Alpha Environmental Sciences, Inc. services

Asbestos-containing materials (ACM) effect the manner in which buildings are evaluated, managed, renovated or maintained.The staff at Alpha Environmental Sciences is very knowledgeable and experienced in providing asbestos services. We perform state-of-the-art asbestos inspections, asbestos abatement engineering, industrial hygiene surveillance and air monitoring, and asbestos management plans. These services are performed and designed to meet a client’s specific needs. The asbestos inspection can be a part of the Phase I or Phase II environmental evaluation.

Identifying and properly handling lead-based paints is of major concern among Public Housing Authorities (PHA), industry, and the entire real estate market. As with asbestos, locating and properly managing lead-based paint in a building is the most logical answer to reducing the health threat posed by lead.

Molds produce tiny spores to reproduce. Mold spores waft through the indoor and outdoor air continually. When mold spores land on a damp spot indoors, they may begin growing and digesting whatever they are growing on in order to survive. There are molds that can grow on wood, paper, carpet, and foods. When excessive moisture or water accumulates indoors, mold growth will often occur, particularly if the moisture problem remains undiscovered or un-addressed.

Our experienced staff of industrial hygienists, certified indoor air environmentalists, professional engineers, and chemists can provide our clients with assistance in recognizing and evaluating health exposures in industrial facilities, office and apartment buildings, schools, hospitals, and single-family residences.

A worksite analysis is an essential first step that helps an industrial hygienist determine what jobs and work stations are the sources of potential problems. During the worksite analysis, the industrial hygienist measures and identifies exposures, problem tasks, and risks. The most effective worksite analyses include all jobs, operations, and work activities. The industrial hygienist inspects, researches, or analyzes how the particular chemicals or physical hazards at that worksite affect worker health. If a situation hazardous to health is discovered, the industrial hygienist recommends the appropriate corrective actions.

Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESA): Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) are conducted in order to learn about a property`s past use, the environmental conditions at the site and adjoining sites, and the likely presence of hazardous substances. A Phase I ESA does not involve sampling or laboratory analysis.

Alpha Environmental Sciences, Inc. personnel have experience and resources that cover a broad range of geotechnical engineering and geological challenges. Our integrated approach combines geotechnical expertise, field and laboratory testing capabilities and an awareness of current construction procedures. Our objectives are to develop safe and cost-effective design recommendations and analyses consistent with current state-of-the-art practice. Our services include design plans and specifications, engineering recommendations, quality control, instrumentation and performance studies.

Alpha Environmental Sciences, Inc. maintains a full array of field and laboratory testing equipment for the testing of soil, concrete, asphalt, steel, and roofing materials. Our field service technicians are trained, experienced professionals who can provide timely answers to questions which can arise during the course of construction. We maintain a thorough in-house quality control and training program for all of our field and laboratory personnel. We work diligently to maintain the highest quality equipment and state-of-the-art engineering testing facilities. Our staff is updated regularly on the latest and most cost-effective techniques. Our engineers and technicians work closely with owners, developers, architects, and contractors to ensure a successful completion to a quality project.

The knowledge and experience of Alpha Environmental Sciences professionals provide the expertise necessary to ensure compliance with underground storage tank (UST) regulations and to develop a comprehensive UST management program. The UST services provided by Alpha are essential for upgrading existing UST systems to comply with current and future regulations. They are also necessary when converting property from UST sites to other real estate applications. This may involve working closely with State and/or Federal environmental agencies. Alpha provides assistance for incidents involving trust fund applications. Our remediation design and supervision services include options for remediation and/or disposal of contaminated soil and groundwater.

Alpha Environmental Sciences offers a comprehensive program of Biological Testing, Certification and Preventive Maintenance services for Biological Safety Cabinets, Laminar Flow Units and Fume Hoods.