Pacific Rim Environmental Inc

Redefining Consulting for 30 Years

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About the firm

PacRim surveys industrial, commercial, and multi-unit residential properties for the presence of regulated materials and potentially hazardous environmental conditions such as asbestos, lead, silica, and mold. The practice prepares comprehensive plans for the effective and efficient management of such materials or conditions, and oversees third-party contractors during the implementation of management abatement plans.

Firm type
Environmental Engineering · Materials Testing

Credentials

NVLAP Accreditation

Capabilities

Hazardous Materials Consulting

Compliance support and consulting for properties containing regulated and hazardous materials.

  • Building and Facility Surveys

    Surveys identifying asbestos, lead, universal waste, and PCB in building materials.

  • Hazardous Condition Assessments

    Assessments for asbestos, lead, mercury, PCB, heavy metals, silica, Legionella, and mold.

  • Specification and Design Services

    Writing specifications and designs for abatement, demolition, and deconstruction for material salvaging.

  • Work Plan Reviews and Audits

    Review, inspection, and auditing of general contractor and subcontractor compliance work plans, practices, and paperwork.

  • Abatement Project Management

    Project management and on-site oversight for schedule adherence, risk management, safety, and cost control.

  • Operations and Management Planning

    Development of O&M plans for managing hazardous materials in place.

  • AHERA Inspections

    Inspections, re-inspections, and operations and maintenance planning for public and private schools.

Indoor Air Quality

Assessment and monitoring tools to address workplace and residential indoor air quality issues.

  • Real-Time Air Quality Monitoring

    Use of hand-held air quality monitors to measure particle levels, carbon dioxide, temperature, relative humidity, and TVOCs.

  • Noxious Odors and Spill Assessments

    Investigation and evaluation of phantom odors, chemical spills, and wildfire smoke impacts.

  • Compliance and Clearance Testing

    Monitoring and testing to verify safe occupant exposure and re-occupancy clearance.

  • Radon Testing

    Measurement and testing for radon gas exposure.

Industrial Hygiene

Anticipation, recognition, evaluation, and control of environmental health hazards in the workplace.

  • On-site Air Monitoring

    Exposure monitoring for asbestos, lead, silica, mold, radon, and general indoor air quality.

  • Water Management Programs

    Water management planning for Legionella risk control, lead in water, and moisture testing.

  • Employee Awareness Training

    Education on silica, asbestos, lead, mold, water intrusion, and indoor air quality.

Laboratory Services

In-house analytical laboratory capabilities for expedited sample turnaround.

  • Asbestos Bulk Sample Analysis

    Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM) analysis of bulk materials.

  • Asbestos Air Sample Analysis

    Phase Contrast Microscopy (PCM) analysis of air samples.

  • Lead Sample Analysis

    Laboratory analysis of environmental lead samples.

LEED Building Credits

Pre-demolition and construction waste reporting and documentation services to meet LEED requirements.

  • LEED Waste Report Services

    Preparation of data identifying hazardous materials requiring special disposal or recycling prior to construction.

Mold and Moisture Consulting

Investigation, analysis, and control planning for moisture intrusion and mold growth.

  • Mold Inspections and Assessments

    Visual inspections, air monitoring, and surface sampling to identify mold and moisture sources.

  • Corrective Action and Remediation Design

    Development of comprehensive corrective plans to address mold and moisture intrusion.

  • Remediation Monitoring

    Oversight and environmental monitoring during remediation activities.

Safety Compliance

Project safety monitoring and competent person staffing support.

  • Onsite Safety Monitoring

    Short- or long-term field support for project safety monitoring and competent person oversight.

  • Site-Specific Safety Plans

    Development of customized health and safety plans for construction and remediation projects.

  • OSHA 30 Monitoring and Reporting

    Construction safety monitoring and reporting by OSHA 30-trained and First Aid/CPR-certified staff.

COVID-19 and Cleaning Verification

Independent validation testing to support safe building re-occupancy.

  • Re-Occupancy Inspection and Sampling

    Air and surface swab testing for SARS-CoV-2 residuals.

  • Cleaning Effectiveness Testing

    High-touch surface cleanliness testing to verify cleaning regimens.

Industries

Commercial · Industrial · Multifamily Residential · Education

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