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Kynoch Environmental Management, Inc. (KEM) services
Environmental Management Systems
Kynoch Environmental Management, Inc. (KEM) provides engineering consulting services to develop and implement corporate environmental management systems. KEM’s work and the programs developed by the firm will be based on the following principles: The first step in any successful Environmental Management System (EMS) is to define an environmental policy and to make a commitment to the development and implementation of an effective EMS. Next, a written definition of the EMS that clearly communicates the vision and goals of the program must be developed. An EMS can only be fulfilled and improved if the plan is committed to writing. In order to implement the EMS, the capabilities and support for the mechanisms and practices of the EMS must be put into place. These may be provided by an outside organization or may be developed within the organization. The EMS must establish an effective means of measurement and evaluation in order to monitor an organization’s performance against established objectives. The EMS must allow for a constant review and continual improvement with the objective of improving overall environmental performance.
Asbestos
Kynoch Environmental Management, Inc. (KEM) was formed by J. Brent Kynoch. KEM has earned a reputation as one of the leading consultants in asbestos inspection, assessment, abatement design, and management. J. Brent Kynoch has been a leader in the asbestos abatement industry since 1984. KEM’s licensed Asbestos Inspectors and Management Planners have provided extensive service in support of federal AHERA and NESHAP regulations. Over the years, we have successfully provided asbestos consulting for historic restorations, hospital renovations, and AHERA school abatement projects. With our experience in asbestos testing and management for the federal agencies, the Department of Defense, and architecture and engineering firms, we have earned a reputation for diversity and dependability.
Lead Testing & Management
Researchers have discovered lead is a highly toxic metal that can cause irreparable damage to the brain and central nervous system, even through limited exposure. This health hazard has made the control and eventual elimination of lead-based paint and other lead contamination a national priority. The guidelines for lead testing and abatement management developed by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and recent legislation, Title X of the National Affordable Housing Act have set the stage to reduce lead hazards.
Molds In The Indoor Environment
Increasing attention is becoming focused on fungi in indoor environments. Although most of the molds occurring in human environments occur indoors, the interior of buildings are themselves a special habitat. It has long been known that indoor fungi cause allergies in sensitive persons, but only relatively recently have indoor molds been linked to other health problems. While allergy sufferers generally react to substances in fungal spores, other health problems may be caused by volatile substances released by molds into the air.
Indoor Air Quality Management
Today’s building occupants, managers and owners are greatly concerned about the quality of the air in their buildings. Resulting from the energy crisis of the seventies, engineers and architects reduced both air infiltration and make up of fresh air. These “tight” buildings operate with a reduced flow of outside air and continue to recirculate high levels of indoor air. Experts now estimate that poor indoor air quality (IAQ) costs employers $3 billion annually in lost productivity, absenteeism, increased operational expenses and litigation/liability exposure. Coupled with the fact that the typical person spends nearly 90 percent of their time indoors, there is a great need to ensure the high quality of indoor air quality for health and safety.
Leadership In Energy & Environmental Design (LEED)
The Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System is a building standard developed to assist building owners, designers and construction professionals to maximize green building practices, by setting certification requirements in a nationally accepted, third-party recognition system. The system was created by the U.S. Green Building Council, and addresses the environmental performance of a building measuring several different facets, including new construction projects and plans, as well as existing buildings. The LEED checklist areas for awards of certification include site sustainability, water efficiency, energy use and atmosphere, materials and resources, indoor environmental quality, and innovation and design process. Points are awarded in each area, and any project must reach a minimum of 26 points for the basic level of certification.
