Environmental Testing & Monitoring

Hazardous Chemical Agents

Laboratory & Hospital Hazardous Chemical Monitoring

FORMALDEHYDE • XYLENE • ACETIC ACID • LEAD/CADMIUM • HYDROQUINONE • METHYL ALCOHOL • REAGENT ALCOHOL • ETHYL ALCOHOL • PARAFFIN WAX • METHYL MATHACRYLATE • and others specified by OSHA and NIOSH.

Quality Assurance Analysis

  • Testing performed in accordance with applicable standards for compliance with regulatory agencies
  • All testing substantiated by detailed written report, chain of custody and consultation with proper facility personnel
  • Testing is performed with OSHA approved instruments to determine ambient levels of hazardous agents. Several types of instrumentation used are sampling pumps, particle counters, infrared spectrometer, active and passive dosimeters

 

  • Monitoring designed to determine exposure levels in breathing zone of all work areas
  • All testing includes both a PEL and / or a 15-minute STEL
  • $1-million Liability Insurance per incident, 3-million aggregate
  • Evaluation of work area ventilation system to report pressure and changes
  • Inspection for fume hood performance
  • Review of emergency contingency plan
  • Evaluation of training program and exposure control methods
  • Review of chemical hygiene plan
  • Recommendations for safe work practices and the use of respirators and other protective equipment

Liability Protection with Documentation

Documented surveys assure your employees operate in a safe environment. Annual testing reinforces the quality of the work environment.

Related Regulatory Agencies

  • OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1000, 1910.1450, 1910.1048 (d)(2), 1910.1048 (d)(3), 1910.1048 (e) and 1910.1048 (0)(5)
  • JCAHO (current requirements) Accreditation Manual for Hospitals
  • DHHS requires standards regarding use of hazardous chemicals in laboratories

 

For more detailed information please fill out our quick questionnaire, or call our toll-free number, and one of our specialists will be pleased to answer your questions.

(877) 569-8886

 

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