JHF Services
Environmental Management Services
JHF provides environmental management services for your project that includes planning, pre-construction, construction, project closeout, and existing facilities. JHF will develop the project plans, specifications, budgets as well as project schedules to insure that the environmental scope of work is completed safely and in a timely manner.
Project Audits/Forensic Services
It is not uncommon for a project to have an unexpected environmental issue arise that can cause the project to go awry. JHF is keenly aware of this and is experienced in providing an appraisal of the situation, recommendations, and prepare a compliance and recovery plan to address these concerns. JHF can assist the owner or management team to navigate environmental disputes and be third party neutral.
Environmental Site Assessments (ESA) - JHF regularly performs both Phase I and Phase II ESA for its clients. The scope of work is conducted in accordance with the Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessments, developed by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM). The objective of the Phase I ESA is to identify recognized environmental conditions associated with the project site. This is done through a review of pertinent available data regarding historical uses and development of the property to identify areas of the property where petroleum products or hazardous substances may have been used, stored, or otherwise handled. Based on the information gathered from the Phase I ESA, JHF will perform a Phase II ESA which involves sample collection of potentially impacted soils, water and other materials and identifying potential environmental hazards that may affect the site.
Soil Disposal
In late August, 2012 the Illinois Pollution Control Board (PCB) finalized new regulations for uncontaminated soil disposal at Clean Construction and Demolition Disposal (CCDD) facilities. As required IEPA has issued new 662 and 663 forms for owner/operator and Illinois Professional Engineer (P.E.) certification, respectively, of uncontaminated soils for CCDD disposal. JHF has been performing uncontaminated soil assessments including preparation of 662/663 forms on a regular basis for it's clients and has extensive experience with this work both for public right-of-way and private properties. JHF can assist property owners/operators with applying for disposal approval at sub-title D landfills permitted to accept non-hazardous contaminated soil.
Concrete Disposal
IEPA requires that the owner/operator of construction sites that will generate painted debris to be hauled off for disposal at a CCDD facility certify the debris as uncontaminated by providing IEPA Form LPC-667 certified by an IL Professional Engineer which involves collecting paint samples consisting of representative paint chips or scrapings that include all layers of paint. Paint samples must be analyzed for arsenic, cadmium, chromium, lead, mercury and zinc using the TCLP or SPLP extraction test analytical procedures in accordance with Methods1311 and 1312, respectively. JHF performs this work for it's clients.
Asbestos Surveys
JHF performs an AHERA type asbestos inspection therefore; all suspect asbestos containing material (ACM) and “homogeneous sampling areas” are identified. During the inspection, a survey of the “functional spaces” is performed which are spatially distinct units within a work area. These include offices, classrooms, storage rooms, bathrooms, mechanical spaces, shafts, fan rooms, equipment rooms, air plenums etc. The samples that are collected are taken by state certified inspectors and analyzed by certified laboratories.
Lead Based Paint Surveys
JHF performs sampling and analysis for Lead Based Paint (LBP) that follows the protocol stated in “HUD Guidelines for the Evaluation and Control of Lead Based Paint Hazards in Housing” using X-ray fluorescence (XRF), or collecting paint chip samples.
According to EPA/HUD, a reading of 1.0 mg/cm2 or greater, on an XRF unit indicates a painted surface that must be considered Lead Based Paint. A paint chip sample containing equal to or greater than 0.5% lead by weight or 5,000 ppm must be considered lead-based paint.
Indoor Air Quality – IAQ
JHF performs inspections and air monitoring to prepare an IAQ report of the building or space. The purpose of an IAQ report is to provide guidance and recommended procedures for the safe removal of mold-contaminated building materials, including wallboard, wood flooring and all porous materials that have been affected from water intrusion. JHF prepares remediation designs and makes recommendations for dealing with any IAQ issue that may arise.
Environmental Air Monitoring Services
JHF performs oversight air monitoring for a variety of environmental work including soil remediation, asbestos, lead and mold abatement projects. JHF hires only experienced and state certified project managers and air sampling professionals to perform full time environmental oversight.
Health & Safety Plan (HASP)
JHF prepares a site specific HASP defining procedures when dealing with contaminated materials. It also includes awareness training given to all workers on site, which will be in compliance with regulatory policies and standards. The site specific HASP is intended as a guideline that allows the Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) to respond to site conditions and make professional judgments regarding the interpretation of monitoring data and related control measures. The HASP also delineates health and safety responsibilities and assigns those responsibilities to project and office personnel.
