Environmental Audits and Assessments determine the on-site condition of properties, buildings, assets, and operations. Assessments provide a complete environmental profile of past and present site conditions and operations. Environmental audits, which are usually broader in scope, compare existing conditions to regulatory requirements to determine the extent to which risk and safety issues have been addressed. In today’s climate of regulatory compliance, risk liability, and potential litigation, accurate assessments of existing and potential environmental contamination are imperative – especially as these arise in real estate transactions.
Environmental Abatement Associates, Inc. provides comprehensive audit and assessment services which identify existing concerns and potential liabilities, compare operations and conditions to existing compliance and regulatory requirements, and provide cost-effective action plans for remediation to assure human health and safety. These services include:
- On-site inspections to determine the presence of potential toxic or hazardous substances, as well as site history of environmentally relevant practices or operations.
- Sampling and testing to qualify and quantify potentially hazardous substances.
- Compliance audits to determine the extent to which substances or operations fall within current regulatory requirements.
- Complete documentation to assure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Sound environmental studies require not only accuracy in testing and assessment, but also experience with, and knowledge of, the myriad complexities of various regulations. This experience has made EAA a leader in developing cost-effective strategies for environmental remediation and human safety.
Asbestos Inspection and Management Plans are mandated for school districts by the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) regulations. In November of 1990, EPA enacted the National Emissions Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAPS) 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 61 which requires that any public, commercial, or industrial facility be thoroughly inspected for the presence of asbestos prior to any demolition or renovation activity. As a recognized leader in asbestos technology and management, Environmental Abatement Associates, Inc. provides complete management (inspections, design, and monitoring) for all asbestos-related projects.
EAA’s EPA and Pennsylvania-certified professional staff provides a complete range of compliance services related to asbestos testing, inspection, and abatement, including:
- Inspection and management plans
- Bulk sampling of all asbestos-containing materials (ACM)
- Onsite asbestos air sample analysis
- Operations and maintenance, periodic surveillance, and inspections
- Awareness training
- Fiber release episode support, including air monitoring, on-site evaluations, and public relations assistance
- Project design and detailed field survey and preparation of project documents
- Project management
- Complete documentation and record-keeping in accordance with federal and state requirements
With the increased public awareness of asbestos hazards and liability, it is imperative for banks, realtors, building owners and managers, as well as prospective real estate buyers and sellers, to protect themselves from the serious financial threat of asbestos-containing materials in buildings. EAA’s experience and proven expertise in all phases of asbestos abatement management provide a comprehensive strategy for present and future regulatory and safety concerns.
Right-To-Know and Safety Compliance services are designed by EAA professionals to meet the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry (PADOLI) / Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements for potential chemical and safety hazards in the workplace. In accordance with the Hazard Communication Standard, EAA provides employers with a comprehensive program that identifies and labels hazardous materials, tracks and records material safety data sheets for these substances, and provides employees with training and information concerning the risks of hazardous chemicals in the work environment.
Additionally, EAA assists employers in identifying on-site safety and health hazards, developing employee safety programs which reduce environmental risks and work-related injuries, and monitoring exposure levels when required by OSHA standards.
Wetlands determination and evaluation is a concern of property owners, real estate agents, developers, bankers, and others when specific projects threaten natural areas protected by state and federal regulations. EAA provides clients with wetland determinations that identify surface and groundwater inundation or saturation, as well as soil and vegetation conditions, which may indicate the presence of wetlands.
