Overview
TERRA provides comprehensive hazardous materials identification, assessment, and safe removal services. Our certified specialists handle asbestos, lead, PCBs, and other hazardous substances with strict adherence to safety protocols and regulatory requirements, ensuring worker and public safety throughout the process.
Cleanup Goals and Risk 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 Process
Containment Setup: Install containment barriers and negative air systems to prevent hazardous material release. Post warning signs and notify occupants.
Material Removal: Trained workers in PPE remove ACM, lead, or PCB-containing materials using wet methods and HEPA vacuums. Package waste in sealed containers.
Waste Disposal: Transport hazardous materials to licensed disposal facilities, maintaining chain-of-custody documentation.
LSP Signoff and Documentation
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.
Partner with TERRA Environmental
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.