Chemical exposure and assessment in an automotive body and paint shop. This study was prompted by an OSHA complaint that was filed against the body shop. This was an auto body repair facility that utilized non-isocyanate containing paints. AMRC was retained to assess the exposure levels of the employees as well as the engineering controls that were in place. AMRC performed personnel exposure assessments as well as ventilation efficiency evaluations and recommendations:

• Non-ionizing and ionizing radiation exposure study at a medical facility: The reporting of several cases of cancer within a short period of time prompted concern for the work environment and potential exposures within this medical facility. AMRC was retained to conduct an epidemiological type study that involved assessment of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation. Other parameters of the study included potential chemical exposures.
• Chemical exposure and assessment at a large scale printing operation: AMRC conducted personnel exposure assessments of the facility for the various chemicals used in the printing process. AMRC also evaluated the ventilation system and made recommendations.
• Silica exposure of workers at a granite counter top manufacturing facility: AMRC conducted personnel sampling for silica exposure as well as evaluating the various engineering controls in place. Based on the results AMRC made several recommendations for reducing worker risks.
• Evaluation of lead exposure in an indoor gun range: AMRC conducted surface, area and personnel sampling within this facility to assess the exposure levels of employees and patrons of the gun range.
• Hazardous Chemical Training for a large community college system:AMRC developed a video training module for this community college system. This training module is used for all subcontractors to the community college system to fulfill 29 CFR 1910.1200 requirements.
• Hazardous Waste Recycle Company, Naples, Florida; After a Florida Department of Environmental inspection reported elevated levels of mercury were found on floor surfaces inside the recycling warehouse and office, AMRC's services were requested. AMRC delineated the extent of mercury contamination, developed a work plan for remediation and presented it to the FDEP for approval. Once the mercury was remediated clearance samples of the cleaned surfaces were taken and closeout documentation was prepared.
• Private Homeowner, Fort Myers, Florida; AMRC was requested to assist a private homeowner in sampling for silica dust. During a recent renovation at the home silica dust was created and distributed in varying areas of the home. AMRC developed a controlled sampling protocol that simulated resuspension of the settled test using typical home use and collected air samples for silica dust.
• Health Care Facility, Fort Myers, Florida; Investigation of a chemical odor. A chemical odor was reported within a section of a health care facility that was adjacent to a ongoing building renovation. Using a portable volatile organic compound instrument. It was discovered that the odor was from a mastic that was used under a temporary roof membrane.