QUALITY ASSESSMENT INDOOR AIR/ INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE
Many contaminants can be found in the ambient air that we breathe. In fact, this may be the result of all kinds of human activities, and environmental factors. This results in a deterioration of the quality of the indoor air, which can harm the health of the occupants. They will be able to see the recurrence of certain symptoms which appear after a certain time of exposure to contaminants.
It is important to verify your indoor air when there is doubt that it is holy. By identifying the possible sources of contamination, you can eliminate them and thus improve its quality.
Biovac System has a multidisciplinary team of Hygienists, biologists, engineers, technicians, civil engineering, environmental professionals, professionals in health and safety in the workplace, etc.), to meet your needs in terms of improving the quality of indoor air. The expertise of Biovac System includes a wide range of specialized services :
We are able to evaluate the quality of your indoor air, for all kinds of biological contaminants (fungi, bacteria, etc.) or chemical(carbon Dioxide, carbon Monoxide, Volatile Organic Compounds, asbestos, etc...). We offer a battery of tests that will help you identify the different smells that bother you.
Our laboratory has all the qualifications required by the competent authorities, as well as an efficient and dedicated team. We can analyze your bulk materials and also materials, are contaminated by molds or other), as well as CAFM (Materials and / or products that contain asbestos or materials containing lead.
The IRSST (Institut de recherche Robert-Sauvé en santé et en Sécurité du travail), has established a methodology for the subjective assessment based on visual inspection of the cleanliness of the ventilation duct (3 levels).
Our teams are trained to check the smallest detail that can indicate a possible source of contamination that may affect the quality of indoor air. Before scheduling an inspection with the client, we take the time to ask him questions in order to get a better idea about the history of the building and the context of our visit.
This test is recommended when assessing the safety of the ventilation ducts. It is thanks to him that we can quantify the level of dust control ventilation ducts. The IRSST recommends that trigger the cleaning of the ventilation ducts when the amount of dust is of 6mg/100cm2. The NADCA, meanwhile, recommends an outbreak of cleaning 2mg/100cm2.This test also allows you to check the effectiveness of cleaning of the ventilation ducts. Thus, after the cleaning of these, the amount of dust should not exceed 0.75 mg/cm2.
We are able to establish a registry to the safe management of asbestos, as recommended by the CNESST (Committee on standards, equity, health and safety in the workplace) for your projects.
We are certified in thermography Level I. Thus, we will be able to detect some of the deficiencies of your buildings, from thermal images generated by our specialised equipment, which facilitates the interventions by the result.
Infrared thermography is a technology that produces images of video quality profiles with thermal and temperature differences as low as 1/20 °F. This technology makes possible the analysis in real-time and non-destructive to the structure of a building, assemblies, and materials, including the concentration of the moisture, and the detection by the temperature differences in the systems of HVAC, plumbing or electrical components. Specific applications include the infiltration of water, the problems of condensation, air leaks, checking the insulation, the heat source in the ground and the verification of details of construction.
The infiltration of water causes headaches for many owners of buildings. Thanks to an instrumentation developed, we are in measures to identify the sources of infiltration and prevent many of the long-term damage, while maintaining the best indoor air quality.
Tests of moisture content, are important tools to detect the presence of water ingress which can cause damage to the building. We use the test of humidity alone or integrated with other analyses of the building. It is thanks to the methods intrusive and non-intrusive performed using instrumentation developed that we can detect anomalies on almost all types of building components. The reports include : the interpretation of the results and the specific recommendations for proper management of moisture.
It sometimes happens that a building has suffered damage related to flooding, sewer backup or broken piping, and such damage is not necessarily visible, measurable and easily. By conducting an assessment of the damage with Biovac System, you can be sure that the damage and structural damage to the collateral and indirect water damage are identified and a plan of action to correct the situation to be put in place.
The damage caused by water, such as floods, discharges of wastewater, and the failures of piping decrease not only the performance of the building but also affect the health and well-being of its occupants. The assessment of damage caused by water includes techniques such as the general review of the building, the analysis of the level of humidity, infrared thermography, the sampling of the quality of the air inside and the management of the corrective action. Our services are particularly suitable for situations requiring a rigorous documentation such as the declaration of a disaster and the rehabilitation of the building.
We have software at the cutting edge of technology in order to help you to fix your problems with humidity control. In fact, our programs are able to find the component exactly your building on which the dew point is reached. We will be soon able to recommend corrective measures.
Sometimes it happens that the quality of indoor air is inadequate, the fact that there is not enough or not of fresh air, that there is not a drainage system to remove contaminants or simply that there is no ventilation. We are able to design a ventilation system that is tailored to your needs with the measurements and calculations necessary.
In addition to analyzing the current situation of the quality of air inside a building, we also produce the response plan that will eliminate the risks identified during the analysis phase of your air quality.
The implementation of the corrective measures is essential when one or more anomalies are identified during construction or demolition. These measures allow managers and building owners make informed decisions and avoid costly mistakes while greatly improving your chances of success. Independent oversight of the site helps ensure that corrective measures are implemented in a safe and effective manner. Our consulting services provide you with a service of unsurpassed quality, while answering all your questions.
