Services
EHS Consulting for Healthcare
Without properly-designed, consistent protocols and well-trained staff, hospitals and other healthcare facilities may face significant environmental health risks over time. These risks can be particularly high when facilities are being updated, renovated, expanded, or repaired by construction teams.
Fortunately, Higgins’ experienced EHS consultants are available to help identify and manage risks, providing effective solutions that follow guidelines set forth by the CDC, TJC, FGI, OSHA, EPA, ANSI/ASHRAE, and other regulatory organizations.
Services Offered
- Testing for mycotoxins, nanoparticles, allergens, bioaerosols including fungi, bacteria, viruses
- Laboratory chemical ambient and personal air sampling (e.g., formaldehyde, xylenes, etc.)
- Smoke visualization studies (cleanrooms, pharmacies, AIIR, PE rooms, HVAC systems)
- NO2, SO2, airborne lead testing, nitrous oxide, halogenated agents testing (WAG testing) and Personal Air Sampling.
- Develop infection control risk assessments (ICRA) ASHE 2.0 and ICRA construction permits
- Develop Chemical Inventory and HAZCOM assessments
- Infection Control Risk Assessments (ICRA) ASHE 2.0 And ICRA Construction Permits
