Industrial Hygiene & Indoor Air Quality Services

Satori Group, Inc. is a member of the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA). We provide industrial hygiene sampling services for asbestos, lead, and mold. Satori Group, Inc. is an AIHA Approved Laboratory for the NIOSH 7400 Method and an EPA Certified Lead Based Paint (LBP) Firm.

Asbestos

Satori provides clients with onsite sampling and microscopy for the NIOSH 7400 Method. Our analysts are AIHA Asbestos Analyst Registry (AAR) approved and travel to projects equipped with laptop computers, portable printers, and microscopes.

Utilizing a database program developed for Satori Group, Inc. ., our staff can produce detailed daily reports with sample location figures to insure compliance with project specifications or regulatory agencies.

Satori Group can tailor our industrial hygiene air sampling and reporting program to provide any of the following:

• Daily work area samples, locations and analyses
• Worker exposure sampling (TWA, EL)
• Daily work activity report
• Abatement worker qualifications tracking
• Containment inspections and checklists
• Negative Pressure Enclosure monitoring
• Project Notification Tracking
• Waste Manifest Tracking
• Photographic documentation
• Post abatement inspections
• Clearance air sampling
• Post project reports

Lead Based Paint

Satori Group, Inc. is a certified EPA Lead Based Paint (LBP) Firm. Using Niton XRF technology, we offer a full range of LBP services to meet our client needs.

Inspections: Satori Group, Inc. offers Lead Based Paint (LBP) inspections to comply with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies. This inspection process requires a comprehensive review of building records and drawings combined with a thorough site inspection. Our LBP Inspectors utilize a Niton® XRF LBP analyzer during the inspection process to provide accurate and efficient data collection in accordance with HUD Guidelines. Our professional reports provide clients with specific details regarding the LBP in their facility with regulatory guidance and recommendations.

Lead Risk Assessments:   Our EPA Certified Risk Assessors can review LBP inspection reports, determine the risk associated with the LBP in the facility, and provide a detailed report specifying regulatory guidelines, requirements, and options for the client. Our reports identify observed paint conditions, hazard potentials associated with LBP, photographic documentation and regulatory guidance with recommendations.

Soil sampling: Satori Group, Inc. provides on-site analysis of soil samples using the Niton XRF. This portable field instrument allows clients and contractors to monitor soil clean-up objectives while abatement activities occur.

Dust Wipes: Satori Group, Inc. can analyze lead dust wipes in the field using the Niton XRF. Utilizing on-site dust wipe analysis offers clients and contractors the ability to determine if lead dust clean-up objectives are being achieved or where "hot spots" remain.

Air sampling: Satori Group, Inc. provides NIOSH 7300 lead air monitoring services for lead abatement projects. Our on-site sampling provides clients with documented airborne lead concentrations to help alleviate potential environmental liabilities. We also provide expertise in monitoring abatement contractor compliance to insure building occupants or other trades are not exposed to elevated levels of airborne lead. Our staff can conduct daily air monitoring, visual inspections and continuous review of work practices for successful project execution. Depending on project needs, Satori Group, Inc. can tailor our services and specialized software to include any of the following:

• Daily work area sample collection, sample locations, and analyses
• Daily worker exposure sampling and analysis
• Abatement worker qualifications
• Containment inspections and checklists
• Negative Pressure Enclosure monitoring
• Project Notification tracking
• Waste Manifest tracking
• Photographic documentation
• Visual Inspections following abatement
• Clearance Air Sampling
  

MOLD

Inspection: We conduct comprehensive building inspections for mold. Our staff will inspect building composition, wall cavities, and design bulk and surface mold sampling strategies. Our sampling objectives will seek out what type of mold exists, locations, and environmental factors causing mold growth. Satori Group, Inc. presents clients with detailed reports on all the findings, supporting laboratory information, and photographic documentation.

Air Sampling: Satori Group, Inc. has all the necessary equipment and expertise to collect viable and non-viable microbial samples. We frequently use air sampling during the inspection process to measure the presence, extent, and location of airborne contamination. In addition; we offer inspections and abatement contractor oversight combined with clearance sampling during mold removal activities.

Contract administration: Satori Group, Inc. can provide initial inspection services to develop mold abatement specifications and provide on-site abatement contractor oversight. Our staff can conduct initial sampling efforts, visual clearances, and final clearance air sampling depending on clients needs. Additional services in this arena include abatement cost estimating, technical plan and specifications for bidding, review of contractor abatement plans, records and data management, and project close-out reporting.