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Newsletter ID: Bulletin, 2009.
Services: Environmental Air & Noise

On February 1, 2010, more of Ontario Regulation 419/05 will be phased-in. Industries listed in Schedule 4 will be required to demonstrate compliance using advanced atmospheric dispersion models. Compliance will be measured against more stringent point of impingement limits. Schedule 2 will become effective for other manufacturers.  read more »

Newsletter ID: Bulletin, 2009.
Services: Environmental Laboratory Services

Pinchin Environmental's asbestos analysis study confirms that if analysts are properly trained in analysis of vinyl floor tiles by PLM, perform the analysis following the specified protocols and spend adequate time on the analysis of samples, the analysis of vinyl tile using PLM alone is reliable.   read more »

Newsletter ID: Bulletin, 2009.
Services: Environmental Laboratory Services

The 2009 Interlaboratory Olfactometry Comparison study results demonstrate Pinchin's ability to meet the requirements of one of the most stringent international odour analysis standards as well as comply with the new 2009 Ontario Ministry of the Environment odour analysis requirements.   read more »

Newsletter ID: Bulletin, 2009.
Services: Occupational Health & Safety

The Ontario Ministry of Labour (MOL) has announced an inspection and enforcement “blitz” of chemical use is planned for industrial and health care workplaces. OH&S inspectors will be concentrating on the use of chemical substances that are potentially “caustic, noxious, or allergenic” during workplace inspections in September 2009.  read more »

Newsletter ID: Bulletin, 2009.
Services: Corporate

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Newsletter ID: Bulletin, 2009.
Services: Environmental Air & Noise

The Ontario Ministry of Environment has posted 3 notices regarding an amendment that would give the Minster the authority to establish sector-specific technical standards. The MOE also posted 10 Notices regarding new air standards for the various compounds.  Links to these notices are provided in this bulletin.  read more »

Newsletter ID: Pen #33, 2008.
Services: Environmental Laboratory Services

Pinchin recommends Legionella Prevention Programmes for all buildings with systems at risk of developing Legionella growth, particularly hospitals, long term care facilities, or other buildings serving immune compromised occupants.  This newsletter discusses legionella bacteria, typical conditions for growth, employer obligations, guidelines and testing.  read more »

Newsletter ID: Pen #32, 2008.
Services: Environmental Air & Noise

The Ontario Ministry of the Environment (MOE) has posted for comment a Policy Proposal Notice that provides emission limits for power generator sets that are used in non-emergency situations such as for peak shaving or in the Ontario Power Authorities (OPA) Demand Response (DR) Program. The limits will apply to internal combustion engines running on diesel, bio-diesel, natural gas, or dual fuel (natural gas/diesel) systems.  read more »

Newsletter ID: 2007.
Services: Environmental Laboratory Services

This newsletter discusses Pinchin Environmental's Odour Lab and its participation in the 2007 Interlaboratory Olfactometery Comparison, a study evaluating the repeatability and accuracy of odour analysis results from olfactometry laboratories around the world.  read more »

Newsletter ID: PEN #19, 2007.
Services: Indoor Air Quality & Microbial Contamination

Moulds are microscopic organisms, part of the Fungi kingdom of living matter, most of which reproduce through the production of massive numbers of spores. Mould spores can germinate within 24 hours of wetting and will produce the next generation of spores within 3 to 7 days. Current standards require that wetted materials be dried within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mould growth.  read more »