INDOOR AIR QUALITY ASSESSMENT - Ontario Environmental & Safety Network Ltd.

Ontario Environmental & Safety Network Ltd.. has completed numerous odour investigations, including gas sewer odours and chemical and biological odours originating from within a facility. Investigations have led to the identification of the source origin of the odour, leading to problem rectification. Ontario Environmental & Safety Network Ltd.. has also been involved with odour investigations where the odour originates from a neighbouring facility.

Review of available mechanical and ventilation drawings for the building site.
Air quality assessment and modeling.
Design and implementation of systems to generate scientifically defensible data suited to client needs.
Implement indoor air management programs to establish policies, procedures and training programs.
Construction of odour control facilities.
Recommendations for further actions and/or remedial action.

Construction and maintenance activities can cause potentially fatal infections in patients near the project area in any health care setting. Even relatively minor work can cause serious infections, if performed near susceptible patients. To control this risk, Health Canada has issued extensive guidelines for the conduct of construction work near hospitalized patients.

Construction and maintenance work in hospitals and other health care facilities can release airborne fungal spores that can cause serious infections in nearby patients. The medical literature continues to report cases and clusters of illness related to construction work, in many cases involving multiple deaths.

Contamination of water supplies with Legionella bacteria can also cause serious and fatal respiratory infections. To control these risks, Health Canada has developed guidelines for the safe conduct of construction and maintenance work in hospitals.

Ontario Environmental & Safety Network Ltd.. has the experience to help our clients manage the risks associated with air quality issues in buildings, minimize liability and demonstrate due diligence. Our experience and knowledge has been gained through the successful completion of numerous challenging assignments.

Critical client sectors affected by this include Architects, Engineers, Insurance and risk management professionals, Construction managers and Infection control specialists. Ontario Environmental & Safety Network Ltd.. can assist in this through the following services:

Develop specifications to meet Health Canada guidelines to prevent nosocomial infections
Preparation of infection control management programs
Inspections and testing
Training services