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ALL-TECH Environmental Services Limited services
Confined Space Assessment Services
A confined space is defined as an area which a human may enter in order to perform his or her job or duty and, by design, is not typically intended for human occupancy. A characteristic of confined spaces is that they have limited entry and exit. Although the vast majority of confined space entries are completed without incident, serious injuries and deaths continue to occur. A recent survey of confined space accidents indicated that almost half were caused by oxygen deficiency or toxic atmospheres. Furthermore, statistics show that over half of all confined space fatalities occur among intended rescuers. Typical confined space assessments include visual assessment, air monitoring, site investigation, physical hazards and potential hazards. Exterior and potential hazards may include electrical, water problems, rodents, chemicals, hazardous materials, limited access and egress, location, etc. Subsequent recommendations are then made on suspected or potential confined spaces.
Asbestos Consulting Services
The Ontario Royal Commission on Matters of Health and Safety has concluded that occupational exposure to asbestos fibers is highly correlated to diseases of the lungs and the respiratory system in humans. Furthermore, asbestos containing materials (ACM) can be widespread, as asbestos is present in over 3000 consumer products, many of which are used in building materials such as floor tile, ceiling materials and pipe insulation. In response to this, ALL-TECH Environmental Services offers a comprehensive consulting package which includes the following: Testing of facility components to identify asbestos containing materials. On-site assessment of all asbestos materials using a computer-based Asbestos Trakker System™ which identifies the type, condition, quantity and location of all asbestos containing materials within a facility. Visual identification of asbestos containing materials with the aid of floor plans, site drawings and digital image processing.
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)
Indoor air quality remains a significant environmental issue. In the last 25 years, research has shown a direct correlation between air quality and human health, both mental and physical. Symptoms once associated to other various workplace conditions are, in fact, now being linked to deteriorated air quality. Air quality awareness has significantly increased since buildings are being constructed more efficiently with synthetic materials and energy conservation principles. Modern office equipment, cleaning products and outdoor air pollution can amplify conditions of poor indoor air quality. In many cases, inadequate and older HVAC systems can actually heighten the problem by spreading undesirable contaminants throughout a building or facility. The combination of these effects is known as a phenomenon called `Sick Building Syndrome` (SBS). Health Canada has acknowledged this phenomenon and has introduced guidelines and procedures for building owners and managers to minimize the impact of poor air quality on their employees.
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)
Indoor air quality remains a significant environmental issue. In the last 25 years, research has shown a direct correlation between air quality and human health, both mental and physical. Symptoms once associated to other various workplace conditions are, in fact, now being linked to deteriorated air quality. Air quality awareness has significantly increased since buildings are being constructed more efficiently with synthetic materials and energy conservation principles. Modern office equipment, cleaning products and outdoor air pollution can amplify conditions of poor indoor air quality. In many cases, inadequate and older HVAC systems can actually heighten the problem by spreading undesirable contaminants throughout a building or facility. The combination of these effects is known as a phenomenon called `Sick Building Syndrome` (SBS). Health Canada has acknowledged this phenomenon and has introduced guidelines and procedures for building owners and managers to minimize the impact of poor air quality on their employees.
Project Management Services
In matters that involve environmental issues, it is not uncommon for corporations to be uncertain of their responsibilities and unfamiliar with advanced procedures and equipment. The regulations and guidelines of government and non-government organizations are not only complex in detail, but require on-going and dedicated attention by corporations so they can remain informed and aware of new information.
Industrial Hygiene Services
Employees associated with industrial sites become concerned from time to time with the health hazards linked with exposure to chemical, vapour, dust, heat stress and noise. ALL-TECH Environmental Services can identify the source of the problem and ensure that the individual/employer is in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations with respect to workers` health and safety. Since the development of the mandatory WHMIS Guidelines, individual companies have trained employees to catalogue chemicals and review material safety data sheets in order to identify any hazardous characteristics which may occur during human contact. Employers have spent a great deal of time and money on training and research to label and identify hazards to comply with government guidelines.
Occupational Hygiene Services
The development of technology has led to a strong movement in occupational safety. Employer activities are consistently under scrutiny because of heightened safety awareness. Employers and employees should mutually be aware of substances and conditions in the workplace that may impair human health. It is paramount to evaluate the scope of safety issues and to apply controls that will prevent employee harm. Probable health hazards are associated with employee exposure to chemicals, vapours, dusts, heat stress, noise and potentially dangerous working conditions.
AutoCAD
An important component of effective hazardous material management is creating and maintaining a site drawing or floor plan of a facility on which hazardous material locations are identified through use of color-coded symbols. Each hazardous material assessment we conduct includes technical drawings to ensure that visitors to a facility have floor plan drawings to quickly determine the locations of any hazardous materials on the premises. The drawings are also used during hazardous material repair and/or removal to provide quick and accurate visual information.
