EnviroMed Services began to work for Northeast Utilities (NU) in April 2011 and provides comprehensive industrial hygiene and safety and health services to Northeast Utilities and in subsidiaries, such as Connecticut Light and Power, Yankee Gas, Western Massachusetts Electric Company, and Public Service of New Hampshire.

EnviroMed provides Asbestos Abatement Project Monitoring Services for NU on a regular basis, including 24-hour on-call service to respond to emergency abatement projects.  Abatement projects include removal of asbestos-containing electric cable jacketing that exists in underground electric vaults and manholes, abatement of natural gas service lines that are accessed via excavation activities, and general abatement projects within NU’s buildings.  EnviroMed’s personnel regularly respond to perform project monitoring in this wide range of job settings, which includes confined spaces, active electrical substations, excavations in contaminated soil, and other combination work.

In addition to project monitoring services, EnviroMed provides Asbestos and Lead Paint Inspection Services for NU in a variety of settings that include comprehensive bulk sampling or paint testing by XRF in NU’s occupied office buildings, area work centers, electrical substations, natural gas gate stations, transmission line towers, and other facilities that may require sampling for asbestos.

EnviroMed provides Personal Exposure Monitoring and Site Monitoring for projects that involve lead paint.  This monitoring is done to ensure NU and their employees that lead safe work practice is being followed and employee exposure to lead is safe and within compliance with OSHA regulations.

In addition to Asbestos and Lead Services, EnviroMed provides NU with a comprehensive list of Industrial Hygiene and Safety and Health Services.  EnviroMed provides a vast list of industrial hygiene services including noise monitoring, exposure monitoring for various chemicals, welding fumes, or other hazards.  We also provide response to NY employee safety and health concerns such as indoor air quality, mold, or workplace and job site safety hazards.

This comprehensive list of services is provided by EnviroMed’s staff that are trained in a wide variety of disciplines and are able to cater to a large client, such as NU.  NU required an experienced Consultant, such as EnviroMed Services who was very well familiarized with such a wide variety of different facets of safety and health and industrial hygiene.

EnviroMed Services has been providing Wallingford Public Schools with chemical hygiene test for the past 5 years. Every six months EnviroMed conducts safety audits on the science laboratories and laboratory chemical storage areas, such as fire safety equipment, safety showers, eye wash stations and general housekeeping protocols. Once tests were completed and observations were made, we provided recommendations to each room inspected.

Tests were done to inspect the water flow of the safety showers and eye wash stations. Water flow needed to be sufficient enough or it would not pass. In fire safety, there needed to have safety blankets present as well as a tested fire extinguisher. For general housekeeping, we inspected that chemicals were properly cleaned up and stored so no hazardous chemicals could cause harm to anyone.

EnviroMed was retained by Nufern to perform clean room verification of three clean rooms.  The purpose of the assessment was to determine if the O.C. Clean Room, Draw Clean Room and the Chemical Lab Clean Room are meeting several requirements as dictated by the United States Federal Standard 209E. The clean rooms are located within the fiber optic production area of the facility.

Data was collected on various particle sizes with the use of a laser particle counter inside the clean room. A laser particle counter has the ability to obtain a count of particles ranging in size from 0.3 to 10 microns. Based on the clean room class and the size of the entrance plane, measurements were obtained from various locations within the room. Three samples were collected from each location.   Upon completion of the measurements, total particle counts and calculations in accordance with Federal Standard 209E to determine efficiency of the room were printed out from the instrument.

EnviroMed Services was retained by the New Haven Housing Authority to conduct mold inspections for approximately 100 residential units at their 200 Brookside Avenue Housing Complex.

The scope of work included conducting a visual inspection of each of the 100 residential units for the presence of mold, carrying out surface sampling for presence of fungal structures, including spores, by using an adhesive glass slide and taking moisture readings to assess the level of moisture in the structures.  The locations of moisture readings and samples taken were represented in the drawing plans of the units.  Based on the results the report included detailed drawings of the units inspected with a photo log depicting the affected areas and areas of concern and comprehensive summary table detailing the visual inspections and laboratory results. The construction phase of the project resulted in the cleaning and abatement of mold as well as asbestos- containing materials also identified in the inspection phase.

