asbestos removal Articles
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The cheaper, safer and faster way to remove Asbestos is coming to the Netherlands
When you think about asbestos removal, you may initially envision the experts dressed in full white suits, ready to take on the challenge of removing it safely. But when a company is in need of asbestos removal, the first thing they may think of is the heavy cost associated or length of time. Handling this issue is never a walk in the park for any company. However, cost and time burdens are about ...
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Case Study: Museum Square - 5757 Wilshire Blvd.
An impressive Los Angeles landmark since its construction as a shopping center in 1940, this 10-story structure was later converted to offices and is the new home of the national Screen Actors’ Guild. Ellis manages all asbestos removal projects and indoor air quality challenges as they arise. We have also assisted the owner in responding to a unique challenge: the building’s proximity to the La ...
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Bournemouth Airport (2) – Case Study
Project Highlights Asbestos Awareness Lecturing Type 1,2 and 3 asbestos surveys Creation of asbestos removal specification Generating independent quotations Independently generating best ‘fit’ for client Asbestos Removal Project management Asbestos air testing Client liason Project Description To liaise with the client and assess the current asbestos management plan. To ...
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Control Technique Dynamics Limited – Case Study
Project Highlights Envirochem managed and offered the complete package at the best price to fit the clients time restraints and allowing continued unaffected work within the factory. Envirochem utilised asbestos licensed scaffolders, electricians, ceiling fixers, and asbestos removers. Keeping the continuation of the project and overflow of the trades was a logistical difficulty that we ...
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Asbestos the Problem and the Solution
DON’T DISTURB THE ASBESTOS by removal, disposal and buried in Our environment, this consider to be ( Hazardous solution ) but the Practical and safer solution from our evaluation as BLDGTEC IS “ ASPESTOS ENCAPSULATION ” by using our unique NUKOTE COATING SYSTEMS. It is well documented that improper removal of asbestos can be far more hazardous than if the asbestos is not removed at all. Our ...
By CIVMAK
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BLDGTEC Asbestos Encapsulation
DON’T DISTURB THE ASBESTOS by removal, disposal and buried in Our environment, this consider to be ( Hazardous solution ) but the Practical and safer solution from our evaluation as BLDGTEC IS “ ASBESTOS ENCAPSULATION ” by using our unique NUKOTE COATING SYSTEMS. It is well documented that improper removal of asbestos can be far more hazardous than if the asbestos is not removed at all. Our ...
By CIVMAK
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Fawley Power Station– Case Study
Project Highlights Asbestos air monitoring associated with asbestos removal and remediation was undertaken on the Fawley Power Station site on a daily basis for a duration of four years on behalf of CAPE Plc. Demolition asbestos survey have also been undertaken of all buildings due to demolished as a consequence of the closure of the plant and the proposed decommissioning and demolition. The ...
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Bolderwood Campus Southampton – Case Study
Project Highlights Envirochem were responsible for organising all consultant and analytical works relating to the removal of all asbestos containing materials from a busy biomedical sciences facility. Our work and advice ensured that both the university and demolition contractor were able to proceed with their building project within a strict time frame. Project Description Working as the ...
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Bournemouth Airport – Case Study
Project Highlights Envirochem are responsible for organising all consultant and analytical works relating to the removal of all asbestos containing materials from a busy working airport. Our work and advice ensured that the airport maintained its high standards and the airports customers and staff are able to operate in a safe and controlled environment. Project Description Working as ...
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University of Southampton, Heavy Metal Contamination in Soils– Case Study
Project Highlights Over the last 15 years, Envirochem have for-filled the role of environmental consultant analysts to the University of Southampton. During a period of significant redevelopment, Envirochem has assisted with a whole range of projects supplying an exhaustive range of asbestos related services, chemical sampling and occupational hygiene analysis. Our close working relationship ...
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Case Study: Major Southern California Studios
Most studios require - and Ellis is pleased to provide - emergency response services, from mold testing, to indoor air, to asbestos removal. Most recently, Ellis managed a $40,000 cleanup of the air supply system of a huge filming stage, following a fire and resultant smoke damage. Other services provided since 1995 include numerous asbestos and lead surveys, abatement projects, soils testing, ...
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Increasing asbestos awareness as a preventative measure
Asbestos is a naturally occuring mineral known for its durability and fire-resistant properties. In the past, the substance has been used in a wide variety of building materials, including insulation products, siding, cements, flooring and roofing, to name a few. When asbestos containing materials become damaged or disturbed, toxic asbestos fibers can be released into the air. If these ...
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Case Study: 255 West Fifth Street, San Pedro
Ellis has just completed the administration of abatement at this 11-story former office building in San Pedro. Because the building was scheduled for demolition through explosive implosion, Ellis had to ensure that all potentially hazardous materials (which could become airborne during demolition) were first removed. To do this, Ellis specified and procured bids for the removal of all ...
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Buncefield Terminal Hemel Hempstead – Case Study
Project Highlights Envirochem managed the asbestos removal at the very high profile incident within the Buncefield Terminal. Our advice ensured that emergency repair works to the fuel terminal were not delayed during the reconstruction and rebuilding of the project. Project Description At 0600 on Sunday the 11th December 2005 a fault at the Buncefield Terminal caused a ‘fire ...
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Case Study: Mt. St. Mary`s College
Mount St. Mary's College is another major university/college that continues to retain Ellis for its environmental testing/consulting needs. Recently, Ellis administered the removal of asbestos pipe insulation prior to re-plumbing a five-story student residence. This included coordinating the abatement contractor's schedule with that of other trades working ...
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Langstone Technology Park – Case Study
Project Highlights Over the last 10 years, Envirochem have been responsible for managing the asbestos at Langstone Technology Park, including the reassessment of the Asbestos containing materials, organising remedial and asbestos removal work, along with analytical monitoring during these works and the provision of asbestos awareness training to ensure the maintenance team observe best practice ...
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Asbestos contaminated soil removal - Glasgow
Asbestos Contaminated Soil Remediation Client: Hawkshead Properties Ltd Challenge: Removal of asbestos contaminated demolition material adjacent to residential housing and canal. Monitor air borne dust particulates and swab cleaned surfaces to validate target levels. Backfill excavations and make safes vertical drops. Applied technology: Excavation and removal of material to a licensed ...
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Enforcement Corner
As EHS regulatory activity grows, enforcement activity correspondingly increases around the world. Here are just a few enforcement cases Enhesa has found in the past few months. On 16 May, Default Notices in Zambia were issued to holders of large scale Prospecting and Mining Licenses by the Ministry of Mines, Energy and Water Development. Holders who were given Default Notices were those that ...
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Southampton General Hospital – Case Study
Project Highlights Envirochem work very closely with the University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust and their chosen contractors to assist in the management of asbestos containing materials within all buildings owned and managed by the trust. Project Description For the past few years we have assisted the University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust in the management of ...
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Tank Cleaning & Industrial Solutions
Tank cleaning is an activity that requires the utmost attention, expertise and availability of means. Several hundred cleaning projects have taught us that each tank has its own peculiarities and requires a tailored solution that can guarantee respect for safety, health and the environment and, at the same time, customer satisfaction. In almost fifty years, Xifonia S.p.A.'s tank cleaning team ...
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