Construction Safety Services
In addition to our Construction Inspection Services, Ambient also provides Construction Safety Services. Ambient understands that it can be very expensive for companies to maintain full-time safety professionals in-house. Let us help by providing a qualified site safety representative on your construction site at an affordable price. Contract Site Safety Representatives are a cost-effective solution to your construction requirements. Our skilled professionals will help your company achieve regulatory compliance, improve productivity, assist in accident prevention, analyze safety programs, and effectively improve your bottom line by mitigating potential hazards. All our safety professionals are fully qualified and experienced in construction, environmental and industrial safety. In addition to providing you with qualified personnel and cost-effective solutions for your company, Ambient is a NYS Certified WBE, NYC Department of Small Business Services Certified WBE (for your DEP projects), and a NYS DOT DBE, which will help ensure you meet your required goals on your government contracts. If you would like to further explore the opportunities Ambient can bring to you and your business, please contact us today.EHS Consulting
Ambient provides comprehensive Environmental, Health and Safety Consulting Services which enable our clients to protect human health and the environment while also concentrating on their core business. From responsively completing a single task to developing and implementing a complete EHS program, Ambient helps clients ‘get EHS done’. Ambient’s EHS consulting services include regulatory compliance support to help you meet your EHS objectives and manage risk, business transaction support ranging from single site due diligence to multi-site, multi-national liability assessment, and Industrial Hygiene and Safety support to establish and maintain a safe and healthy work environment that complies with OSHA requirements and protects workers and stakeholders. Our EHS Consulting goal is to contribute to each client’s success by understanding and supporting the role of EHS risk management as it relates to their overall business aspirations.Laboratory
Ambient Environmental d.b.a Response Labs produces technically defensible laboratory test results that accurately and precisely present data to support project goals. We provide the necessary analyses to support decisions related to industrial, commercial and residential projects.. Response Labs is committed to consistently performing laboratory services in conformance to the NELAC standard adopted by New York State ELAP, resulting in reliable data and deliverable in accordance with the project schedule. Customer services is of great importance to us. You can rest assured in knowing your results will be accurate and completely confidential. Response Labs capabilities include the following analysis:Hazardous Materials Surveys
We recognize that detailed, thorough inspections are the foundation of all competent hazardous materials management programs. Ambient’s extensive experience and attention to detail result in accurate, reliable surveys and inspections. The survey is intended to identify all materials that could be harmful if they are not removed prior to a renovation or demolition. In NYS, hazardous materials surveys MUST be conducted prior to any renovation and/or demolition. Hazardous materials that can be included in the survey are asbestos, lead, mold, mercury, PCBs, rodent/bird droppings, radioactive materials, and any other materials that could present a concern during project implementation. Having a thorough hazardous materials survey could save tens of thousands of dollars on potential abatement contractor change orders due to insufficient surveys. For some regulations, specifically the NYS DOL as it relates to asbestos, the survey report MUST be posted at the job site when removal is taking place.Business Transaction
Ambient personnel have supported hundreds of successful merger/acquisition and divestiture projects worldwide. From single site due diligence to multi-site, multi-national liability and compliance assessment, Ambient focuses on minimizing risk while facilitating the deal. Our concise recommendations and value-added services, such as facilitating insurance-backed environmental liability protection, allow for informed business risk management decisions. • Phase I / Phase II Due Diligence• EHS Compliance Evaluation• Risk Management / Liability Transfer• Portfolio Management• Merger & Acquisition Support• Post-acquisition IntegrationSite Remediation and Restoration
From Brownfields to Superfund, Ambient personnel have the experience and insight to steer site restoration projects through the regulatory system and bring properties and facilities into compliant, productive use. Our goal is to secure long-term solutions to site restoration challenges using innovative, focused, cost-effective methods.Hazardous Materials Design
Ambient’s NYS Department of Labor certified designers have broad design experience for the abatement of hazardous materials such as asbestos, lead, PCBs, mold, as well as soil remediation project design. All designs include hazardous materials specification sections and CAD removal drawings and comply with all NYS and EPA requirements. Ambient also has a New York State Licensed Professional Engineer on staff. Often times, when developing an asbestos abatement design, there will be the need for a site-specific variance in order for the removal to be completed. Ambient is a recognized leader in New York State in the preparation, submission and approval of site-specific variances to allow for appropriate and cost-effective asbestos abatement that considers property conditions, worker safety and protection of human health and the environment. Variances can relate to asbestos disturbance challenges, selective removal to support renovation and restoration, and cost-effective solutions related to demolition projects. We are intimately familiar with NYS Department of Labor Asbestos Variance procedures and offer practical solutions to difficult situations. Our variance preparation experience is based on over 28 years of direct, hands-on experience working with contractors, owners and regulators in a wide variety of circumstances. Our in-house experts are DOL-certified Project Designers experienced in preparing and submitting each variance petition. In addition to the hazardous material design requirements, Ambient has developed 100s of management plans for schools K-12 and for facility building owners/managers. Ambient Management Planners are fully-certified and experienced, allowing us to quickly assess existing and potential hazards posed by the presence of asbestos in buildings. Working with schools, building owners and/or managers, we recommend appropriate response actions to manage the asbestos containing materials for short-term and long-term protection. Our Management Planners can take full responsibility for management of data associated with asbestos materials in a school or facility, response action planning and scheduling, and updating of the facility management plan as asbestos materials are abated. We are also well-qualified to coordinate any activities associated with asbestos operations and maintenance programs.Regulatory Compliance