EnviroMed Project Managers provided detailed inspections for the project as a consultant for Giordano Construction Co.  Inspectors were required as part of the overall renovations to McConaughy Terrace.  EnviroMed provided Phase I, II and III to complete the project.

Phase I: A complete analysis was performed of hazardous materials including asbestos, lead, and hazardous chemicals likely to be impacted by the renovations to the complex.  At the completion of field inspections and laboratory analysis the senior project engineer, Mr. John Luby, was requested to provide a cost estimate for the remediation necessary as part of the renovation project.  The remediation budget was provided for the Giordano Construction Co. for their use in contract estimates and bid getting.

Phase II: A scope of work for hazardous material remediation was prepared by the EnviroMed Services project engineer for use as the detailed bidding documents to be used for evaluating bids for the construction phase of the project.  Mr. John Luby developed detailed specifications and full-scale architectural designs to detail the locations and amounts of hazardous materials to be removed prior to reconstruction activities.  The asbestos roofing, boilers, wallboard, floor tiles, and lead-based paint were part of the detailed removal specifications.  EMS engineers provided bid walkthroughs with the construction managers and evaluated the qualifications and prices submitted by remediation bidders.  Recommendations regarding contract awards were forwarded to the Giordano Construction Co. for their review.

Phase III: Construction Phase Monitoring. During the remediation phase of monitoring, EMS provided asbestos, lead, and hazardous materials air sampling professionals to oversee the abatement activities of the contractors.  Each day, as required by the CT Department of Public Health, visual inspections and clearance monitoring was performed in tenant facilities to document safe removal activities and provide on-going public health evaluations in occupied areas of the facilities undergoing renovations.  Daily and weekly updated were provided for the Giordano Construction Co., HANH, as well as for tenants to provide assurance that the required monitoring was conducted and that all safety requirements were met for tenant health and safety.

A final report was provided for all tests and monitoring conducted.  EMS along with Giordano, HANH, and all contractors involved, achieved an excellent level of success by consistent vigilance and oversight to keep all residents safe throughout the major renovation project.

EnviroMed received a call in regards to tenant concerns about the odor of the drinking water.  It was determined that based on the concerns expressed by HANH Project Manager that a complete water potability test would be performed.  The EnviroMed Registered Sanitarian (RS) reviewed the tenant complaint and was scheduled to visit the tenant units within several days to perform a complete potability test.

As necessary, drinking water was collected from the unit taps and delivered to a State of Connecticut Department of Public Health drinking water laboratory.

Analysis was conducted for odor, turbidity, physical parameters, pH, and a complete chemical scan for chemical contamination as well as for biological contamination including total and fecal coliform bacteria.

Testing results confirmed that all tenant drinking water sampled met all State of CT Department of Public Health requirements. A summary report was immediately generated upon completion of the laboratory analysis, reviewed by a CIH, and provided to the HANH project managers who communicated findings to the tenants.  The finding satisfied tenant concerns.

EnviroMed Services performed a comprehensive hazardous materials inspection of all the sites and vehicles that are part of Wallingford Electric Division. The inspection included all buildings, office spaces, vehicles that would store and use chemicals and products needed in the daily operation of Wallingford Electric.

EnviroMed inspectors explained to Wallingford Electrical Division Department Heads that the scope of work would be to compile a materials list of all chemicals and products in their buildings and vehicles, record the number and quantity of that chemical and product and then collect the material safety data sheets for all of the chemicals and products, and set up Hazard Communication stations where material safety data sheets will be located in alphabetical order if employees ask to review those sheets.

EnviroMed Services also provides Hazard Communication Standard Right to know training for all employees of Wallingford Electric to assure that employees and Department Heads know the regulations and the right to know by providing and making available information regarding the chemicals and products that are used during operations of Wallingford Electric Division.

EnviroMed Services provides training on the “old” Hazard Communication Standard but also is training Wallingford Electric Division personnel on the “new” Hazard Communication Standard known as Global Harmonized System and the collection of Safety Data Sheets to replace the current Material Safety Data Sheets.

