TRC performs microbial assessments using real-time instruments (e.g., moisture meters, infrared thermal imaging, ambient condition meters, etc.) and limited microbial sampling to detect moisture intrusion issues and evaluate indoor environments for conditions conducive to mold growth. Based on the data collected and the field inspections conducted by TRC’s experienced industrial hygienists, recommendations and specifications are identified to quickly remediate microbial contamination and relegate moisture intrusion sources/conditions.
United States
Reduce Environmental Liabilities And Ensure Safe Building Conditions
Since 1996, TRC has partnered with a global banking institution to provide microbial assessments, indoor air quality (IAQ) assessments, asbestos consulting services, including surveys, project design and management, abatement oversight, preparation of operations and maintenance (O&M) plans, emergency response (large-scale water loss events), due diligence consulting services and environmental compliance audits at thousands of retail bank branch, data centers, call centers and campus locations throughout the United States.
Solutions
Our Certified Industrial Hygienists, experienced industrial hygienists and field personnel conduct inspections, data collection and evaluation of indoor air quality and contaminants of concern. IAQ measurements consist of measuring carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, relative humidity and temperature using real-time instruments and comparing the findings to applicable standards and/or guidelines.
In addition, TRC conducts sampling and laboratory analysis for other IAQ constituents such as volatile organic compounds (VOCs), metals and other site-specific contaminants of concern. Our professionals then develop recommendations and specifications to mitigate IAQ concerns.
Asbestos inspection services are performed for the client prior to renovation or demolition of facility locations. TRC provides a thorough inspection of the affected area(s) of interest, conducts bulk sampling of suspect asbestos materials, quantifies asbestos-containing materials and prepares inspection reports that delineate the location, quantity and condition of asbestos-containing materials and include employee certifications and laboratory data.
Abatement projects usually require the generation of abatement project design/specifications, project management and daily project oversight. Following completion of asbestos abatement projects, close-out reports are generated that include air monitoring data, daily logs, contractor sign-in sheets, waste manifests, employee certifications and laboratory data.
ASTM compliant Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) are conducted prior to property acquisition or lease to limit future environmental liability and to satisfy due diligence and innocent purchaser defense requirements (CERCLA liability). Services often include non-scope sampling for asbestos-containing materials. Depending on the outcome of the Phase I ESA, TRC provides limited subsurface assessments (Phase IIs), consisting of soil gas sampling, soil sampling and groundwater monitoring well installation and sampling.
TRC’s environmental compliance auditing team brings extensive experience and credentials and effective project management skills to support the client. Our team performs multisite environmental compliance audits at various campuses across the United States. Services include scheduling, pre-audit planning, audit site visits, draft report preparation, Service Provider and Corporate closeout meetings and final summary reporting. TRC conducts these services in accordance with the client’s priorities, workforce relations, operations and monetary and time constraints.
In addition, TRC provides legal register and applicability questionnaire development and implementation, and applicability analysis and reporting to monitor regulatory obligations associated with the O&M of the client’s facilities. TRC utilizes a comprehensive cloud-based tool to develop the legal register and monitor potential equipment and operations triggering applicability to legal register requirements.
Results
TRC’s dedicated support to this client for over 25 years has ensured safe working conditions and efficient completion of renovation and demolition projects by quickly detecting and mitigating building contaminants. In addition, our programmatic capabilities equip the client to better overcome industrial hygiene challenges and continuously improve the conditions of their facilities by providing project management, awareness training and diligent oversight of O&M requirements.
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Regulatory Updates
What You Need to Know About MSHA’s Final Rule on Crystalline Silica Dust
April 8, 2024
Regulatory Changes Will Impact Mine Operators and Better Protect Employee Health and Safety.
Insights
OSHA Enforces New National Emphasis Program to Address Concerns with Warehouses and Distribution Centers
August 23, 2023
Why is OSHA concerned with Warehouses and Distribution Center Operations? The warehousing and distribution centers industries are growing rapidly, with employment increasing from 668,900 workers in 2011 to 1,713,900 in 2021. Within these same industries, there have been high rates of illness and injury. Specifically, within the warehousing and storage industry, top illnesses and injuries in 2020 included:
Insights
OSHA’s National Emphasis Program on Heat-Related Illness and Injuries
November 3, 2021
On September 20, 2021 in an OSHA National News Release, OSHA published a memorandum establishing an enforcement initiative that is designed to prevent and protect employees from heat-related illnesses and death. This initiative, which develops a National Emphasis Program (NEP) on heat inspections, is an expansion of an already existing Regional Emphasis Program (REP) in OSHA’s Region VI, which covers Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas.
Regulatory Updates
OSHA’s Call for Comments on Mechanical Power Press Standard Changes
September 30, 2021
OSHA has recently published a call for comment regarding mechanical power presses. The reason behind OSHA’s request is that the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) consensus standard for mechanical power presses has been updated numerous times since the implementation of OSHA’s standard.
Insights
OSHA Returns to In-Person Inspections As COVID-19 Restrictions Lift
August 4, 2021
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is authorized by the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSH Act) to assure employers provide safe and healthful work conditions free of recognized hazards and by setting and enforcing standards and providing training, outreach, education and technical assistance. OSHA has recently announced the return to in-person inspections as COVID-19 restrictions begin to lift.
White Papers / Reports
Managing EHS & ESG Risks Through Integrated Systems Today and Beyond
July 22, 2021
It has been more than 50 years since the development and establishment of the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the federal Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) which were formed to protect our environment and workplaces across the United States. Significant laws, policies and regulations followed to establish the “regulatory programs” that all applicable businesses and entities must address and meet to ensure these compliance-driven legislative programs would create a foundation to protect our society.
Regulatory Updates
OSHA COVID-19 Guidance, Regulation and Enforcement to Protect Workers
April 13, 2021
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has signaled their intent to provide more guidance, regulation and enforcement with respect to protecting workers from contracting COVID-19 at their place of work. Among the key developments:
News
2020: A Year to Remember or a Year to Forget?
December 20, 2020
Published in EM Magazine, December 2020, this article by TRC’s David Elam speaks to the importance of pausing to reassess the work challenges we’ve faced due to COVID-19 this year and our accomplishments despite the challenges, and how to prepare for the coming year, after one of the most difficult years in modern history.