Environmental Management Services
JHF provides environmental management services for your project that includes planning, pre-construction, construction, project closeout, and existing facilities. JHF will develop the project plans, specifications, budgets as well as project schedules to insure that the environmental scope of work is completed safely and in a timely manner.
Project Audits/Forensic Services
It is not uncommon for a project to have an unexpected environmental issue arise that can cause the project to go awry. JHF is keenly aware of this and is experienced in providing an appraisal of the situation, recommendations, and prepare a compliance and recovery plan to address these concerns. JHF can assist the owner or management team to navigate environmental disputes and be third party neutral.
Environmental Site Assessments (ESA) - JHF regularly performs both Phase I and Phase II ESA for its clients. The scope of work is conducted in accordance with the Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessments, developed by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM). The objective of the Phase I ESA is to identify recognized environmental conditions associated with the project site. This is done through a review of pertinent available data regarding historical uses and development of the property to identify areas of the property where petroleum products or hazardous substances may have been used, stored, or otherwise handled. Based on the information gathered from the Phase I ESA, JHF will perform a Phase II ESA which involves sample collection of potentially impacted soils, water and other materials and identifying potential environmental hazards that may affect the site.
Soil Disposal
In late August, 2012 the Illinois Pollution Control Board (PCB) finalized new regulations for uncontaminated soil disposal at Clean Construction and Demolition Disposal (CCDD) facilities. As required IEPA has issued new 662 and 663 forms for owner/operator and Illinois Professional Engineer (P.E.) certification, respectively, of uncontaminated soils for CCDD disposal. JHF has been performing uncontaminated soil assessments including preparation of 662/663 forms on a regular basis for it's clients and has extensive experience with this work both for public right-of-way and private properties. JHF can assist property owners/operators with applying for disposal approval at sub-title D landfills permitted to accept non-hazardous contaminated soil.
Concrete Disposal
IEPA requires that the owner/operator of construction sites that will generate painted debris to be hauled off for disposal at a CCDD facility certify the debris as uncontaminated by providing IEPA Form LPC-667 certified by an IL Professional Engineer which involves collecting paint samples consisting of representative paint chips or scrapings that include all layers of paint. Paint samples must be analyzed for arsenic, cadmium, chromium, lead, mercury and zinc using the TCLP or SPLP extraction test analytical procedures in accordance with Methods1311 and 1312, respectively. JHF performs this work for it's clients.
Asbestos Surveys
JHF performs an AHERA type asbestos inspection therefore; all suspect asbestos containing material (ACM) and “homogeneous sampling areas” are identified. During the inspection, a survey of the “functional spaces” is performed which are spatially distinct units within a work area. These include offices, classrooms, storage rooms, bathrooms, mechanical spaces, shafts, fan rooms, equipment rooms, air plenums etc. The samples that are collected are taken by state certified inspectors and analyzed by certified laboratories.
Lead Based Paint Surveys
JHF performs sampling and analysis for Lead Based Paint (LBP) that follows the protocol stated in “HUD Guidelines for the Evaluation and Control of Lead Based Paint Hazards in Housing” using X-ray fluorescence (XRF), or collecting paint chip samples.
According to EPA/HUD, a reading of 1.0 mg/cm2 or greater, on an XRF unit indicates a painted surface that must be considered Lead Based Paint. A paint chip sample containing equal to or greater than 0.5% lead by weight or 5,000 ppm must be considered lead-based paint.
Indoor Air Quality – IAQ
JHF performs inspections and air monitoring to prepare an IAQ report of the building or space. The purpose of an IAQ report is to provide guidance and recommended procedures for the safe removal of mold-contaminated building materials, including wallboard, wood flooring and all porous materials that have been affected from water intrusion. JHF prepares remediation designs and makes recommendations for dealing with any IAQ issue that may arise.
Environmental Air Monitoring Services
JHF performs oversight air monitoring for a variety of environmental work including soil remediation, asbestos, lead and mold abatement projects. JHF hires only experienced and state certified project managers and air sampling professionals to perform full time environmental oversight.
Health & Safety Plan (HASP)
JHF prepares a site specific HASP defining procedures when dealing with contaminated materials. It also includes awareness training given to all workers on site, which will be in compliance with regulatory policies and standards. The site specific HASP is intended as a guideline that allows the Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) to respond to site conditions and make professional judgments regarding the interpretation of monitoring data and related control measures. The HASP also delineates health and safety responsibilities and assigns those responsibilities to project and office personnel.
