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Hazardous Materials Management: Compliance During Building Renovations

INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE SUPPORT FOR MANAGING HAZARDOUS MATERIAL

DURING BUILDING RENOVATIONS OR UPGRADES TO HVAC AIR HANDLING SYSTEMS

When undertaking building renovations or upgrades to HVAC air handling systems, it is crucial to consider the implications of hazardous materials such as asbestos. Old original Asbestos Management Plans (AMPs) and AHERA Updates are not always conclusive. Any suspect building component planned to be disturbed as part of the process must be tested. It is important to update your Asbestos Management Plans in advance of a construction/renovation project to ensure compliance with regulations and safety standards.

There is a formulated plan of training, cleaning, work practices, and surveillance to maintain asbestos-containing materials (ACM) in good condition within buildings. The goal of an Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Program is to minimize exposure of all building occupants to asbestos fibers that can be managed in place and do not require control and abatement procedures that are outside the scope of an operations and maintenance program.

Indoor air quality (IAQ) issues may require IAQ testing and monitoring contaminants. Dust, fumes, vapors, and gases can cause a variety of short- and long-term health effects, depending on the material and extent of exposure. On-site monitoring provides real-time insights. The IAQ scope thoroughly identifies any sources and distribution pathways of IAQ issues, can develop remediation plans, and conducts final clearance assessments.

A NJ Licensed ASCM firm is necessary for designing asbestos abatement specifications and conducting air monitoring for Sub-Chapter 8 projects. Compliance with OSHA regulations, such as the Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200), Respiratory Protection (29 CFR 1910.134), and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (29 CFR 1910.132), is essential to protect workers from hazardous exposures during these activities.

INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE DIVISION

TTI’s certified Industrial Hygiene professionals have over 35 years of experience performing IH testing, project monitoring, and remediation programs during design and construction projects across various markets, including industry, government, education, utilities, and manufacturing.

We provide:

  • Assessments – Inspecting facilities to locate target materials, such as asbestos and lead-based paint, collect bulk material samples, and perform physical damage and exposure hazard assessments for asbestos, mold, lead-based paint, single toxic materials, or mixtures of chemicals.
  • Sampling – Providing air sampling for mold, asbestos, and other materials, dust, swab and wipe sampling, and bulk material sampling. This includes regular and periodic exposure assessments to ensure compliance with OSHA standards.
  • Remediation – Development of remediation plans and specifications for the remediation of asbestos, mold, lead-based paint, PCBs, mercury, and toxic materials. Our remediation plans adhere to the best practices for maintaining indoor air quality and preventing hazardous exposures.
  • Remediation Project Monitoring – On-site project monitoring, including on-site microscopy to monitor control procedures and post-remediation clearance sampling. Regular inspections and audits ensure that all procedures comply with industrial hygiene regulations and standards.

TI is the oldest, existing NJ Licensed Asbestos Safety Control Monitoring firm (#00003) and supports projects with comprehensive hazardous building survey and environmental services.

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