Climate change and the indoor environment

What is Mould?

• Moulds are a type of fungus found in many environments, both outdoor and indoor.
• Many species of mould can grow indoors when given the appropriate conditions (moisture, substrate and temperature).
• Moulds release spores as part of their reproductive cycle.
• Mould spores are able to spread through the air and land on surfaces within a home, commercial workplace, or construction environment and given sufficient moisture is present, the spores may germinate and form mould colonies.

Odour Migration Assessments (Using Tracer Gas):

What is a Odour Assessment?

What is a DSS?

• Designated substances and other potential hazardous materials must be identified prior to engaging in any renovation or demolition activities that may potentially disturb these dangerous materials.
• In order to properly dispose of hazardous materials and mitigate unnecessary exposure to workers and building occupants the DSS is performed.
• The current list of designated substances recognized under the Ontario Ministry of Labour regulations include the following substances:

What is Radon?

• Radon is a harmful ionizing radiation, or gas that is radioactive, colourless, and odourless. Radon is capable of causing cancer and cellular damage.
• Radon is produced by the decay of naturally occurring uranium in soil and groundwater or by the radioactive decay of the element Radium.

Why is Radon Testing important?

Asbestos Survey

What is Asbestos?
 

• Asbestos is a naturally occurring, fibrous mineral which has been used in construction for its physical properties and resistance to heat since the 1950s.
• It is extremely hard to visually identify because it is well concealed within various building products.

Why is Asbestos Testing important?

• Asbestos Testing- The law requires it:

Other Services

• Mould Remediation
• Asbestos Abatement
• Emergency Flood Clean-up
• Lead-Based Paint Removal
• Waste Audits
• Energy Efficiency Audits
• Service and installation of Intercoms, Access control, CCTV (cameras)
• Repairs of deficiencies for Fire Alarm, Extinguishers, Fire hoses, Emergency lighting
• HVAC Performance Assessment

Work Place Hazard Assessments
[As Per Ministry of Labour Standards]

What is a Workplace Hazard Assessment?

‘Prevention through Design™’ One of the best ways to prevent and control occupational injuries, illnesses, and fatalities is to “design out” or minimize hazards and risks early in the design process, design out hazards and minimize risks

What is IAQ testing?

• Indoor concentrations of some pollutants have increased in recent decades due to factors such as energy-efficient building construction and increased use of synthetic building materials, furnishings, personal care products, pesticides, and household cleaners.
• The indoor air concentrations of some pollutants are often 2 to 5 times higher than outdoor air.

Why is a Noise Assessment important?

• Ontario Ministry of Labour recognizes that hearing loss can occur at exposures below 85 dBA for 8 hours and recommends hearing protection and a comprehensive hearing conservation program for workers exposed to sound levels of 85 dBA or greater.

What is LEED?

• Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design® (LEED) is a building rating system that is recognized as the international mark of excellence for green buildings in over 160 countries.

What benefits are gained?

• LEED recognizes that sustainability should be front and center of all buildings – in their design, construction and operation.