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Asbestos Sampling of Two Residential Commercial Buildings, Dayton, Ohio

ERAtech Environmental, Inc. was contracted to perform bulk asbestos sampling of suspected asbestos-containing material (ACM) in a 6,500 square-foot commercial building, and a small adjacent residence. The inspection was requested by the property owner to provide him with due diligence in complying with OSHA standards, and to enable him to inform employees about the presence and location of ACM. The scope of work included determination of sample locations, collection and analysis of samples, and preparation of reports detailing the findings of the inspection.

ERAtech personnel conducted an asbestos inspection of the two properties. First, a complete walk-through of the two buildings was conducted to identify areas of suspected ACM. Samples were then collected from various locations throughout the structure. After receiving the analysis results from the laboratory, ERAtech prepared a report detailing which areas sampled contained asbestos, the dangers associated with the ACM, and the required actions of the building owner to comply with current regulations

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Asbestos Inspection of Building Located in Piqua, Ohio

ERAtech Environmental, Inc. was contracted to perform a visual inspection and sampling of suspected asbestos-containing material (ACM) in a commercial building. The scope of services included conducting a complete walk-through of the area to determine areas of suspected ACM for sampling, collection and analysis of required samples, and documentation of the findings of the inspection.

Upon visual inspection of the building, ERAtech determined only one area of ceiling tile contained suspected ACM. One sample was collected from the area, and analyzed by a qualified laboratory. Upon evaluation of the results, ERAtech determined that the tile did not contain asbestos-containing materials.

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Voluntary Action Program (VAP) Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Former Plating Facility in Englewood, Ohio

ERAtech Environmental, Inc. (ERAtech) was contracted by the City of Englewood to conduct a Phase I Property Assessment according to the VAP standard guidelines (Ohio Administrative Code 3745-300-06) for a former plating facility within the City of Englewood. The City had determined that the abandoned property had become an eyesore and that the location of the subject property within the central business district constituted an environmental health and safety risk. The City wanted to take legal ownership of the property and eventually convert it to a safer and more compatible use.

The purpose of a VAP Phase I Property Assessment under the VAP is to determine whether there is any reason to believe that a release of hazardous substances or petroleum has or may have occurred on, underlying, or is emanating from a property. The scope of a VAP Phase I Property Assessment is to characterize a property for the purposes of participation in the VAP and to determine the necessity and initial scope of a "Phase II Property Assessment".

The scope-of-work for this specific VAP Phase I Property Assessment included reviewing historic and current uses; an environmental history review including numerous Federal, State and local lists, records and databases; property-specific hazardous substance or petroleum releases; an site reconnaissance; and interviews with the regulatory community and people with knowledge of the subject property.

During the VAP Phase I Property Assessment process, ERAtech worked under the direction and supervision of a VAP Certified Professional, who was required to review all steps of the VAP Phase I Property Assessment process to ensure all information required by the rule was complete and reliable, all items required by the rule had been performed in accordance with the rule, and that the VAP Phase I Property Assessment met all requirements of the rule. The final VAP Phase I Property Assessment package included a written report identifying the legal description of the site; property location maps and maps depicting areas on and/or within specific radii of the subject property where known or suspected releases have occurred; color photographs; a summary of all relevant information; appendices for all appropriate supporting documentation; a bibliography of references; and finally, a conclusion/recommendation section.

Upon ERAtech's successful completion of the VAP Phase I Property Assessment, the Certified Professional was able to certify all the above items were adhered to, and the final package was hand-delivered to the City of Englewood. Additional VAP Phase II Property Assessment for the subject property is currently pending. ERAtech's reliance on the Certified Professional only for review and certification resulted in the completion of the process in a timely and cost effective manner.

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