Industrial Hygiene Services

Industrial Hygiene Services

AEI Consultants assists clients identify and evaluate potential risks associated with asbestos, lead, mold and radon.
Asbestos and Lead Surveys

AEI's qualified staff inspects and identifies suspect asbestos containing materials (ACMs)and characterizes sites for natural geologic deposits are known as "Naturally Occurring Asbestos" (NOA). Although the scope of an ACM or NOA survey may vary based on its purpose, they typically involve a visual inspection, sampling, analysis and a summary report, all conducted by trained and licensed inspectors. Depending on the client's specific needs, AEI can provide services from limited sampling for minor renovation projects to comprehensive surveys for demolition and major renovation projects, as well as dust mitigation plans during construction projects involving NOA.
Facilities Surveys

AEI provides a wide range of asbestos consulting and inspection services to public and private sector clients. AEI provides experienced registered EPA Accredited Asbestos-trained professionals on staff, experienced in providing clients with cost-effective solutions to asbestos concerns. AEI helps property owners meet legal requirements while reducing their liability exposure.

Operations and Maintenance Plans

Survey results are used to develop Operations and Maintenance (O&M) plans to assist property owners in managing asbestos-containing materials and/or lead paint that will remain in the subject building. Since total removal is not always desirable, feasible or affordable, O&M Plans allow for the safe and effective management of ACMs/LBPs.

Asbestos Removal Project Design

AEI provides in-house resources to develop detailed specifications for projects involving the removal of any or all ACMs. This includes project management, preparation of bid specifications and assistance in qualifying and selecting abatement contractors.

Air Monitoring/Clearance & Project Oversight

AEI provides air monitoring and project oversight to ensure that bid specifications are followed, safe work practices are utilized and air fiber levels are maintained below regulatory levels or project specific levels.

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Naturally Occurring Asbestos (NOA)

Asbestos-containing dust can be generated when asbestos-containing rocks are crushed or broken through natural weathering processes or through activities such as construction, grading, quarrying or surface mining. This dust may pose serious health risks to people who inhale this material. There are important differences between ACMs and NOA. Primarily, the California Air Resources Board set a limit of 0.25% asbestos versus >1% asbestos for ACMs. Heightened data documentation is necessary in order to ensure correct characterization of regulated NOA. Most analytical laboratories are used to identify high grade mined asbestos, not NOA. AEI has technical staff experienced in every analytical aspect of asbestos including the ability to determine whether the NOA characterization fits with the EPA’s definition of regulated asbestos.

Lead Surveys

AEI's certified staff members are always up-to-date on the ever-changing lead regulations (including EPA’s Repair, Renovations, & Painting Rule) and how these regulations can potentially affect our clients.
Lead-Based Paint Hazards

AEI's certified and licensed staff can perform comprehensive lead based paint Inspections and Risk Assessments following HUD guidelines. AEI's staff members are experienced with X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) sampling technology, as well as standard paint chip sampling and wipe sampling.
Lead in Drinking Water

AEI performs surveys to identify potential lead contaminant sources in water supplies for commercial and residential buildings. AEI assists in finding affordable and effective methods to reduce lead co