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Environmental Consulting Services for Midwest Healthcare Facility Renovation
Hygieneering, Inc. is providing ongoing environmental consulting services that included asbestos, lead and contaminated soil remediation work to support a large Midwest healthcare facility renovation project. Hygieneering’s team of Certified Industrial Hygienists and other staff professionals provide indoor air quality testing, mold inspection and industrial hygiene exposure assessments. ...
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Zimmetry Environmental Continues Strategic Growth Initiative
For over a decade, when indoor environmental issues occur, companies and agencies across the Caribbean and Central America have turned to Zimmetry Environmental for solutions. The environmental and indoor air quality (IAQ) experts at Zimmetry provide a wide range of services that can identify issues, determine their cause and provide a course of action to quickly resolve a problem. The ...
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People on the Move: Marv Richardson Joins ERM`s Southern Division
Marv Richardson, P.E. has joined ERM's Performance & Assurance Practice in the Southern Division. Mr. Richardson brings more than ten years of experience providing environmental consulting services in a variety of sectors. Mr. Richardson graduated from the University of Central Florida where he received his B.S. in Environmental Engineering in 2000. He is a registered Professional Engineer ...
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Puerto Rico’s Leading Environmental Consultants Launch New Website
This month, Zimmetry Environmental proudly announced the launch of their new website. Zimmetry.com has a fresh new look and is filled with important information to guide people in need of a wide range of environmental services. The professionals at Zimmetry provide sick building, environmental compliance, indoor air quality, asbestos, lead-based paint, Phase I ESAs, LEED certification and ...
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Clark Seif Clark Celebrates 20 Years of Environmental Consulting Services
On April 1st of 1996, several of the leading environmental, industrial hygiene, engineering and building science professionals officially opened the doors at Clark Seif Clark (CSC). The environmental consulting firm quickly made a name for themselves in their home state of California before expanding and opening several offices on the West Coast and now providing services for clients nationwide. ...
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Businesses in Puerto Rico Take Action during National Preparedness Month to Make Emergency Contingency Plans
In 2004, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) designated September as National Preparedness Month. The event encourages citizens across the United States to take steps to prepare for emergencies in their homes, businesses, schools and communities. Emergency preparedness requires attention to not just specific types of hazards, but also to steps that increase preparedness for any ...
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EPA Announces Over $30 Million Coming to Puerto Rico to Upgrade Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Infrastructure
Last month, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced over $30,000,000 to Puerto Rico through this year’s Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF). The funding will support local communities in upgrading essential water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure that protects public health and water bodies. The investment is to be used for replacing or repairing aging ...
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Zimmetry Environmental Gives Thanks to the People of Puerto Rico
As people across Puerto Rico prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving with their family and friends, Zimmetry Environmental would like to thank the community for another successful year of providing indoor consulting and environmental compliance testing services for the island’s residents. Over a decade ago, Harry Pena, President of Zimmetry Environmental, started the company after working as a ...
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Parents of Newborns in Puerto Rico Turn to Zimmetry Environmental to Ensure Healthy Indoor Air Quality
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), almost 43,000 babies are born in Puerto Rico each year. For the parents of these newborns, one of the primary tasks they need to accomplish before the birth of their child is getting the nursery ready for the new edition to the family. As moms and dads shop for baby clothes, furniture and accessories, and begin decorating ...
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Residents of Puerto Rico Breathe Easier with Access to Sewer Gas and Mystery Odor Consulting Services
Most people have at one time or another stepped into a home or building and were overwhelmed by an obnoxious odor, often smelling like rotten eggs. Quite often the unpleasant odor is the result of sewer gas, a common cause of indoor air quality (IAQ) and mystery odor complaints. A complex mixture of toxic and nontoxic gases combine to make up sewer gas and it can be present indoors at varying ...
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Indoor Allergens Cause Allergic Reactions in Buildings across Puerto Rico
For many people who suffer from allergies in Puerto Rico, a check of the allergy forecast on television or the internet is a frequent activity. While there are many common allergens that can be found in the natural outdoor environment, there are also many allergens that may be present indoors that can be resolved. It is not uncommon for some people to be allergic to more than one indoor ...
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Occupational Exposure Risks to Nanomaterials in Puerto Rico
Technology-based companies in Puerto Rico look to advances in materials science to innovate and create new products to sell worldwide. One of these technologies is the development and advancement of nanotechnologies. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) defines nanotechnology as the manipulation of matter on a near-atomic scale to produce new structures, materials ...
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HRG acquires Alliance Environmental
Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc. (HRG) (Harrisburg, PA), a full-service engineering firm serving the Mid-Atlantic region, announced that it has acquired Alliance Environmental Services, Inc., a Harrisburg-based provider of environmental consulting services to industrial, financial services, and legal services clients. HRG said that the addition of Alliance Environmental expands its offerings ...
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Construction Companies in Puerto Rico Reminded of Asbestos Regulations as Illinois Companies Face Nearly $2M in Fines
Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Labor announced that several Illinois construction companies and a manager now face nearly $2 million in fines for exposing workers to known asbestos hazards. An investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) found that the affiliated companies violated numerous health standards related to the ...
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Preventing Future IAQ Problems during Construction Projects in Puerto Rico
There are many factors that take place during the construction of a home or building that could potentially cause future indoor air quality (IAQ) problems for building occupants. These may include everything from the materials selected for the project and construction techniques to how building materials are stored. A major issue often revolves around water damage and mold growth. Many ...
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Building Experts Warn Residents of Puerto Rico to be Aware of Asbestos Hazards
Up until the late 1970s, many different types of building products and materials commonly used in residential and commercial buildings contained asbestos. Today, many of these properties still contain these materials that could be causing a health threat to any building occupants. As these materials age or become disturbed, asbestos fibers can be released into the air. Exposure to asbestos ...
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MCS Patients in Puerto Rico Find Environmental Testing Solutions with Zimmetry Environmental
In Puerto Rico and across the Caribbean, Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) is a controversial issue with many in the medical community. Some do not recognize the condition as a true disease or illness, while others support its existence. There are a number of other names for MCS, including environmental illness, total allergy syndrome, idiopathic environmental intolerance and chemical ...
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Asbestos Containing Pipes have some Jamaican Residents Demanding Action
Earlier this month,The Gleanerpublished a story about residents from St. Thomas Parish in Jamaica voicing concerns over old and leaking cement water pipes that contain asbestos and deliver water to their homes. This type of pipe was once common, but its use was largely discontinued in North America in the 1980s. While the presence of these types of pipes carrying water and buried ...
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Protecting Workers in Puerto Rico from Exposure Risks to 2-Butoxyethanol and Other Chemical Hazards
2-Butoxyethanol is used in a number of industries, including as a solvent. It can be found in paint strippers, thinners and some household cleaners. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) describes the organic compound as a colorless liquid with a mild odor. The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) reports it smells like ether and goes by many names. ...
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Property Managers in Puerto Rico Turn to Zimmetry Environmental to Identify & Resolve IEQ Issues
Across Puerto Rico and the rest of the Caribbean, many people live and work in rental properties. Millions more come to visit the region each year and stay in hotels and resorts that cater to tourists and business travelers from around the globe. These properties are managed by landlords and property managers who are tasked with maintaining the properties and keeping tenants and guests ...
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