Services

EMI identifies and manages hazardous materials such as asbestos, lead, mercury, PCBs, isocyanates, and silica in workplaces and residences. A designated substances survey is required before any construction project begins, and building owners are obligated to determine the location of hazardous materials prior to disturbing building materials during demolition or renovation.

• Designated Substance Survey
• Exposure Assessment and Management Control Plans
• Asbestos Abatement Specification
• Post-abatement testing and inspection services
• Asbestos awareness training

EMI assesses and controls chemical stressors in the workplace using a hierarchy of controls that includes elimination, substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls, and personal protective equipment.

• Chemical exposure assessments
• Testing and analysis using validated methods
• Ventilation evaluations
• Odor assessments
• Walkthrough surveys

An Environmental Site Assessment identifies potential or existing environmental contamination for a real estate holding, addressing both the underlying land and physical improvements to the property. Assessments are performed in stages, with remediation of known impacts defined as Phase III.

• Phase I: Current and historic site use, regulatory records review, physical inspection, interviews, risk evaluation to adjoining properties, and report preparation identifying potential contamination sources
• Phase II: Groundwater and soil sampling, vapor intrusion testing, and fuel storage tank removal procedures and documentation
• Phase III: Remediation and removal of contaminants, contractor procurement, and bid evaluation

Mould growth in indoor environments can lead to serious health effects in susceptible individuals, including the young, elderly, and immunocompromised. Conditions conducive to mould growth should be corrected as soon as reasonably possible to avoid issues related to building maintenance and occupant health.

• Investigation for microbial growth
• Development of prevention and management programs
• Mould remediation specifications
• Mould awareness training

EMI provides assessment and remediation planning for a range of biological hazards beyond mould, including bird and bat guano, rodent and animal waste, and other biohazardous materials. These contaminants may carry pathogens and require specialized handling, respiratory protection, and disposal procedures. EMI also assists with the assessment and remediation of trauma and crime scenes, including decomposition fluids and associated odours, ensuring that affected spaces are returned to a safe and habitable condition.

• Guano and animal waste assessment and remediation planning
• Trauma and crime scene assessment and remediation planning
• Odour and residue assessment following biological events
• Disinfection and verification protocols
• Personal protective equipment and respiratory protection guidance

EMI assesses and controls biological stressors in the workplace using a hierarchy of controls.

• Biological exposure assessments
• Testing and analysis using validated methods
• Walkthrough surveys

Infection Control is a sub-discipline of epidemiology concerned with preventing nosocomial or healthcare-associated infections. In the context of construction and renovation, infection control focuses on preventing the spread of infection to patients and occupants through airborne and surface contamination generated by construction dust and debris. EMI assists in developing appropriate specifications for construction and renovation projects with specific emphasis on infection control principles, including containment barriers, negative air pressure, HEPA filtration, and dust suppression measures.

• Pre-construction and post-construction assessments
• Construction specification design with infection control provisions
• Containment and barrier planning for occupied healthcare facilities
• HVAC and air pressure assessments during construction
• Infection control program audits
• Respirator fit testing and program development

EMI assesses and controls physical stressors in the workplace using a hierarchy of controls.

• Noise assessments
• Radiation monitoring
• Illumination assessments
• Thermal comfort factor assessments
• Walkthrough surveys

Radon can enter buildings through foundation cracks, plumbing lines, floor drains, or other penetrations in building foundations. Although radon has a short lifetime, some radon gas from natural sources can accumulate in basements, especially in unexcavated spaces, due to the fact that radon is heavier than air. Exposure to radon is likely to increase in winter months when people tend to close exterior windows and rely solely on HVAC systems for air.

• Investigation and air quality testing
• Development of corrective measures
• Contractor procurement

• Inspection for odors and indoor contaminant sources
• Mould inspections and testing
• Evaluation of HVAC condition and design
• Qualitative evaluation of air distribution systems
• Thermal comfort factor assessments

• Development of corrective Air Quality Management programs
• Preventative maintenance programs such as duct cleaning
• HVAC inspections

• Potable drinking water sampling
• Metals, nutrients, and inorganic parameter testing
• Microbiological parameter testing
• Daycare and nursery lead in drinking water testing
• New construction pre-occupancy testing
• Recommendations for corrective measures

• Sewer effluent by-law compliance testing
• Effluent management and monitoring programs
• Compliance assessment against municipal sewer use by-laws
• Sampling program design and implementation
• Reporting and documentation for regulatory submission
• Corrective action planning for non-compliance

• Legionella investigations
• Sanitary and storm sewer assessments
• Sub-surface water investigations

• Fire and smoke damage assessments
• Water damage assessments
• Remediation action plans
• Post-remediation testing
• Air quality testing, surface residue, and soot contamination testing

• Spill response assessments and immediate containment
• Clean-up supervision and verification
• Waste characterization and disposal coordination
• Emergency response coordination with contractors and authorities
• Surface and air sampling following clean-up
• Documentation and reporting of spill events
• Water damage extraction and drying

• Remediation specifications and scope of work development
• Remediation action plans
• Development of tender documents and request for proposals
• Design of remediation strategies tailored to site conditions

• Contractor procurement and pre-qualification
• Bid evaluation and contractor selection
• Contract management and administration
• Project scheduling and milestone tracking
• Cost control and change order management
• Coordination with property owners, occupants, and authorities

• Post-remediation verification services including testing and inspection
• Clearance testing and final reporting
• Confirmation that remediation objectives have been achieved
• Documentation for regulatory and stakeholder acceptance
• Post-remediation monitoring programs where required

• Development of emergency preparedness and response plans for chemical, biological, and physical incidents
• Business impact assessments to identify critical operations and potential disruption scenarios
• Integration of environmental hazard controls into organizational continuity frameworks
• Policy development to support continuity, including Asbestos Management Plan, COVID-19 Program and Policy, Dust Control Plan, and Storage of Hazardous Materials

• Spill response assessments and remediation action plans to restore operations quickly
• Contractor procurement and bid evaluation to accelerate recovery timelines
• Remediation specifications tailored to minimize operational disruption
• Post-remediation testing and verification to confirm facilities are fit for re-occupancy

• Emergency preparedness training and drills for staff
• Customized training modules delivered on-site or at the EMI training center
• Evaluation of continuity readiness and plan effectiveness

• Asbestos Awareness
• Designated Substances
• Indoor Air Quality Overview
• Infection Control for Healthcare Facilities
• Lead Awareness
• Mould Awareness
• Guano and Biohazard Awareness
• Trauma Scene Awareness
• Respiratory Protection and Mask Fit Testing
• Emergency Preparedness Training and Evaluation