Industrial Hygiene & Indoor Air Quality
SCA's staff of engineers and industrial hygienists are versed in sampling protocols, contaminant standards, and building systems' operations and are able to successfully diagnose most occupant complaints. SCA's senior staff has served as expert witnesses involving asbestos, lead hazards, and indoor air quality (IAQ) issues. Our Engineering and Certified Industrial Hygienist- licensed staff distinguish SCA from its competition.
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SCA's staff includes experts in heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC) system design; thus, we are able to diagnose the proper operations of VAV systems, fans, chillers and other mechanical systems. SCA's experience encompasses a wide range of IAQ services including Legionella water sampling, system surveys, CO2 monitoring for evaluation of effective ventilation rates against industry standards, among others. Our Industrial Hygiene Services range from field surveys and testing to occupational health and safety program design and implementation.
Examples of Industrial Hygiene & Indoor Air Quality projects include:
Examples of Industrial Hygiene & Indoor Air Quality projects include:
- Operations and Maintenance (O & M) Program Compliance: SCA's personnel have conducted annual ambient air sampling for asbestos for areas with exposed asbestos containing fireproofing for a number of high-rise office buildings in downtown San Francisco. In addition, SCA has conducted testing for carbon monoxide levels in the garage structures, and carbon dioxide, formaldehyde, total organic compounds, temperature and relative humidity measurements at various tenant areas to characterize site conditions throughout the complex.
- San Francisco General Hospital Rebuild Project, San Francisco, California. SCA’s Program Managers provided Infection Control Prevention and hazardous materials management services throughout the San Francisco General Hospital Rebuild project. Work included hazardous materials surveys, abatement monitoring, and air sampling for construction mitigation monitoring. SCA also designed and implemented Infection Control and Hazardous Materials management for mold/fungi, particulates, and asbestos in the former Main Hospital building prior during trenching activities for the 3-month project involving connecting telecom and power from the old hospital to the new building. All work was completed during even hours over a 3-month duration while the hospital remained fully operational.
- Microbial Investigations and Remedial Design Services. SCA provides a full range of investigative and remedial design services related to mold and moisture issues in residential buildings, commercial properties, and industrial sites. Services include inspections, evaluations, bulk and air sampling, remedial action recommendations, and post-remediation/pre-reoccupancy inspections. Our industrial hygienists are experts in consultation and design support to identify moisture and water intrusion issues to prevent microbial growth.