MOLD AND INDOOR AIR QUALITY

The term “sick building syndrome” (SBS) is used to describe situations in which building occupants experience acute health and comfort problems that appear to be linked to time spent inside the building, but no specific illness or cause can be identified. In contrast, the term “building related illness” (BRI) is used when symptoms of diagnosable illness are identified and can be attributed directly to airborne building contaminants.* 

MOLD AND INDOOR AIR QUALITY SERVICES INCLUDE:

Our NYS Model Assessors and remediators have addressed moisture intrusion issues in thousands of buildings across the United States and internationally. These professionals have been involved in projects from single family residences to some of the largest regional responses in history. 

ALC provides a full range of investigative services including odor investigations, post catastrophe damage assessments, remediation design, post clearance investigation, and moisture mapping. 

Indoor air quality services include testing of air pollutants, assessment of ventilation system, assessment of heating and cooling systems, sampling of mold spores and bacteria, inventory of chemicals and solvents, comprehensive reports and sampling of mold spores and bacteria. 

Silica compliance program design and air monitoring is provided to employers involved in the cutting, abrading, grinding or breaking of concrete or concrete containing surfaces. This issue is quickly becoming one of the most frequently cited safety issues in NYC and throughout the US. 

ALC’s Industrial Hygienists can conduct air monitoring for any airborne contaminant and can assist in developing reasonable engineering controls to control any observed hazard. 

We can conduct the required Job Hazard Analysis and then provide the training and PPE that is required. 

Interviewing site employees and residents (if applicable & requested) to gather information about possible sources and symptoms related to poor mold conditions

ALC provides a complete work plan offering multiple options for remediation. We supply our clients with a detailed description of work to be done and the criteria used for evaluating the effectiveness of the abatement. The work plan can be used as a template for determining bids from contractors. As part of Remediation Design, ALC will also provide the following services:

  • Decontamination
  • Remediation Oversight – We will work with you to make sure the contractors meet the stringent guidelines set forth OSHA, EPA and the Amercian Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) throughout the scope of their work. Our goal is to provide our clients with top service at limited cost while reducing your liability.
  • Post Remediation Testing
  • Moisture Control Plans

THE ALC APPROACH TO MOLD

ALC Environmental Will Evaluate Your Property, Report All Findings, Make Recommendations, And Highlight Necessary Improvements Needed To Meet Compliance Requirements And Reduce Health Risks To Individuals Working Or Living In The Space.

ASSESSING MOLD IN YOUR BUILDING

Everyone has dealt with mold in their life. Whether you have had a major flood or cleaned the slime off your bathroom tiles…you have had to deal with mold. I am also sure that you have heard about mold in the news or on the internet. The coverage of this topic is nothing less than overwhelming!