Environmental Management and Consulting

NYC Site Safety Manager Programs

The City of New York Department of Buildings regulations require that a site safety program be filed for the construction and demolition of major buildings. It also mandates that a site safety manager certified by the Department of Buildings be at the construction site. Accordingly, a major building is one that is either 15 stories or more in height; 200-feet or more in height; or with a lot coverage of 100,000 square feet or more, regardless of height. EMTEQUE has the background and experience with New York City and New York State codes to design the necessary safety programs in order to comply with the current regulations, in addition to having on-staff personnel who are certified as "NYC Site Safety Managers".

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Construction Site Safety and Health Programs

Major construction and demolition projects require written Health & Safety Programs for the various trades and protection of the public and property. Construction management firms are often delegated this responsibility by the building owners. EMTEQUE has a comprehensive background in various types of construction projects and is experienced in on-site OSHA type compliance inspections and written programs.

 

 

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EMF and Ionizing Radiation Surveys

EMTEQUE performs surveys which address concerns in the workplace or at home for various radio frequency wavelengths, microwaves and frequencies from industrial applications such as RF welders, dryers, offices within close proximity to power lines and electrical closets, and plasma etch equipment. Academic institutions and medical facilities are licensed to handle radioactivity and must comply with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and state regulations. EMTEQUE provides these user groups with consulting services that address on-site personnel monitoring, waste disposal options, contamination investigations and limited decontamination services.

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Microbial Sampling and Analysis

Mold, fungi, bacteria and other micro-organisms can contaminate homes and commercial workspaces. Surface and air samples are collected and characterized to identify quantities and species that could affect individuals in the workplace, severely hampering their health and performance. Disinfection and remediation programs can then be designed by EMTEQUE's trained professionals to remove any biohazard contamination.

 

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Air Balancing and Testing of Air Distribution Systems

Modern HVAC systems typically use sophisticated automatic controls to supply the proper amounts of air for heating, cooling, and ventilation in commercial, institutional and industrial buildings. Problems encountered during installation, operation, maintenance and servicing of the HVAC system could prevent it from operating according to design and/or occupant comfort. EMTEQUE personnel are highly experienced in this field, and will test and balance your HVAC system according to SMACNA, NEBB and ASHRAE standards and guidelines. A full complement of measurement instrumentation is available for immediate deployment.

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HVAC Inspections and System Evaluations

The satisfactory operation and maintenance of the heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems is crucial to the comfort of building occupants. EMTEQUE can provide "hands-on" engineering personnel to identify equipment malfunctions and offer engineering and/or equipment solutions. Sophisticated instrumentation for measuring temperature, relative humidity, duct velocity, airflow, pressures, tachometers, etc. is available for around-the-clock quantitative system evaluation.

 

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Drinking Water Sampling Programs

Although municipal water systems are carefully regulated, the distribution of water within commercial and industrial facilities is often suspect. Comprehensive potable water sampling programs have been designed by EMTEQUE to identify unacceptable copper and lead concentrations in drinking water. When required, EMTEQUE has also sampled for organic and inorganic chemical and micro-organisms.

 

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Air Pollution Control Equipment Evaluation and Upgrades

Prior to the issuance of air pollution control equipment operating permits, the equipment must be tested and evaluated. EMTEQUE has facilitated compliance-testing programs with various regulatory agencies and arranged for the filing of the required applications and forms.

Integral to numerous industrial and manufacturing operations are various air pollution control equipment, such as baghouses, scrubbers, electrostatic precipitators and vapor recovery systems. As processes and governmental regulations change, there are situations where this equipment can be upgraded instead of replaced. EMTEQUE's engineering department has been responsible for successfully designing and upgrading several of our clients' existing air pollution control equipment, resulting in significant cost savings.

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Title V Permitting/Nox RACT Programs

Prior to the 1990 Clean Air Act amendments, only new sources were required to obtain permits under federal law. Under the new amendments, operating permits are required for all "major" sources and all major sources emitting hazardous air pollutants. State's programs are now in-place to administer the "Title V" permits. Although the permit application process is often lengthy and confusing, EMTEQUE has the experience in assisting several of its clients in submitting these permits, saving them both employee effort and expense.

