Indoor Air Quality & Microbial Contamination (Commercial & Institutional)

Pinchin Environmental offers cost-effective, customized services for a healthy workplace environment.

Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) is one of today's most important occupational health and safety issues. Air-tight buildings, outdated or poorly maintained ventilation systems, indoor air contaminants such as dust, mould, and chemicals in building materials and furnishings, can all be harmful to occupant comfort and health. They can also contribute to increased healthcare and building operation costs, as well as decreased productivity and occupant satisfaction. Building owners, managers and employers are now facing legal and liability issues when building occupants point the finger at poor air quality.

From an IAQ Investigation to training seminars, Pinchin understands you need a range of services

Indoor Air Quality

IAQ investigations - our trained, experienced technicians have performed thousands of IAQ Investigations to determine the health of your indoor environment. We take a big picture view, looking at every aspect of conditions that could impact on your facility's air quality i.e. ventilation and equipment, including testing for airborne contaminants; carbon dioxide; gases and vapours; as well as microbial contamination, such as moulds and bacteria

Investigations to identify & evaluate indoor environmental factors
Testing for gases, vapours & dusts relevant to indoor air quality
Inspection of ventilation systems
Selection of finishes for improved indoor air quality
Radon Testing and Mitigation

Microbial Contamination

Investigations of suspected microbial contamination
Testing for mould & bacteria in bulk, air, swab & water samples
Development of remediation plans & project management
Preparation of mould management & prevention plans
Expert witness & consulting services
AIHA accredited analytical services

Legionella Services

In-depth consulting services
Building risk assessments
Legionella risk management & preventive maintenance programs
Analysis of water and surface samples

Infection Control Related to Construction & Maintenance Activities

We provide specialized infection control services to protect patients and staff
at healthcare facilities undergoing construction, maintenance or renovation.
Services include development of work plans to comply with Health Canada and
CSA guidelines, project management, inspection, testing and training.

Environmental Laboratory Service

Environmental Microbiology - internationally accredited testing for moulds

Our laboratory is accredited for bulk, air and surface analysis of moulds by the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) Environmental Microbiology Laboratory Accreditation Program and participates in the AIHA EMPAT Program.