VOC’s and MVOC’s
Residential and Commercial properties can have MVOC’s, VOC’s, unusual particulates, and other contaminants that could impact human health. The EPA, CDC, and NIOSH, along with several other authorities, provide exposure thresholds for most chemicals and compounds. Testing for chemicals and gases requires training and understanding of what could be causing the exposures.
New technologies and equipment enable simple screening to ensure your Home or Building is safe. A good visual assessment, along with the collection of air or surface samples for analysis, can often reveal a source.
HI Safety First has been very successful identifying and resolving our clients complaints. Exposure to some chemicals can cause extreme health related affects. Clients have contacted us about mold and through proper investigation we were able to determine other sources of contaminates as the cause of complaint.
Recent cases have detected carcinogenic chemicals, buried kerosene tanks, overexposure to cleaning products, personal care products, leaking paint cans, and formaldehyde, just to name a few. Understanding the source can provide solutions for removal.
Odors
Odors are very difficult to solve in some cases. Source location is even more difficult to find, but with the right type of investigation and testing. We have been very successful in identifying and addressing odors and potential residues at the source.