticipating, recognizing, evaluating, and controlling exposure to hazardous substances.
Moving? Know Your Environmental Decommissioning Lease Requirements
July 7, 2021
Environmental decommissioning lease requirements for life science research and development or manufacturing businesses preparing to move into a new facility.
OSI’s Current ISO 17025 Status
April 2, 2021
Information about the current status of OSI's ISO 17025 accreditation status.
OSI offers Equipment Performance Evaluations (EPE) on Medical and Dental X-ray imaging equipment.
December 3, 2020
OSI offers Equipment Performance Evaluations (EPE) on Diagnostic x-ray equipment for medical and dental facilities.
Cleanroom and Pharmacy Compliance
September 30, 2020
OSI’s cleanroom services have grown significantly over the last two years. We now provide cleanroom testing and certification to ISO and USP 797 & 800.
Surface Testing for Sars-CoV-2 (COVID-19)
May 19, 2020
OSI offers surface testing for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (Sars-CoV-2).
A Memorial to our Dear Friend Ricky Francis
October 24, 2019
Ricky passed away unexpectedly on October 22, 2019.
Licensing to Possess and Use Radioactive Materials
October 24, 2019
OSI can help companies who wish to manufacture and distribute devices containing radioactive sources.
OSI provides Laboratory Animal Allergen (LAA) services.
March 27, 2019
OSI provides Laboratory Animal Allergen (LAA) services.
OSI now provides services to companies in the cannabis industry
October 10, 2018
New offerings provide environmental, health and safety (EHS) consulting services to companies in the cannabis industry.
Containment and Safety
August 31, 2018
According to CALOSHA the proper maintenance of cabinets used for work at all biosafety levels cannot be over emphasized. A BSC must be routinely inspected and tested by trained personnel, following strict protocols, to verify it is working properly.
OSI offers Equipment Performance Evaluations (EPE) on Diagnostic imaging equipment.
August 3, 2018
OSI offers Equipment Performance Evaluations (EPE) on Diagnostic imaging equipment.
OSI is Going Green
August 3, 2018
OSI’s calibration lab is reducing its dependence on single-use plastics.
OSI’s List of Services Is Expanding
November 14, 2017
Twenty-six experienced environmental, health and safety professionals work full time in our San Diego and San Francisco offices to provide services to organizations throughout California
OSI to attend the Biocom Supplier Showcase in South San Francisco
September 15, 2017
OSI attends BIOCOM Supplier Showcase in San Francisco
OSI adds Business Continuity Plans (BCP) to its available services!
January 6, 2017
OSI has added Business Continuity Plans to its available services.
What Are The Legal Requirements Of Using X-ray Machines?
October 24, 2016
In the field we often find that there is confusion around the legal requirements of using x-ray machines. Let’s clear this up.
OSI Completes Year-Long Client Decommissioning Project
April 29, 2016
OSI successfully completed a year-long MARSSIM final decommissioning.
Performance Testing of Imaging Equipment
March 2, 2016
Quality Control physics testing of diagnostic x-ray and Magnetic Resonance Imaging equipment
Surrogate Industrial Hygiene Sampling
April 29, 2015
Surrogate Industrial Hygiene Sampling in the pharmaceutical industry
New RadEye SPRD survey meter and isotope identifier
August 18, 2014
This rugged hand held radiation detection instrument can identify unknown radionuclides
OSI is Vetted by Customs and Border Protection
June 19, 2014
Unknown radioactive materials identification in shipping containers
Administration of Isoflurane for Animal Anesthesia
May 5, 2014
Workplace health concerns on the use of isoflurane for animal anesthesia.
OSI offers Fire Code Services and Hazardous Waste Consolidation Services
April 28, 2014
OSI offers Fire Code Services and Hazardous Waste Consolidation Services
Landfill Radiation Detection Systems
April 15, 2014
OSI provides landfill radiation detection system sales and service.
Bacterial and Fungal Surface and Air Sampling
January 13, 2014
Bacterial and Fungal Surface and Air Sampling
OSI Acquires Skills in Geographic Mapping of Environmental Measurements
January 13, 2014
OSI Acquires Skills in Geographic Mapping of Environmental Measurements
Are You Ready for the Global Harmonization System?
January 6, 2014
Global Harmonization System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals
OSHA Permissible Exposure Limits - Annotated Tables
November 6, 2013
OSHA permissible exposure limits (PELs)
OSI Increases Ergonomic Services
October 9, 2013
OSI increases ability to provide ergonomic services to its clients
OSI Achieves ISO 17025 Certification
April 2, 2013
Industry leading certification also includes all ISO 9001 certifications
New Director of EH&S Services
March 26, 2013
Information about OSI's new Director of EH&S Services, Chad Hansen