Hazardous Materials
Since 1987, Applied Environmental, Inc. has surveyed, developed remediation and abatement plans for, and monitored abatement of a variety of hazardous materials in commercial, institutional, and industrial buildings including:
As part of the survey process, our inspectors provide approximate quantities for any identified hazardous materials and digitized drawings. We also develop remediation specifications, abatement project scopes of work, and competitive bid documents for the identified hazardous materials.
We conduct asbestos-containing materials inspections in accordance with the US EPA Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) protocols. We document conditions including locations of the material; type, quantity, and condition of the material; and the friability and damage potential of the material. We can then recommend response actions and resulting costs estimates for abatement.
Our state-licensed lead inspectors/risk assessors (VA, DC, MD) conduct lead-containing surface coating screening inspections to determine the lead concentrations of suspect lead-coated materials. Contractors can utilize this information to implement appropriate safety precautions during demolition or renovation activities. We test lead concentrations utilizing a NITON XLP300, X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) spectrum analyzer. The NITON XLP300 is a portable lead detector, designed to make accurate, nondestructive measurements of lead concentrations in lead coatings.
Contact Gary Lewis, Project Manager of Field Services, at (703) 648-0822 or e-mail
