Our Process
Don't let hazardous materials derail your project timeline or budget. Our certified specialists provide comprehensive asbestos, lead, PCB, and other hazardous material services from initial surveys through final disposal. We understand the complexities of hazmat regulations and work efficiently to keep your project moving forward while ensuring full regulatory compliance and worker safety.
Assessment
Hazardous Materials Survey: Inspect building for asbestos-containing materials (ACM), lead-based paint, and PCBs. Collect samples for laboratory analysis.
Regulatory Compliance: Review EPA and MassDEP regulations for abatement (e.g., 310 CMR 7.15 for asbestos). Identify required permits and notifications.
Abatement Plan: Develop a work plan specifying containment, removal, and disposal procedures, including worker safety protocols.
Remediation
Remedial Design and Implementation: Engineering and execution of contamination cleanup using proven technologies including soil excavation, groundwater treatment, and in-situ remediation methods.
Construction Management and Oversight: Project management of remediation activities with real-time monitoring, quality control, and coordination with contractors
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Risk Management and Mitigation: Implementation of engineering controls, institutional controls, and monitoring systems to manage residual contamination and protect human health and the environment.
Project Completion
Clearance Testing: Conduct air sampling and visual inspections to confirm no residual hazards. Compare results with regulatory thresholds.
LSP Signoff: The LSP reviews abatement reports, clearance testing data, and disposal records, signing off on the project completion certificate.
Final Documentation: Provide the client with a comprehensive report, including abatement details, clearance results, and waste disposal manifests.
TERRA Environmental Hazardous Materials Management
TERRA delivers specialized expertise in managing the most common and challenging hazardous materials encountered in building environments. We develops comprehensive abatement and control strategies for asbestos-containing materials, lead-based paint, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), and other regulated hazardous substances. Our designs ensure worker safety, regulatory compliance, and effective containment while minimizing disruption to ongoing operations and surrounding areas.