Asbestos Training

If you work in an environment that may expose you to asbestos, you must take special awareness training. This training is required by both OSHA and the EPA and can be done online or on the job.

If you work in a building that has asbestos, you need to have an AHERA Building Inspector test the materials before you do any construction, renovation, remodeling, maintenance, repair, or demolition activities.

Indoor Air Quality

Air quality is a critical consideration throughout the design and construction stages of a building. It is known to affect the health and comfort of building occupants. Various pollutants can be found inside buildings, including secondhand tobacco smoke, air pollution from indoor combustion sources, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), mold and other allergens, carbon monoxide, radon, and asbestos fibers.

Several methods have been developed for improving IAQ California in buildings. They include source control, filtration and the use of ventilation to dilute contaminants.

Insufficient ventilation is an extremely common problem, especially in older buildings where the ductwork hasn't been updated to accommodate modern equipment. A ventilation system consists of ducts and fans that bring stale or contaminated air outside and mix it with outdoor air before it enters the building.

Another common indoor air problem involves the growth of biological contaminants, such as fungi and bacteria. These substances can be inhaled by building occupants and can cause symptoms like fever, chills, coughing, and headaches. These organisms grow in warm, stagnant water and are often located in humidifiers that are not properly maintained.

Some of these biological contaminants are harmful to human health, while others are harmless. Generally, the best way to address this problem is by reducing humidity levels and changing the air conditioning settings.

While some issues can be addressed through simple actions, such as installing a fan, the more complex problems may require a more thorough approach. An in-depth IAQ inspection can identify the problem and recommend solutions to improve the quality of the air.

Asbestos Training is a critical component of maintaining the health and safety of employees who are involved in the removal or disturbance of asbestos-containing materials. This class trains maintenance and custodial workers as well as trades-persons to work safely around intact asbestos-containing materials, such as floor tiles, ceiling tiles, shingles, pipe wrap, taped muds and mastics.

LEED Air Sampling

The LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) rating system is a global benchmark for sustainable building. It provides a way for project teams to earn points for new buildings by helping the environment, improving energy efficiency and reducing indoor environmental quality.

LEED v4 offers several pathways to get your project certified, including one that requires that the building be flushed out or air sampled after construction is complete. However, the time and cost of this process can be very expensive.

Many project managers choose to have the air quality in a new building tested prior to LEED certification, because it often results in additional LEED point credits. It is also a great way to ensure that your team has the right knowledge about air quality and how it affects the building’s occupants.

Fortunately, the LEED Credit for Post-Construction Air Sampling is fairly simple to get and can help you earn a few extra points on your green building project. This is because it enables you to demonstrate that the indoor air quality in your newly constructed building meets the minimum standard for indoor environmental quality based on the USEPA contaminant maximum concentrations.

This is a very important and necessary step that can be taken to protect the health of those inside your building, especially after you have used products that are typically low in VOCs. The best way to get this done is to hire a company that has the knowledge and equipment to test for all the pollutants that may be present in your newly constructed space.

We also use state of the art lab equipment to provide accurate testing and reports on the results of your IEQ testing. In addition, we can provide you with an IEQ Report and a Certificate of Compliance that can be used to verify the credit.

HUD Lead Survey

HUD Lead Survey performed on your property is not only an important step in maintaining the building’s health and safety, but can also be a valuable tool in helping you secure financing for construction or renovation.

A comprehensive asbestos survey can be conducted in various forms depending on your project needs. A full scale survey will require the use of destructive sampling protocols to discover hidden – and potentially friable – materials. This type of study is typically accompanied by an expert analyzing the results for the purposes of mitigation and removal strategies.

The most important consideration is choosing a trusted partner with the knowledge, experience and credentials to help your project succeed. Tri-Tech can perform any number of asbestos related services from an initial risk assessment to a complete asbestos audit including air testing, analysis, remediation and more.

In the end, you’ll be able to rest assured that your project is being handled with the utmost of care and safety. For more information on asbestos related services, contact us today! Licensed professionals are always on call to answer any questions. Our knowledgeable staff can help you find the best solution for your unique requirements.

The most effective way to make sure that you are getting the highest return on your investment is by working with a reputable firm that has the knowledge, credentials and insurance to get the job done right the first time around.

LEED Sampling

The LEED Green Building Rating System offers a way for building projects to assess themselves to help the environment and improve energy efficiency. In addition to assessing energy, one of the major categories is indoor environmental quality. This category includes credit 3.2, which deals with the air quality within buildings.

LEED Sampling is a great tool for identifying and removing harmful chemicals, volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and other pollutants in the built environment. It allows for credits in the EQ category of LEED Certification and helps ensure the building owner has taken the necessary steps to protect the health of occupants.

The test results are then compared to the EPA and other national standards to ensure that the building does not exceed any of the maximum concentration limits for contaminant. This process can be expensive, but it is a very effective way of ensuring the health and safety of the building occupants.

During the construction process, various chemicals and VOCs are used in a variety of ways. This can lead to a buildup of these contaminants in the air. To eliminate this, a building owner should have air testing done during the construction phase.

The building must also be completely empty during the air testing. This is important to create the best conditions for the test, as it will give the HVAC time to flush out any particles or other contaminants that may have accumulated during the construction process. Often, it is difficult to create these conditions on busy, deadline driven construction sites, but it is definitely worth the effort.