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Forensic Industrial Hygiene |
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Example Projects |
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Industrial Hygiene is a complex mix of services, all related to the preservation of human health and the environment. Assessments include parameters as diverse as radiation exposures at a microwave transmission tower to ergonomic evaluations at an office building. Below are just a few examples of some of our most recent projects. A more extensive list of projects handled by our Senior Industrial Hygienist can be found here. |
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When the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research needed to characterize how air moved through their new laboratory, they called FACTs. Using helium gas as a tracer, we were able to model how air migrated from one lab to another in the facility. Novel questions require innovative and novel challenges. |
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Example Projects |
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Many laboratory managers are under the false impression that good face velocities equate to good hood performance. However, it has been known for decades that using face velocities to determine hood performance is a myth. So, how should the efficacy of a lab fume hood be evaluated? Evaluation of Laboratory Fume Hoods Additionally, FACTs has experience in testing for explosive conditions when decommissioning former perchloric fume hoods. |
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“Radiation” has many different manifestations; ranging from non-ionizing radiation, ionizing radiation, and nuclear emissions. Non-ionizing radiation assessments would include assessments of longwave UV, infrared, laser emissions, microwaves, and EMFs from high voltage power lines. Ionizing radiation would include short-wave UV, X-rays, and gamma rays. Nuclear emissions would include the corpuscular emissions associated with nuclear decay such as alpha (associated with radon gas) and beta particles (which are also ionizing rads). We provide guidance and assessments across the entire range of the radiation spectrum, including laser exposure assessments. For a scientific discussion of radon click here For a critical review of some related radon studies click here
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FACTs staff has a long history of Law Enforcement involvement. Ms. Carty worked for the Colorado Division of Criminal Justice and with the County Sheriffs of Colorado, Inc. Mr. Connell is an active law enforcement officer in Colorado. In association with various law enforcement agencies, FACTs provides law enforcement sensitive training in various areas including Clandestine Drug Lab Entry and processing, and “Active Shooter Response.” Training can be provided either through a recognized law enforcement agency or as a tailored class provided directly to the recipient agency. FACTs also provides, gratis, law enforcement pertinent training to Colorado Junior High Schools and High Schools, including presentations on the Fourth and Fifth Amendments, Bill of Rights and other aspects of civil rights and societal obligations. |
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Tracer Gas Studies for Fugitive Emissions |
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Adjusting the work environment around the human is at the heart of ergonomics. From evaluating the use of improper hand tools resulting in carpal tunnel syndrome to customizing an individual office work station; FACTs can help. To view how we reduced the stress points for this employee (left), click here. |
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The resolution of indoor air quality problems generally hinge on identifying at least one of three elements: 1) A Source; 2) A Susceptible Recipient; and/or 3) A Pathway from the source to the recipient. Frequently, we can identify and even characterize a potential source or pathway, without collecting a single sample. Very frequently, indoor air quality issues have nothing to do with indoor air quality. Click here for more information on why. In any event, at FACTs we are able to resolve approximately 90% of IAQ issues during the first visit. Duct Cleaning: Creating problems or solving problems?
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Frequently FACTs is called upon to help understand how a contaminant may be entering a building or migrating from a site. We have specialized equipment that allows us to inexpensively place soil gas monitors at depth and determine the soil gas constituents. |
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Laboratory Fume Evaluations |
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Indoor Air Quality |
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Ergonomic Evaluations |
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Soil Gas Studies |
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Radiological Assessments |
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Law Enforcement Sensitive Training |
