Homeland Defense/Biological Testing and Analysis

Applied Environmental, Inc. is at the forefront in protecting vital government and commercial facilities since 2001. We continue to assist government and commercial clients in remaining vigilant in responding to any future attacks in a timely manner.

Our fully trained and experienced industrial hygienists sample and analyze for Bacillus anthracis under the direct supervision of a Certified Industrial Hygienist. Our personnel have performed and are currently performing periodic testing and clearance sampling of several confidential and executive level office buildings and mail-sorting facilities for anthrax and other agents. Sampling is performed discreetly and confidentially.

Our sampling and analytical approach includes alternative, more effective, methods for sample collection in a wider range of sampling locations. In addition to traditional sampling protocols, we employ SpinCon devices for anthrax sampling. The SpinCon represents cutting edge sampling technology recognized as a scientifically acceptable tool for both surface and air sampling.

Most important to our clients are quick turnaround time and discreet laboratory analytical service. We have collected over 4,000 anthrax samples and performed over 4,500 culture and PCR analyses.

Our direct experience includes a large-scale testing and clearance sampling project within a government mail sorting facility supporting an executive branch agency that was believed to have been contaminated with Bacillus anthracis. Applied Environmental, Inc. performed a comprehensive survey and analysis which included:

development of defined sampling plans

collection and analysis of more than 2,000 specialized surface and air samples

developing a more than 2,000-page report that was reviewed and accepted by a "blue ribbon" panel of experts from the military, EPA, NIOSH, CDC, and OSHA

This effort was a huge undertaking and the successful completion of this extraordinary project showed the complex technical requirements, the creative "invention" of sampling and analytical methods, the high level of scrutiny, and challenging work environment.

Applied Environmental, Inc. is a recognized leader in biological threat protection and consultation.

Contact David P. O'Konski, CIH, CSP, Principal at (703) 648-0822 or e-mail