Interested in eliminating and preventing occupant complaints and illness, and incurred expenses that are not in the budget? Then periodic proactive Indoor Air Quality surveys are your best choice, because they identify potential problems via walk-through surveys and proactive sampling.
1Source staff has performed thousands of occupational health / industrial hygiene surveys and related services for clients in a variety of settings. These have ranged from one day sampling for a limited number of physical stressors and chemical substances to multiple-week sampling by a team of hygienists for a wide variety of chemicals and other exposures. We have helped clients develop and implement programs, helping them to Demonstrate CARE™...
Mold growth and amplification and water intrusion are typically associated together. As such, we utilize advanced infrared camera technology to assist in moisture detection. When present in the environment, molds and bacteria have been linked to specific symptoms and diseases. The IAQ professionals at 1Source have addressed mold and bacterial contamination, growth and amplification in various settings including schools, hospitals, commercial buildings...
1Source professionals can develop and present training programs that meet the needs of the client and satisfy the requirements of regulation. We specialize in the presentation of customized programs and workshop activities. Our courses have been well received by large and small organizations including: hospitals, schools, construction firms, environmental companies, manufacturing companies, and commercial facilities. We appreciate that training time...
Simply stated, noise is unwanted sound. It is well documented that as sound levels increase so does hearing loss as well as other undesirable health effects. Additionally, noise can interfere with communication which can result in accidents (particularly around moving equipment), reduced productivity, and increased error rates
1Source conducts asbestos and lead identification surveys and condition assessments to provide information needed in the design of asbestos or lead abatement projects or to provide information for the effective management of asbestos-containing materials in place. EPA-certified asbestos project inspectors conduct the surveys. Data is presented in formats and reports that allow the client to access the information that will assist in the effective...
1Source professionals draw on their many years of technical and management responsibility for the development of policies and programs, to help you comply with regulations. Knowledge of the changing regulatory and business management environments not only helps in the development of programs, but also in their implementation. Projects have ranged from single procedure revisions done in a day to multiple procedure development and implementation...
Investigative services are needed when there are individuals with similar health symptoms, a 'cluster', or a disproportionate number of diseases in a building or a common workplace. Along with our partners, Board Certified Occupational Health Physician, Elissa Ann Favata, MD, building systems engineers, and PhD. microbiologists to perform the evaluations, 1Source professionals will identify or rule out the potential contributors or the cause and...
In recent years, onsite safety management expertise at construction sites to oversee day-to-day activities has been recognized as an important factor in reducing injuries, illness and fatalities. The professionals at 1Source have provided clients with onsite daily oversite, daily safety meetings, audits of programs and activities, interface with construction managers, interface with subcontractors, and regulatory interpretation. Additionally, our...
The professionals at 1Source have prepared asbestos and lead abatement project designs for a wide range of facilities including schools, healthcare, commercial and light and heavy manufacturing.
Do you want to excel professionally, to be a leader in your industry in the safety and health field, to have a strong positive impact on your company’s bottom line? We can help you achieve these goals by helping you through the entire process to become an OSHA VPP participant. Participation is increasing every year because: It is a proven, effective management system;OSHA is anxious to increase the number of participants; and The benefits (some...
Safety and Health Audits offer the best return on investment when conducted by experienced and seasoned professionals. When planning a client audit, 1Source is able to provide a well-rounded audit team including Certified Professional Environmental Auditors (CPEA) experienced in all audit procedures along with Certified Industrial Hygienists (CIH) and Certified Safety Professionals (CSP). They come equipped with strong technical knowledge of the...
When you are aware of Indoor Air Quality complaints caused by the presence of odors, irritants, allergens, thermal discomfort, disease clusters, or visual indicators such as mold growth or excessive dust, then investigative Indoor Air Quality surveys are your best choice. Surveys are conducted to identify contributing conditions only after the occupant concerns are understood. The professionals at 1Source understand interviewing techniques, and how to...
In 1976, over two hundred delegates attending an American Legion convention in Philadelphia became ill with a respiratory disease, subsequently named Legionnaires’ disease. The bacteria that was responsible for the disease was isolated and appropriately named Legionella pneumophila.
1Source staff has helped companies in various business sectors address ergonomic needs from the initial work-related musculoskeletal disorder (WMSD) trend analysis and causal linkage to quantitative physical demand evaluation including comparison to population capabilities. Our team of experts has the tools to properly identify and eliminate the workplace stressors that can result in employee illness and inefficiencies. Elimination of such illnesses...