Indoor Air
Quality (IAQ) Assessments
NES has extensive experience investigating
“sick building syndrome” and “building-related
illness” complaints, as well as providing a wide variety
of proactive indoor air quality (IAQ) investigation and resolution
services. IAQ investigative methodologies utilize standards and
protocols developed by professional organizations and regulatory
agencies.
Mold and Water Damage Assessments
NES investigates water/moisture
pathways to source(s) and conducts moisture testing of building
materials. NES conducts indoor and outdoor sampling of
these sources using a variety of sampling techniques to determine
the type and concentration of airborne fungi and bacteria. Based
on the investigation results, our staff assists building owners
and operators in interpreting the results and developing remediation
protocols and specifications to mitigate microbial contamination.
Industrial Hygiene Assessments
NES has conducted hundreds of industrial
hygiene assessments throughout California and across the United
States. NES’ team includes Certified Industrial
Hygienists, Certified Safety Professionals, Certified Asbestos
Consultants, and Mold Specialists. NES can complete testing
and monitoring to evaluate employee exposure to potential occupational
hazards to determine compliance with regulatory occupational exposure
standards. Based on analytical results, and the investigator's
observations and interviews with personnel, NES can develop
specific recommendations for various exposure control options.
Clandestine Drug Laboratory Assessments
NES is a nationally recognized
leader in clandestine drug laboratory safety. NES performs
clandestine laboratory assessments to evaluate potential contamination
of building materials and contents due to illegal drug production
and provide recommendations for effective remediation of impacted
structures. NES can also complete post-remediation sampling
to verify the success of the work and satisfy local regulatory
agency requirements.
Occupational
Health & Safety Program Development and Auditing
NES has helped hundreds of clients
develop or maintain industrial hygiene and safety programs that
comply with federal, state, and local regulations. Program development
may include a work site evaluation and/or a regulatory compliance
audit. NES also develops a variety of employee training
programs customized to meet our client's needs.
Litigation
Support and Expert Witness Services
NES has provided litigation
support and expert witness testimony on industrial hygiene issues
for numerous cases.
Training Services
NES can provide environmental,
health and safety training for a variety of topics including mold/water
damage, asbestos awareness, confined space entry, respiratory
protection, lock-out/tag-out, and numerous others.
Asbestos Consulting Services
NES can provide complete
asbestos management and consulting services including building
inspections, pre-demolition surveys, abatement oversight, air
monitoring, clearance inspections and air sampling. NES
can also provide assistance for projects involving Naturally Occurring
Asbestos (NOA). Services include preparation of air sampling plans,
perimeter air monitoring during earthwork activities, NOA Awareness
training and more.