Indoor Air Quality Investigations

The Pinchin Indoor Air Quality & Microbial Contamination Group performs quality consulting and testing to investigate and identify indoor air quality problems and provides practical, cost effective solutions to improve the working environment. The impact of poor air on comfort, health and occupant attitudes often results in dissatisfaction and loss of productivity and revenue. Pinchin's professional services help to meet occupant's increasing expectations for satisfactory air quality in the indoor environment.

(CBC Special Report uses Pinchin Environmental)

Indoor Air Quality Services:

• Evaluate occupant concerns and work activities as related to the working environment.
• Detailed inspection and evaluation of building systems and maintenance operations.
• Inspect for contaminant sources such as: dust, chemicals, fungi, odours, etc.
• Field identification of potential contaminant sources may require additional testing. This could include:
  
  • volatile organic compounds (formaldehyde, solvents, etc.)
  • carbon monoxide
  • Total airborne particulate, etc.
• Identification and quantification of airborne and surface microbiological (fungi) contamination.
• Carbon dioxide measurements and mapping to evaluate air exchange and ventilation effectiveness.
• Review impact of new building materials and fabrics on occupant comfort and recommend materials and construction methods for best air quality.
• Annual surveys to examine and record the effect of implemented control measures and ensure that good indoor air quality is maintained.
• Training