About Adelaide Environmental Health Associates
Adelaide Environmental Health Associates is a leading environmental consulting firm that specializes in providing comprehensive services for the detection, monitoring, abatement planning, and remediation planning of hazardous materials such as asbestos, lead, mold, and PCBs. With years of experience in the industry and a team of highly skilled professionals, Adelaide has established itself as a trusted partner for commercial building owners and managers who are looking to ensure the safety and health of their occupants.
At Adelaide Environmental Health Associates, we understand that hazardous materials can pose serious risks to human health if not properly managed. That's why we offer a wide range of services designed to help our clients identify potential hazards in their buildings and develop effective strategies for managing them. Our team includes certified industrial hygienists (CIHs), certified safety professionals (CSPs), licensed site professionals (LSPs), professional engineers (PEs), and other experts who have extensive knowledge in environmental health issues.
One of our core services is asbestos testing. Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that was commonly used in building materials until it was banned due to its carcinogenic properties. If your building was constructed before 1980, there's a good chance that it contains asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) such as insulation, flooring tiles or ceiling tiles. Our team can conduct thorough inspections to identify any ACMs present on your property using state-of-the-art equipment like polarized light microscopy (PLM) or transmission electron microscopy (TEM). We also provide air monitoring services during abatement activities to ensure that airborne asbestos fibers are kept at safe levels.
Another service we offer is lead testing. Lead-based paint was widely used until 1978 when it was banned due to its toxicity. However many older buildings still contain lead-based paint which can pose serious health risks especially for children under six years old who are more susceptible than adults because they absorb more lead into their bodies than adults do from the same amount of lead exposure. Our team can conduct thorough inspections using X-ray fluorescence analyzers or laboratory analysis techniques like atomic absorption spectroscopy or inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry.
Mold testing is another important service offered by Adelaide Environmental Health Associates since mold growth can cause respiratory problems especially among people with allergies or asthma conditions which may be exacerbated by exposure to mold spores indoors over time if left untreated . We use various methods including visual inspection with moisture meters or thermal imaging cameras along with air sampling techniques like spore trap analysis or direct examination under microscope after culturing samples collected from surfaces where visible growth occurs .
PCBs were widely used as insulating fluids until they were banned due to their toxicity but many older buildings still contain PCB-containing electrical equipment such as transformers capacitors ballasts etc . PCB contamination poses significant risks especially when these items fail releasing toxic chemicals into surrounding environment . Our team provides comprehensive assessments including sampling analysis & reporting along with recommendations on how best manage any identified issues .
In addition to these core services Adelaide Environmental Health Associates also offers remediation planning assistance which involves developing detailed plans outlining how best address identified hazards while minimizing disruption occupants operations within affected areas . We work closely clients throughout process ensuring all necessary permits approvals obtained prior commencement work .
Overall Adelaide Environmental Health Associates provides an essential service helping commercial building owners managers protect occupants from potential harm caused by hazardous materials present within structures . With our experienced staff state-of-the-art equipment & commitment delivering high-quality results every time you can trust us handle all your environmental consulting needs effectively efficiently affordably!