Hazardous Materials Surveys

In this episode Neil and Ian talked through the types of hazardous which are identified during a hazardous materials survey.

A hazardous material survey can include items such as:

Asbestos Lead in paint Anthrax in plaster Water testing and analysis including Legionella, Total viable count, E.coli / coliforms, Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Mold testing and analysis including Thermophilic Aspergillus, Total General Mold Identification including enumeration and identification. Including the identification of common moulds, such as Cladosporium, Penicillium, Alternaria, Ulocladium, Chaetomium and Stachybotrys. Testing for micro-organisms usually airborne sampling for total viable count (TVC) and general molds and Aspergillus. Locations of possible Zoonosis such as carcasses, guano, nests etc. Other items may be listed as hazardous also as part of the inspection e.g. drug use signs / needles as well as identification / highlighting items on site e.g. oils, containers, chemicals PCB’s, batteries etc.