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Regulatory
We are a full-service consulting firm providing a wide range of services to assist you in complying with the complex and ever-changing environmental laws and regulations. We have extensive experience with navigating themaze of local state and federal environmental regulations. We are your liaison to the governmental agencies, advocating on your behalf to produce optimal results.
Technical
e are a full-service consulting firm providing a wide range of services to assist you in complying with the complex and ever-changing environmental laws and regulations. We have extensive experience with navigating the
maze of local state and federal environmental regulations. We are your liaison to the governmental agencies, advocating on your behalf to produce optimal results.
Air Monitoring Services
Air monitoring is frequently used to detect the presence of hazardous agents in the workplace. Environmental Profiles" industrial hygienists are experienced in using virtually all types of monitoring equipment and are thoroughly familiar with the OSHA & NIOSH protocols for collecting samples. But the job isn"t complete once samples are collected—you can be confident that our analysis of results will be timely, accurate and reliable. We can conduct monitoring at the work site in virtually any conditions, as well as replicating exposures in the controlled environment of our fully equipped isolation room.
Solutions
We provide environmental assessment, investigation and remediation services. We are staffed and equipped to address all environmental isues associated with commercial and industrial properties, making us the only resource you will need.We work with you to resolve environmental concerns efficiently, making deals possible that you might otherwise feel are too risky or expensive. Our comprehensive expertise in the regulatory, technical, and management aspects of environmental projects gives you a competitive advantage by increasing your options and limiting your liabillity.
Sick Building Syndrome (SBS)
Over the last 30 years, the introduction of new technologies & synthetic materials, dramatic increases in the number of white-collar workers, and "tighter" energy-conserving building methods & materials are all factors that could have a bearing in the significant rise in complaints of SBS, or "Sick Building Syndrome." SBS is a generic term used to describe a wide array of symptoms that may include nose, throat or eye irritation, dizziness, headaches and/or difficulty concentrating. If these symptoms are reported by a number of people working in the same building, cannot be associated with a definite cause, and are relieved once leaving the building or area, then SBS may be suspected. Typically, one or more workers will complain of one or more of these symptoms, which can ultimately lead to the need for an investigation by qualified professionals.
Inspection & Design Services
Environmental Profiles now offers these enhanced professional services, designed with the architect and engineer in mind: Inspections, Plans & Specifications for Asbestos & Lead Abatement. Environmental Site Assessments/Due Diligence. Environmental/HazMat Inspections. Indoor Air Quality Evaluations. Contractor Submittal Review.
Phase I Assessments
One of the most critical risks to a purchaser in a real estate transaction is the potential responsibility for environmental hazards associated with the property. Fixing these problems can be notoriously costly—in many cases they can amount to more than the cost of the property. There is no more important step in the transaction than uncovering environmental problems, many of which are impossible or impractical for the layperson to detect. A Phase I environmental site assessment (ESA) looks for potential environmental hazards, including lead-based paint, asbestos, radon, chemical seepage and others. Because the liability for environmental cleanups is the owner"s, it is crucial to know about these problems before a transaction is completed.
Phase II Assessments
When a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) indicates the presence of an environmental hazard, a Phase II ESA is undertaken to present a clearer picture of the hazard and its associated risk and liability. A more intrusive process than the Phase I ESA, samples may be taken of subsurface soil, groundwater & wells, surface water, lead paint & asbestos, to name only a few. Depending on the nature and degree of hazard suspected, the process can range from collecting and analyzing a relatively few samples to employing complex sampling protocols. Sophisticated equipment and protocols demand that this work be performed by experienced professionals, and sampling results are analyzed by independent laboratories, maintaining a complete chain of custody for all samples.
Risk Assessment Modeling
According to the EPA, a hazard is a potential source of harm, and risk is the probability of adverse effects resulting from exposure to an environmental agent or mixture of agents. Risk assessment is the evaluation of scientific information on the hazardous properties of environmental agents, the dose-response relationship, and the extent of human exposure to those agents, culminating in a statement regarding the probability that populations or individuals so exposed will be harmed and to what degree.
Ship Recycling
Most ships that have outlived their useful lives are scrapped, allowing steel, copper and other materials to be recovered for reselling or recycling. The process generates regulated wastes that need to be managed, properly recovered, and disposed of. Since many countries govern ship scrapping with minimal or no environmental or health & safety regulations, much of this work is done with little regard for extremely sensitive coastal environments or the health & safety of workers. In contrast, U.S. and local governments oversee ship recycling through extensive and complex environmental impact regulations designed to protect shorelines and the world"s oceans. Compliance with U.S. and local regulations presents unique environmental problems, problems that Environmental Profiles" professionals are well acquainted with, thanks to our extensive ship recycling experience.