The task of completing a comprehensive inventory of MSDS Sheets required on-site field audits of each facility in order to identify all products currently utilized.  Each manufacturer was contacted and updated MSDS Sheets were entered into both the electronic and manual copy (on-site) files.  Conversion of the MSDS Sheets to the new GHS standard is in process as well as the necessary updated training and product labeling

EnviroMed was able to provide a baseline Indoor Air Quality test. This test was done in the residential building of Trump Place. Tests were done to evaluate the temperature, relative humidity, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, real-time particulate, volatile organic compounds, and formaldehyde levels in various rooms in the apartment.  The data collected was from various instruments; including a TSI Q-Track Plus, a Thermo Scientific MIE PDR 1000 Personal Data Ram Particle Analyzer, a RAE Systems ppbrae 300, and an Interscan Portable Analyzer 4000 Series. Once the data was collected, our analysts made recommendations to our clients. An outdoor reading was also taken during this particular assessment.

It should be noted that the survey conducted was a screening baseline analysis. This is considered a worst-case scenario due to the fact that the ventilation system was turned off.  It is recommended that following the installation of the ventilation system to operational mode a follow-up survey be performed to include both real-time instruments monitoring as well as confirmatory analysis utilizing wet chemistry laboratory methods.

EnviroMed Services was retained by United Illuminating Holdings Corporation to conduct an indoor environmental quality assessment at their Southern Connecticut Gas (SCG). The purpose of this assessment, as directed by the client, was to conduct an assessment in the 2^nd Floor Call Center office area.

This assessment was performed in response to employee’s experiencing a sporadic chemical odor within the 2^nd Floor Call Center. During employee interviews at the time of this assessment, employees described the odor as a fume or chemical smell that would come and go in the call center. Employees conveyed that the odor was not attributed to any particular time of day, season, or other predictable circumstance.

EnviroMed Services was retained by New Haven Housing Authority to conduct Indoor Air Quality and Microbial Assessment in 10 units at CB Motley Apartments. The assessment included sampling for airborne fungi and surface lift sampling for fungal growth identification.

The samples collected were sent to a certified laboratory for analysis by optical microscopy. Results were compared with a sample in an area outside the building to further assess the indoor environment. After completion of the assessment, EnviroMed’s remediation design team prepared a cleanup specification for each of the contaminated units. A Mold Remediation Contactor was hired by the City of New Haven Housing Authority to clean up the mold.  EnviroMed’s Certified Mold Consultants oversaw the clean up process and conducted air and surface clearance testing for each unit. The mold clean up was a temporary solution.  Upon further investigations EnviroMed found that the source of the water damage was in the utility chases adjacent to the living rooms. EnviroMed made additional recommendations to the Housing Authority of the City of New Haven to fix the source of the moisture and remediate the mold inside the chases. EnviroMed prepared a detailed mold abatement design specification to remediate the mold from inside the chases. The Housing Authority of the City of New Haven contracted a mold remediation contactor. EnviroMed will oversee the upcoming abatement which is anticipated in April 2014.

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Indoor air quality (IAQ) has become an important concern as buildings are made increasingly tight to save energy. Poor ventilation, dust, allergens, and volatile chemicals sometimes contribute to health symptoms. Bad odors can be very upsetting and be due to a variety of causes. EnviroMed Services can perform IAQ assessments. The evaluation will also involve a visual assessment including various building components as well as the following baseline IAQ parameters:

• Temperature
• Relative Humidity
• Carbon Dioxide (CO²)
• Carbon Monoxide (CO)
• Real-time Total Particulates (nuisance dust)

RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL MOLD INSPECTION SERVICES 

A Mold inspection is the optimal method to guarantee that the air quality in your residence or office is safe for you, your family and colleagues. Our experienced Mold Inspectors and Certified Mold Consultants (CMC) are knowledgeable, professional and COVID Safe. We have performed microbial inspections for residential homeowners, commercial and office spaces in Connecticut Massachusetts, New York and Rhode Island for over 36 years.

The Infiltration of Mold in Buildings 

According to the AIHA, an estimated 70% of homes currently have mold. Each year, almost 600,000 kids under the age of 5 die from illnesses caused by air pollution. The three most frequent indoor toxic molds are Aspergillus, Penicillium, and Cladosporium. There are over 900 species of slime mold in the world. This helps to explain the prevalence of mold-related illnesses and structural damage throughout the country. Structural damage and construction flaws can allow moisture to enter, this creates the opportunity for mold growth. Wet materials like wood, cellulose, and other organic building materials provide fertile conditions for mold. Rooms with high water usage, including laundry rooms, bathrooms, and kitchens, are also susceptible to mold growth.

