WHMIS compliance is now more important than ever with the new Global Harmonized System (GHS) of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals being implemented in Canada. Only the elements of GHS that have been explicitly adopted by Canadian Legislation are enforceable and IES can ensure you are covered. IES specializes in inspecting your office or commercial facility for all…
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Most air pollutants found in indoor air are invisible and it is only with scientific tests and assessments that the quality of the air can be accurately known. Just as important, an Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) assessment will determine what you could be doing to resolve any problems with the air you, your co-workers or family breath, both…
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Radon is a radioactive gas that is formed naturally by the decomposition of uranium in soil, water and rock. Radon is a colorless, odourless, tasteless gas that is slowly released from the ground, water and some building materials. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer (after smoking) and is rarely determined to be the culprit. Radon…
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A Designated Substance Survey (DSS) is a requirement when renovating or demolishing a building. Designated substances found in building materials may harm those performing work in the building as well as those in the immediate area of where proper precautions are not employed. There are eleven substances which have been “designated” in the Province of Ontario. They are acrylonitrile,…
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Mould growth does not belong in a home or office environment. Mould growth and the resulting production of mould spores can reduce the quality of indoor air to such an extent that susceptible individuals may have serious health effects. Susceptible individuals are those with asthma, elderly, young children, immune compromised and some individuals who are just found to be…
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What is Asbestos? Asbestos is a non-flammable mineral commonly found in building materials in older homes (usually prior to the 1980s, but in some cases newer than 1995). Asbestos-containing materials contain microscopic fibres, that when inhaled into the lungs may cause asbestos related diseases such as asbestosis (scarring of the lung tissue), lung cancer and mesothelioma. Materials that may contain asbestos include:…
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Testing in an office or industrial environment may be conducted to determine if the quality of air meets or exceeds legislative standards or guidelines. Testing is conducted in many different ways and may include sample equipment which is left in place over an extended period of time (hours or in some cases days). Other equipment…
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