Risk Assessment and Testing: Before starting any abatement work, HEIMS conducts a thorough site assessment to identify potential hazardous materials. This may involve a certified environmental consultant to inspect the site and collect samples for testing, if the environmental report does not exist for the site. Testing will determine the presence and extent of hazardous materials.

Abatement Plan: HEIMS will then develop an abatement plan in consultation with experts, including environmental consultants and industrial hygienists. The plan will outline procedures for containment, removal, and disposal of hazardous materials, ensuring the safety of workers and others in the vicinity.

Certified Abatement Contractors: HEIMS only performs the abatement work with licenced and certified abatement contractors experienced in handling hazardous materials. HEIMS ensures that all necessary safety protocols are followed, and abatement work is only completed by trained workers who use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), tools, materials and equipment during the abatement process.

Safe Removal and Disposal: HEIMS follows industry best practices for the removal and disposal of hazardous materials. This may involve using containment units, wet methods, HEPA filtration, and sealed disposal containers. HEIMS ensures that hazardous waste is transported and disposed of by licenced and approved waste management companies.

Documentation: HEIMS maintains thorough documentation of all hazardous materials abatement activities, including test results, abatement plans, training records, disposal receipts, and any relevant permits or certifications.

Post-Abatement Verification: After completing the abatement process, HEIMS engages a third-party consultant to conduct clearance testing. This ensures that the hazardous materials have been successfully removed and the site is safe for occupancy or further construction.

Hazardous materials abatement is a specialized field, and it is important to engage qualified professionals when dealing with such materials. HEIMS understands that compliance with regulations, attention to safety procedures, and proper disposal methods are extremely critical to protect everyone involved and affected by the hazardous materials remediation process and the construction environment.