Asbestos and lead are found in many building and homes built before the late 1970s. Asbestos can be found in surfacing treatments, pipe insulation, and a wide variety of other building components. It poses a potential health risk when asbestos fibers are released from the material or product containing it. Overexposure to lead is one of the leading causes of workplace illnesses according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Lead poisoning is also considered the leading environmentally induced illness in children. These health threats are the reason that the reduction of asbestos and lead exposure is a strategic priority for a variety of government regulatory agencies.
Apex provides a full range of services that help you identify and prevent asbestos and lead exposure and make your property safer for occupants. These include:
- Inspection and initial identification surveys
- Sample collection and analysis
- Response recommendations and cost estimates
- Operations and maintenance plans
- Abatement specification preparation
- Abatement monitoring and management
- Training
When removal is required, Apex provides construction management support and monitors the abatement process to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and OSHA guidelines. Apex also provides classroom and hands-on training in conducting asbestos and lead and surveys.
Apex has provided asbestos- and lead-related services to a variety of organizations including architect and engineering firms, property managers, schools, hospitals, remediation contractors, and municipal and federal government agencies.
