
Pacific Rim Environmental Inc
Redefining Consulting for 30 Years
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
Projects
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