hazardous materials assessments

Hazardous Materials Assessments are required by regulation in all Canadian provinces and territories prior to any demolition or renovation project. 

Hazardous materials assessments are routinely conducted as part of commercial property management plans and logs, as well as prior to maintenance, repair, renovation, and demolition activities, in order to ensure the safety of workers and building occupants in accordance with Canadian regulations.

Renovation or demolition of structures, particularly older buildings, often requires the management of hazardous materials. A comprehensive hazardous materials assessment provides clients with critical information regarding the types, quantities, and condition of hazardous substances present. These assessments typically address materials such as asbestos, lead, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), silica, ozone-depleting substances, radioactive materials, mercury, mould, and other potential hazards.

Pure Air Solutions Services conducts hazardous materials assessments in a methodical approach of 6 primary steps;

• Discuss the purpose of the requested hazardous materials assessment

• Survey the area for all hazardous materials

• Collect potential hazardous materials bulk samples

• Implement a scope of work for remediation or encapsulation

• Initiate protective actions by creating a management plan based on material conditions

• Initiate notification procedures