Asbestos Surveys and Abatement Plans

ASPPEC provides comprehensive asbestos services from inspection to abatement management. Certified specialists perform building inspections, conduct air monitoring, analyze samples, develop asbestos removal specifications and prepare Operations and Maintenance (O&M) plans.

When conducting a survey for asbestos containing materials (ACM),  ASPPEC utilizes specialists trained in accordance with international requirements. This training requires that systematic sampling protocols are followed, and that project personnel have an understanding of the nature and types of asbestos, as well as, potential exposure routes.
Upon completion, the final report is prepared and submitted to the client. The survey methodology, sample locations, analytical results, description of homogeneous areas with positive analytical results including quantity and location of ACM present, description of the material condition, and recommendations are provided in the final report.

An abatement contractor’s work should be monitored by an independent, licensed consulting firm, to ensure full compliance with the project plan and specifications. Like any construction project, the owner’s interests are best served by a professional, experienced in the unique problems associated with asbestos abatement. Air monitoring is critical to assure that fiber concentrations inside the work area are kept within regulatory standards. The monitoring of fiber levels outside the containment area is necessary to prevent liabilities associated with the exposure of unprotected persons.

ASPPEC abatement supervisors carefully monitor the contractor’s efforts to ensure that appropriate removal techniques are employed, that all specified materials are completely abated, that all ACM materials are properly disposed of and appropriate waste manifests are prepared.