OVERVIEW AT A GLANCE
The Organization
The United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), a prestigious maritime academy, plays a critical role in maritime education and national security, making its compliance with environmental and safety standards essential.
The Problem
USMMA faced challenges in meeting various environmental and safety regulations, with outdated asbestos surveys, potential lead and mold hazards, and air quality issues in its residential and commercial buildings.USMMA faced challenges in meeting various environmental and safety regulations, with outdated asbestos surveys, potential lead and mold hazards, and air quality issues in its residential and commercial buildings.
The Solution
ETC provided a multifaceted approach including updated asbestos and lead sampling, mold assessments, air quality investigations, and abatement oversight, ensuring USMMA's reattainment of compliance with stringent federal regulations.
Scope of work
Environmental Testing & Consulting (ETC) embarked on a comprehensive project with the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) to address a range of environmental and safety challenges. The scope included reviewing and updating previous asbestos surveys to current standards, conducting initial lead sampling for both residential and commercial buildings, assessing mold, and investigating indoor air quality across the campus. These tasks were crucial for identifying existing issues and ensuring the academy’s adherence to environmental safety norms.
ETC's Role:
ETC’s solutions were multifaceted and thorough. They not only corrected errors in earlier asbestos and lead surveys but also provided user-friendly access to extensive databases for easy reference. For lead hazards, they generated compliant inspection reports and conducted OSHA sampling in non-residential buildings. In terms of mold and air quality, they conducted detailed assessments and provided actionable recommendations. ETC also played a pivotal role in overseeing the abatement of identified hazards and offered valuable consulting services in areas like COVID-19 protocols, confined spaces, and specification development. Additionally, they provided essential training to the academy’s DPW and maintenance staff, further enhancing the campus's overall safety and compliance standards.