Several states have initiated nitrogen oxide/reasonable available control technology (RACT) programs in order to reduce "photochemical smog". The emphasis of these programs is directed toward stationary combustion sources, namely industrial boilers and electric power generators. EMTEQUE can provide compliance programs, which include "low NOX burner" recommendations and source testing.

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Stratospheric Ozone Protection/CFC Programs

Both the Clean Air Act amendments and international agreements call for the phase-out of the production and consumption of chlorofluorocarbons and other ozone depleting substances. In addition, the Act implements a national CFC recycling and emissions-reduction program. CFC management and compliance programs have been developed for EMTEQUE's large real estate clients who operate chillers and various air conditioning equipment.

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Ambient Air Surveys

Traditionally the air pollutants, which are regulated, are referred to as "criteria pollutants" such as sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxides, carbon monoxide, fine particulate, ozone and lead. In addition, a specific list of "hazardous air pollutants" is regulated at the source. EMTEQUE has performed ambient air surveys at industrial/manufacturing sites in order to assist our clients' regulatory compliance efforts. EMTEQUE also has experience in developing and implementing comprehensive air monitoring programs for more extensive ambient air surveys.


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OSHA Compliance Audits

To ensure compliance with the myriad of regulations, industry specific OSHA Compliance Audit programs have been developed by EMTEQUE that address both "General Industry" and "Construction Industry" standards. Crucial to these audits is the preparation of specific checklists, which may include items such as machinery and equipment, materials handling and storage, hand and power tools, fire protection, electrical, housekeeping/maintenance, personal protective equipment and administrative controls.

 

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Preparation of Site Health and Safety Plans (HASP)

One of the critical components of a large project or a facility with a reasonable number of employees, is a written site health and safety program. OSHA recommends that all employers have a written health and safety policy. Similarly, insurance carriers may also require written plans. EMTEQUE has prepared HASPs for many of its real estate and hospital clients.

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Industrial Hygiene Assessments, Program Preparation and Review

A well-organized effective health and safety program can prevent or limit employee exposure to a multitude of hazards. Development of such a program must be preceded by a detailed analysis of the risks and hazards inherent to the type of facility and its endemic activities. Hazard identification involves not only recognizing the hazards themselves, but also learning their specific characteristics and identifying the population at risk, so that effective control programs can be designed. EMTEQUE has assessed numerous commercial and industrial applications and through surveys, inspections, walk-throughs, accident investigations and observation of work practices, from which numerous engineering and administrative controls have been implemented.

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Accident Prevention and Investigations

With rising workman's compensation and insurance costs, accident prevention and complete accident investigations, along with the development and implementation of corrective actions, play an important role in managing these costs, both now and in the future. EMTEQUE's experienced staff is well trained to assist in accident prevention programs and to assist or lead in conducting accident investigations.

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Site Safety Contingency Plans and Emergency Organization

When the potential for catastrophic losses exist, EMTEQUE can aid in the development of contingency plans. These plans include such items as responsibility organization during an emergency, public notifications and coordination, resource location and utilization, communication systems and determination and analysis of exposures and associated risks.

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Safety and Liability Evaluations/Audits

Safety and liability evaluations and audits provide management with a means to not only determine a company's compliance with regulatory and company requirements and guidelines, but also how to prioritize additional safety issues. These evaluations and audits also allow companies to effectively budget funding for current and future health and safety programs.

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On-Site Health and Safety Task Analysis, Problem Solving and Training

New or changing process tasks can present unforeseen health or safety challenges to workers or a workplace environment. EMTEQUE's trained personnel can break down a process into its basic component tasks and provide a task-by-task analysis of potential or present safety issues. EMTEQUE can also provide recommendations and solutions to any identified issues.

 

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Noise Measurements

The effects of noise on workers, tenants and people include interference with verbal communications, as well as psychological and physiological challenges. Measurement of noise in the workplace is quite complex and requires the services of a trained safety professional or industrial hygienist. OSHA has established regulations for Occupational Noise Exposure, for which EMTEQUE can design and execute noise exposure surveys. Ambient noise surveys can also be performed to determine compliance with local noise ordinances. Once the source and dB levels of the noise have been identified, EMTEQUE can work with our clients to develop solutions to help solve the problem.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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