Asbestos & Lead Abatement Process
Step 1 - The Plan
It all begins with a plan. Our technicians will take the time to understand your needs and walk you through our plan to address your unique project. No stone goes unturned. You can rest assure that nothing moves forward without your approval! You’re the boss!
Step 2 - Notification and Regulatory Permits
Asbestos abatement projects must be reported to the relevant regulatory authorities if the project meets certain requirements. Notification is usually required 10 days before the start of the abatement work, though emergency notifications can be processed faster if applicable. Depending on the scope of the project and local regulatory regulations, the project may need specific permits.
Step 3 - Preparing the work area
The work area is sealed off using plastic sheeting to create a “critical barrier” or often referred to as a containment. Our technicians will then setup equipment to create a negative air pressure environment within the contained area. The HEPA filtrated negative air pressure ensures no air leakage into the surrounding areas from the contained area and all air exiting the containment is HEPA Filtrated as well.
Our Technicians, depending on the project, may also set up a additional rooms. Some of these rooms may be referred to as decontamination chamber(s), clean room(s), shower area(s), and equipment room(s), to ensure that no asbestos fibers leave the containment area(s) on clothing or equipment.
All technicians if applicable will perform decontamination practices whenever they are leaving the contained work area.
Step 4 - Demolition and Cleanup
Once the containment, negative air and all other precautions are setup the actual removal or cleanup work can begin. All work is done by AHERA certified technicians in all proper P.P.E. that is required for your unique project.
Step 5 - Abatement Clearance
Once the agreed upon work is completed, a 3rd party clearance company will be contacted to review, evaluate and specifically for asbestos, take air samples of the air inside and outside of the containment. Clearance is performed to confirm that the contained area has been cleaned and is free of any contaminated debris or airborne asbestos fibers. Once the all clear report is received, the contained work area is safe to enter without and personal protection equipment.