Certified Asbestos & Hazardous Material Testing in British Columbia

How can we help?

  • Hazardous Material Surveying and Testing

  • Hazardous Material Exposure Control Plans

  • Health & Safety Risk Assessments

  • Residential & Commercial Health & Safety Site Assessments.

Our Goal

To provide our clients with a clear path to safety. We are dedicated to expertly identifying and assessing health hazards, from asbestos to biological agents, empowering property owners and employers to protect their people and environments with confidence.

An infographic listing key health hazards assessed, including asbestos fibers, mold, lead, PCBs, crystalline silica, and rodent excrement and other biological hazards.
An infographic listing key health hazards assessed, including asbestos fibers, mold, lead, PCBs, crystalline silica, and rodent excrement and other biological hazards.

Clarity Through Expertise: Taking the confusion and fear out of hazardous materials (like mold, lead, and asbestos) by providing straightforward, quantifiable risk assessments.

1. Preliminary Assessment and Planning

  • Review of building history, architectural blueprints, and any previous environmental or safety reports.

  • Consultation with project managers to thoroughly understand the scope of upcoming structural work.

  • Initial site walkthrough to identify likely high-risk zones and determine a strategic sampling approach.

2. Comprehensive Field Survey

  • Systematic visual inspection of the entire facility by certified environmental hazard professionals.

  • Identification of all suspect materials, including drywall joint compound, vinyl floor tiles, acoustic ceilings, and thermal pipe insulation.

  • Evaluation of the material's current physical condition, specifically noting whether it is damaged, deteriorating, or friable.

3. Safe Sampling and Laboratory Analysis

  • Controlled collection of bulk material samples using specialized coring tools and stringent safety protocols.

  • Strict utilization of personal protective equipment (PPE), such as disposable Tyvek suits and half-face respirators, to protect technicians.

  • Application of localized dust control measures, such as wet-working, to prevent airborne release and cross-contamination during sampling.

  • Secure chain-of-custody transfer of all samples to an accredited, independent laboratory for precise microscopic and chemical analysis.

4. Reporting and Exposure Control

  • Delivery of a highly detailed hazardous materials inventory, pinpointing the exact locations, types, and concentrations of discovered hazards.

  • Development of customized, actionable Exposure Control Plans (ECPs) tailored to your specific site, ensuring WorkSafe BC regulations are met.

  • Provision of clear, step-by-step recommendations for safe material handling, professional abatement, or secure in-place management.

Built on Expertise and Integrity

To provide contractors, property owners, and industry leaders with a clear path to WorkSafe BC compliance. Through rigorous testing and comprehensive health and safety risk assessments, we mitigate occupational hazards, ensuring your site is safe, compliant, and ready for work.

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Interior view of a building under construction with large arched windows, construction tools, pipes, and building materials scattered on the unfinished concrete floor.

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