Mold or other microbial growth and water damage can be a major concern to businesses and residential customers, causing health problems, business/family disruption and reduced financial value in your investments.  We start investigations with a visual inspection for signs of mold and excessive moisture or water intrusion.  Certified Industrial Hygienists (CIH) and Certified Microbial Consultants (CMC) then develop sampling strategies for each specific situation.  These strategies have been developed in accordance with accepted industry, governmental and professional consensus standards, such as ACGIH Bioaerosol and NYC Guidelines.  EHSI has the capability to use a combination of sophisticated techniques to investigate sources of mold and bacterial growth and their byproducts, in addition to other bioaerosols, such as animal and insect allergens.  Examples of common tests include:
 

• Viable or Culturable Mold or Bacteria in air
• Non-Viable or Spore Trap Mold Testing in air or wall cavities
• PCR (i.e., "DNA") analysis
• Surface (culturable) wipes and BioTape Lift samples
• Bulk building materials - analyzed for mold, bacteria and allergens
• Water sample analysis for Legionnella
• Full Particle Identification - (air and bulk samples) - for fungal allergens, fibers, dust mites, animal dander, insect parts, minerals and unusual materials
• Infrared Thermography - Learn about EHSI's new money-savings capabilities.

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In addition to mold testing, EHSI is certified to conduct sampling for other hazardous building materials, including asbestos and lead-based paint.  The purpose of this testing is to ensure that abatement activities do not adversely impact these materials, resulting in further harmful building contamination or worker/homeowner exposures.

If mold or microbial remediation is necessary, experienced professionals from EHSI will meet with you and members of your organization to discuss the abatement project. Development of a written remediation specification is essential to a successful large-scale microbial remediation.  It is necessary to describe the objectives of the project, proper containment and work methods, as well as other safety and health issues to protect people and property.  CIHs and CMCs will develop these specifications according to a combination of industry consensus standards.  The remediation specification may be used as an addendum to bid and contractual documents arranged with prospective remedial contractors.

While EHSI has worked with a number of highly reputable remediation firms in the NJ, NYC and Philadelphia area, our work is independent and impartial from any contractor's.

The "New York City Guidelines" and other industry consensus standards call for a health and safety professional to be on-site to oversee large-scale mold remediation projects.  This oversight ensures that the contractor is performing properly.  Don't let the fox watch the henhouse!  EHSI will cost-effectively audit contractor work activities throughout the project to ensure the objectives are being met in a safe manner according to the remediation specification.  This can be accomplished using both pre-abatement and periodic (e.g., daily) documented inspections of the work areas.

At the end of the abatement, a post-remediation inspection and testing will be conducted by a CIH or CMC. We are one of the few companies to give you written post-remediation inspection criteria BEFORE the project begins  Final post-remediation testing is essential for documenting the successful remediation project.  Our testing is designed for rapid turnaround of lab results and flexible acceptance criteria.  Reports can be used to document the adequate cleanup of mold to prospective buyers of property, building inspectors and regulatory authorities.