Effective EHS management requires conformance with numerous regulatory requirements as well as satisfying the expectations of investors, consumers and other stakeholders. Ambient focuses on developing and implementing creative and efficient solutions which ensure compliance, balance business and EHS objectives, reduce risk, and allow you to concentrate on your core business. •EHS Auditing and Assessment•Multi-media Plans and Permitting•EHS Training (Spill Prevention, OSHA, Asbestos, Lead)•Petroleum and Chemical Bulk Storage•Waste Management/Waste Minimization•Litigation Support / Expert TestimonyMicrobial Consulting
Ambient provides mold evaluation, assessments and mold remediation plans for both commercial and residential clients. About 50 to 100 common indoor mold types have the potential for creating health problems. Exposure to molds can cause symptoms such as nasal congestion, eye irritation, or wheezing. People with serious allergies to molds may have more severe reactions. Ambient specializes in providing services related to fungal (yeasts and mold) and bacterial identification and corrective action. Our experts provide cost-effective mold solutions for industrial, government, commercial, institutional and residential settings. Services include assessments and creation of work remediation plans. Assessments include visual inspection to identify the source of water intrusion, identification of suspect visible mold, air sampling to establish mold-in-air levels, scanning of walls, floors and ceilings for potential leaks.Asbestos Consulting
Ambient is recognized as one of the top leaders in asbestos consulting. At Ambient, we understand that important renovation projects require close coordination and effective communication with a variety of parties, including the client representatives, construction management firms, project architects, general contractors, abatement contractors and other subconsultants. Aggressive schedules must be met to accomplish project objectives. Ambient’s ability to mobilize personnel quickly to the sites to complete the appropriate hazardous materials task in an efficient and cost effective manner is what lends itself to our consistent and repeat clients. Ambient has a strong reputation for evaluating asbestos abatement methods and designing NYSDOL ICR 56 compliant solutions. As important as the creativity, is the timeliness of these solutions. Ambient’s responsive team will work quickly to provide the necessary documentation in order for your project to proceed. Our extensive expertise in management and executions, including planning, project monitoring, air monitoring and project closeout result in cost-effective solutions regardless of project scope and schedule.Safety Program Development
Ambient has developed and implemented comprehensive safety programs for a wide variety of clients including those in the manufacturing, construction, service and education sectors. Activities have ranged from performing OSHA compliance assessment to complete outsourcing of H&S responsibilities. We have helped our clients achieve and maintain compliance with applicable OSHA regulations and have often incorporated ‘best practices’ and behavior-based safety. Areas of expertise include hazard recognition and communications, Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), training programs and record-keeping, facility inspection protocols and documentation, Lock Out/Tag Out, machine guarding, worker exposure monitoring and corrective action, and other services to support day-to-day safe work practices. Ambient also develops tools for recordkeeping and ongoing compliance management, from simple ‘compliance calendars’ to state-of-the- art web-based programs. We support our clients in ISO certification and management, including developing programs that adhere to strict ISO 45001 occupational health and safety management system requirements, providing a framework to improve employee safety, reduce workplace risks and create better, safer working conditions.Lead Consulting
Ambient provides comprehensive inspection, design, monitoring, and management services associated with lead-based paint and other lead-containing building materials. We have a strong reputation for evaluating lead abatement methods and designing compliant, innovative, and timely solutions. Ambient’s approach to lead monitoring projects recognizes the importance of quality, integrity, and responsiveness on these important and often highly sensitive projects. With the use of an X-ray fluorescence (XRF) Lead Paint Analyzer, we perform a surface by surface test of the painted components to identify the amount of lead present in painted or sealed surfaces in your home or building. We perform lead dust wipe sampling, water sampling, and soil sampling to find potential sources of lead in your home or building. Our detailed report shows where the lead based paint was found and provides recommendations. If necessary, we can include a lead abatement plan for your third-party lead abatement contractor to follow. We perform clearance testing to ensure the abatement was successful and that lead dust levels are below the EPA’s recommended levels.Environmental Consulting
Regulatory Compliance Effective EHS management requires conformance with numerous regulatory requirements as well as satisfying the expectations of investors, consumers and other stakeholders. Ambient focuses on developing and implementing creative and efficient solutions which ensure compliance, balance business and EHS objectives, reduce risk, and allow you to concentrate on your core business. Business Transaction Ambient personnel have supported hundreds of successful merger/acquisition and divestiture projects worldwide. From single site due diligence to multi-site, multi-national liability and compliance assessment, Ambient focuses on minimizing risk while facilitating the deal. Our concise recommendations and value-added services, such as facilitating insurance-backed environmental liability protection, allow for informed business risk management decisions. Site Remediation and Restoration From Brownfields to Superfund, Ambient personnel have the experience and insight to steer site restoration projects through the regulatory system and bring properties and facilities into compliant, productive use. Our goal is to secure long-term solutions to site restoration challenges using innovative, focused, cost-effective methods. Industrial Hygiene and Safety Our clients recognize that their people are their greatest resource. Ambient’s health and safety professionals help organizations establish and maintain a safe and healthy work environment that complies with OSHA requirements and provides further protections for the welfare of all workers and stakeholders.Industrial Hygiene Services
Our clients recognize that their people are their greatest resource. Ambient’s health and safety professionals help organizations establish and maintain a safe and healthy work environment that complies with OSHA requirements and provides further protections for the welfare of all workers and stakeholders. • OSHA Compliance, Voluntary Protection Programs• Indoor Air Quality Monitoring• Safety Program and Metrics, Job Safety Analyses• Industrial Hygiene, Ventilation Solutions• Process Safety Management• Machine Safety and Guarding, Lock Out / Tag Out