Health Effects of Toxic Mold Exposure 

Mold grows in both indoor and outdoor environments. Indoor mold growth can lead to increased exposure and potential for health issues. Common health issues include respiratory issues such as chronic coughing, excessive sneezing, eye irritation, and persistent headaches. Prolonged exposure may cause everything from vomiting to even bleeding in the lungs. Infants, young children, pregnant women, the elderly, as well as individuals with weakened immune systems, allergies, asthma, and other breathing problems have a higher risk of experiencing complications.

What Our Inspections Include? 

Our thorough and Independent mold inspections are conducted using advanced equipment, including Flir thermal imaging cameras, moisture meters and advanced microbial assessment through Air and Surface sampling methods. Using the latest equipment combined with 36 years of Mold Assessment experience, enables us to provide a full picture of the mold present in each home or office. A final photo-journaled mold inspection report is reviewed and signed off by a Certified Mold Consultant.  Every inspection includes:

• Mold and Fungi Air sampling
• Mold and Fungi Surface sampling
• A moisture assessment of water impacted walls, ceilings and other structures
• Microscopic analysis for mold by a certified microbiology lab
• Detailed Report including photo journal, conclusions and remediation recommendations.

EnviroMed can also write detailed mold remediation plans tailored to your situation. We provide oversight during remediation activities and post abatement clearance testing to verify successful cleanup.

Radon is a colorless and an odorless gas that forms when radioactive elements decay. It is typically found in the ground and can easily seep into the air and water. Unfortunately, it can also get into your home or business, and long-term exposure can cause serious health problems. EnviroMed Services tests these places to ensure you are not exposed to these harmful elements.

Our personnel are either certified by the National Radon Safety Board or the National Environmental Health Association, as well as having attended the Radon Measurement course held by the State of Connecticut Department of Public Health. Our personnel are certified as radon measurement specialists and/or radon mitigators. EnviroMed Services radon Specialists provide full radon inspection and radon mitigation design as needed.

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EnviroMed Services meets all requirements when it comes to keeping clean rooms free of particles and germs.  We equip all areas of clean room technology with the necessary ventilation components – from adjustable ceiling outlets for supply air and/or return air as well as software controlled filter fan units and overflow grids for wall installation.

HVAC inspectors conduct comprehensive examinations of components and systems to determine whether they are contaminated with a significant accumulation of particulate or microbial growth, or if HVAC performance is compromised due to contamination build-up. The role of an HVAC inspector is to assess the cleanliness and structural integrity of an HVAC system. Inspectors search for obstructions, excess moisture and microbial contamination in the HVAC system.

Laboratory fume hoods are designed to protect laboratory personnel by preventing contaminants such as chemical vapors, dusts, mists and fumes from escaping into the laboratory environment.

Laboratory fume hoods also provide lab personnel with a physical barrier to chemicals and their reactions.  Fume hoods are evaluated each year to verify their proper operation.

EnviroMed Services, Inc. will provide chemical hygiene plan update for all chemical laboratories to document that employees are protected from harm due to chemicals and in order to comply with OSHA and the State Regulations.

An exposure assessment attempts to answer the following questions for a particular substance or chemical:

• Who or what is exposed (e.g.,people, aquatic ecosystems) ?
• Does the exposure occur through breathing air, drinking water, skin contact or any other routes?
• How much exposure occurs?
• How often and for how long does exposure occur, that is, what is its frequency and duration?

Exposure occurs through contact with a chemical. Such contact can occur by inhaling air, drinking water, eating food, or touching a variety of products that contain the chemical. The concentration of the chemical and the extent of the contact are important components of exposure assessment. The results of an exposure assessment are often considered with a hazard assessment of the chemical. A hazard assessment provides an understanding of the potential for the chemical to cause adverse effects to humans and plant and animal life. Together, the exposure assessment and the hazard assessment can be combined into a risk assessment, which reaches conclusions about the likelihood of adverse effects in the exposed population.