MACS Lab offers an unprecedented range of environmental monitoring, management, testing, and other services that are performed by our highly-trained and certified technicians at the site of your choice.

Air Monitoring on Site

• Asbestos monitoring for airborne asbestos fibers
• Radon monitoring
• Lead monitoring
• Indoor Air Quality monitoring including computerized time studies of carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide for ventilation studies.
• Monitoring for a wide variety of chemicals from hydrocarbons to mercury vapor and more

Project Management

• Preliminary Site Surveys to determine the existence of asbestos or lead paint.
• AHERA inspections of educational institutions
• Risk assessment and recommendations, based on Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requirements for asbestos
• Explain alternative methods for managing asbestos and lead paint in place,  if possible
• Develop and implement property-specific operations and maintenance plans.
• Specifications, bid package, and contractor selection assistance
• Abatement management, including air quality monitoring, contractor supervision, baseline and final air clearance, area release documentation
• In house NVLAP and AIHA accredited laboratory for asbestos in bulk materials, asbestos in air, lead in air, lead in paint, lead in soil and lead in dust allowing for fast turnaround times.

Building and Inspection Report Generation

• Computerized relational database system for data management
• Identification and inventory of potentially hazardous building materials
• Assessment of materials condition
• Report on findings(see also Phase I Environmental Assessment)

Sample Collection

• Collection of specified samples by qualified technicians
• Analysis for hazardous contents
• Report on findings

Specification Generation

• For the purpose of bidding and project design
• Tailoring specific projects with laws and regulations
• Making recommendations for the execution of the project

Bid Walk and Contractor Bid Review

• For the purpose of reviewing the written specification with the bidding contractors
• First-hand answers to questions regarding the specification

Video Display Terminal Electromagnetic Field Testing

• NIST-traceable electromagnetic field testing apparatus for site evaluations

Lead Paint Testing

• On-site lead testing by XRF (X-ray fluorescence) spectroscopy
• Bulk sampling, air monitoring, and clearance testing

Environmental Assessment of Property

Phase I Assessment

The primary purpose of a Phase I Assessment, also known as an Environmental Site Assessment (ESA), is to evaluate the potential presence of contamination on real property. This non-intrusive research is conducted to evaluate the potential for significant on-site Impacts. Typically, these assessments are performed prior to the acquisition of property and to satisfy any due-diligence requirements. This phase does not involve the collection of any samples; it is, in essence, a "background" search of the property.

Phase II Assessment

In the event that the Phase I Assessment indicates the possible potential for and/or the actual site contamination of a property, a Phase II Assessment is recommended. Unlike a Phase I Assessment, Phase II studies are intrusive. This involves the collection and analysis of samples from suspect areas on the property. Since each location is unique, all Phase II sampling plans are highly customized to fit the soil type, gradient, and atmospheric conditions of your particular site.

ASBESTOS MANAGEMENT SERVICES

We understand the problems asbestos-related situations can present to facility owners and managers. So we employ a phased approach to help you prioritize your tasks-and minimize your costs.

• Preliminary Site Surveys to determine the existence of asbestos
• AHERA inspections at educational institutions
• Risk assessment and recommendations, based on Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requirements for asbestos
• Explain alternative methods for managing asbestos in place, if possible
• Develop and implement property-specific operations and maintenance plans
• Specifications, bid package, and contractor selection assistance
• Abatement management, including air quality monitoring, contractor supervision, baseline and final air clearance, area release documentation
• In-house NVLAP accredited laboratory

Due to the latency period of asbestos-related disease, and as required by law, MACS Lab will maintain all asbestos project documents for a period of thirty (30) years. Additionally, we advise our clients to maintain their reports independently.

LEAD MANAGEMENT SERVICES

The new standards proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency apply specifically to the rule's mention of lead paint activity. In the detection of lead paint, and the management of its alleviation, we adhere strictly to the highest possible standards.
 

Commercial buildings and superstructures:

• Identify the existence and location of lead paint
• Develop removal specifications and workplans
• Abatement monitoring
• Contractor supervision

Target housing and public buildings:

• Inspection of the facility
• Identifying the presence of lead paint
• Risk assessment
• Abatement monitoring

• Lead testing
• Inspections using direct reading portable X-ray fluorescence instruments
• Lead in water sampling

INDOOR AIR QUALITY

All Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) work performed by MACS Lab, Inc. is within the guidelines determined by the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) and OSHA.

• Chemical and biological monitoring
• Appropriate identification of the problem area(s), including a preliminary facility audit and symptomology documentation of affected personnel
• Direct reading particle counter
• Computerized Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide monitoring equipment for time studies of indoor air quality and HVAC performance
• A qualitative and quantitative assessment
• Sampling performed using the most efficient direct reading equipment
• Recommendations for problem alleviation

UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK INVESTIGATIONS

An underground storage tank is any one or combination of tanks, including pipes connected thereto, that is at least 10% by volume below ground surface or enclosed below earthen materials. The UST Law only regulates underground storage tanks containing hazardous substances.

• Preliminary subsurface assessment to determine the extent of contamination
• Advice and supervision on tank exploration and exhumation
• Preparation of POAs prior to removal of the UST/LUST
• Regulatory Agency compliance and obtaining permits
• Performance of impact studies on surrounding areas
• Periodic sampling of groundwater and soil to determine levels of contamination
• Post-project monitoring and maintenance of a log of findings

NOTE: Where there is "clear and convincing evidence" that an alternative method of construction or monitoring will adequately protect the soil or groundwater from a release from the tank or tanks, MACS Lab, Inc. will assist parties in obtaining a variance from the construction and monitoring requirement of the UST Law.
 

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