Asbestos Testing & Consulting Services

Asbestos was commonly used in thousands of construction materials from the 1940s to the 1970s as an effective and cost-efficient thermal and acoustic insulator for boilers, pipes, attics, siding, flooring and more. Due to its long latency period, asbestos was only found to be a carcinogen after nearly 30 years of wide-spread use. Asbestos fibers can cause serious respiratory diseases, including lung cancer and mesothelioma but only pose a major risk when the material has been damaged over time or when a major demolition or renovation has the potential to disturb the asbestos containing materials, making these dangerous fibers airborne. Since 1973, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has enacted a number of restrictions and management requirements for asbestos containing materials in order to reduce the potential for human exposure.

Intertek-PSI’s team of experienced industrial hygiene professionals help property owners comply with federal, state, and local regulatory guidelines and reduce their liability exposure through solutions that test, identify, manage, and mitigate the risks associated with asbestos.

Asbestos Surverying Services

Intertek-PSI offers a range of asbestos surveying services in the US to sample and identify the location and extent of asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) on your property.

Choosing trusted, accredited experts is pivotal to your facility’s success and the health and safety of your building occupants. Intertek-PSI's team, consisting of highly trained, certified asbestos surveyors, delivers asbestos surveys tailored to your specific needs, including:

• Management Surveys
• Refurbishment Surveys
• Demolition Surveys
• Pre-Purchase Surveys
• Re-inspection Surveys

Asbestos Remediation Design & Oversight

Based on the findings of our initial asbestos surveys, Intertek-PSI can further support our clients with various management, regulatory compliance, and remediation design, planning and oversight services that include:

• Abatement Planning
• Health and Safety Plans (HASP)
• On-Site Supervision & Contractor Coordination
• Air Quality Monitoring
• Final Clearance Testing
• Asbestos Management Plans (AMPs)

Asbestos Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Planning

Effective management of asbestos-containing materials (ACM) in buildings requires a comprehensive Operations and Maintenance (O&M) plan. After an initial asbestos survey to identify and assess the condition of ACM, our Industrial Hygiene team conducts a detailed risk assessment, evaluates potential hazards and determines the best management and prioritization strategies. Based on their findings, we’ll then develop a custom O&M plan with detailed procedures for ongoing ACM management. This thorough approach not only protects occupant health and safety but also reduces the risk of asbestos exposure incidents to employees, contractors, and the general public. The key components of these O&M plans include:

• ACM Inventory / Registry
• Risk Assessments
• Recommended Control Measures & Guidance
• Employee & Contractor Training
• Air Quality Management
• Personal Exposure Monitoring
• Documentation and Compliance

Asbestos Air Monitoring Solutions

Maintaining optimal building safety and building systems performance while ensuring a clean, compliant, and health-centric indoor environment is paramount. Asbestos air monitoring is a critical procedure that captures airborne particles by drawing air through a specialized filter.

After the filter sample has been prepared, a known fraction of the filtered deposit undergoes analysis under a phase contrast microscope. Through this method, we determine the precise number of fibers, calculating the fiber concentration in fibers /ml.

• Background Air Sampling
• Leak Testing
• Personal Exposure Monitoring
• Clearance Certification for Reoccupation
• Reassurance Sampling

Intertek-PSI's Industrial Hygiene Laboratory

Intertek-PSI's Industrial Hygiene Laboratory has been committed to providing our customers with outstanding quality, integrity, and support for over two decades. Intertek-PSI holds national accreditations, including NVLAP and AIHA LAP, in addition to many state-specific accreditations, including NY and CA ELAP. With an experienced, qualified team and emphasis on superior quality, we are dedicated to providing reliable results and service.