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- Asbestos Sampling & Surveys
- Lead Inspections & Assessments
- Mold Investigations & Clearance Testing
- Allergen Assessments & Sewage Screens
- Industrial Hygiene & Chemical Exposure
- Fire, Smoke, And Wildfire Assessments
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ASEBSTOS INSPECTION
MOLD/ BACTERIA INSPECTION
MOLD/ BACTERIA INSPECTION
- BULK SAMPLING
- AIR CLEARANCE
- AQMD REPORTS / PERMIT
- ASBESTOS MONITORING
MOLD/ BACTERIA INSPECTION
MOLD/ BACTERIA INSPECTION
MOLD/ BACTERIA INSPECTION
- AIR INSPECTION
- SURFACE INSPECTION
- Water Heterotrophic Plate Count (bacteria) testing
- Water Fungi Testing
LEAD INSPECTION
MOLD/ BACTERIA INSPECTION
LEAD INSPECTION
- XRF
- PAINT INSPECTION
- RISK ASSESSMENTS
- WATER TESTING
- SOIL TESTING
POLYCHLORINATED BIPHENYLS (PCB) INSPECTION
POLYCHLORINATED BIPHENYLS (PCB) INSPECTION
POLYCHLORINATED BIPHENYLS (PCB) INSPECTION
- PCBs Inspection
MONITORING
POLYCHLORINATED BIPHENYLS (PCB) INSPECTION
POLYCHLORINATED BIPHENYLS (PCB) INSPECTION
- Hazardous Removal Compliance Monitoring
PERMIT SERVICES
POLYCHLORINATED BIPHENYLS (PCB) INSPECTION
PERMIT SERVICES
- Compliance
- Permit
- Release Forms
Hazardous Materials Safety - Safety Training Online
Mold Allergies
- Symptoms
Many people allergic to mold develop symptoms outdoors on days when mold spores are in the air. You may also have symptoms indoors if mold is in your home, school or workplace. - Symptoms of mold allergy include:
• Itchy nose, mouth and lips
• Sneezing
• Itchy, watery eyes
• Runny nose
• Nasal congestion - Mold can also trigger asthma symptoms such as wheezing, shortness of breath or chest tightness.
- Diagnosis
Symptoms of mold allergy often mimic symptoms of other conditions. An allergist / immunologist can diagnose whether mold is responsible for your symptoms. Skin prick tests give accurate results in just a few minutes. Your allergist may order other tests, if needed.
The Effects of Low-Level Lead Exposure in Adults
Signs and symptoms in adults might include:
- High blood pressure.
- Joint and muscle pain.
- Difficulties with memory or concentration.
- Headache.
- Abdominal pain.
- Mood disorders.
- Reduced sperm count and abnormal sperm.
- Miscarriage, stillbirth or premature birth in pregnant women.
Asbestosis Symptoms and Diagnosis
Symptoms
- Shortness of breath.
- A persistent, dry cough.
- Chest tightness or pain.
- Dry and crackling sounds in your lungs when you inhale.
- Fingertips and toes that appear wider and rounder than usual (clubbing)
PCBs documentary
Symptoms
- Acute lethality,
- Body weight loss,
- Carcinogenesis,
- Dermal toxicity,
- Fatty liver,
- Genotoxicity,
- Hepatomegaly,
- Immunosuppressive effects,
- Neurotoxicity,
- Porphyria,
- Reproductive and developmental toxicity,
- Thymic atrophy, and
- Thyroid hormone-level alterations.
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Mon | 09:00 am – 05:00 pm | |
Tue | 09:00 am – 05:00 pm | |
Wed | 09:00 am – 05:00 pm | |
Thu | 09:00 am – 05:00 pm | |
Fri | 09:00 am – 05:00 pm | |
Sat | Closed | |
Sun | Closed |
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Guaranteed Property Inspections Certified Asbestos/ Mold/ Lead Testing in Southern California
AMS Inspections has provided Mold, Air quality, Asbestos and Lead inspection testing for homes and commercial and Schools in Southern California for over 20 years. You can rest assured you have a team of knowledgeable and experienced professionals on your side.
AMS Inspections offers asbestos testing to confirm whether or not this dangerous substance is present within the building’s structure. During asbestos testing, a team of specially trained experts will extract samples from suspected materials for testing.
AHERHA Certification Asbestos Consultant CAC
A CAC is defined in Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations (T8CCR) section 1529 as any person who contracts to provide professional health and safety services relating to asbestos containing construction material, The activities of an Asbestos Consultant include building inspection, abatement project design, contract administration, sample collection, preparation of asbestos management plans, clearance monitoring, and supervision of Site Surveillance Technicians.
All of our inspectors have passed the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act of 1986 (AHERA) Certification tests and are qualified by the state of California for asbestos work.
Lead Inspector Risk Assessor (I/A) Certificate
According to the California Department of Public Health, the Lead Inspector/Assessor certificate is intended for those who are preparing to inspect buildings for lead and assess the type of lead hazards in those buildings. This includes:
- Obtaining paint-chip, dust or soil samples or using an XRF machine to test painted surfaces.
- Carrying out visual inspections to examine the condition of painted surfaces and the location of lead hazards in the building.
- Deciphering laboratory and XRF test results.
- Coordinating reports on the amount of lead hazards in a building and the risks of lead poisoning to the building occupants.
- Proposing cost effective ways to safely handle the lead hazards.
- Assuring no lead hazards remain after lead abatement work or other construction work where lead is present.
Under California’s Title 17 regulations, a certified Inspector/Assessor:
- may perform lead hazard evaluations, including
lead paint inspections
lead risk assessments
clearance inspections
CERTIFIED INDUSTRIAL HYGIENIST (CIH)
- initial Industrial hygiene assessments – helping employers determine what health hazards may be present that need sampling
- Air sampling for workplace chemical exposure
such as solvents, lead, hexavalent chromium,
acids, dusts, welding fumes….
you name it, we can sample it. - Surface sampling for chemical contamination
- Noise surveys and personal noise dosimetry
- Lighting level surveys
- Clandestine drug lab contaminated property investigations and
clean-up project management - Lead Based Paint contamination investigations
- Pesticide contamination surveys
- Material Safety Data Sheet authoring
- Hazardous Chemical Inventories
- Respirator fit testing (and training)
- Worker’s Compensation Claims Investigations
- Subcontracted services (Health and Safety Plan Review, etc.)
NOTE:
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) does not regulate mold or mold spores in the air. There are no federal or state threshold limit values for inspectors to use when interpreting results of mold spores in an indoor environment. There are no federal or state requirements for inspectors in the sampling of mold.
About Us
What We Do
- Our team of experts provides services for hazardous materials, including asbestos, lead, mold, bacteria and PCBs, just to name a few. Every single technical expert is trained, state certified, and examined to adhere to all local city, county, district, state, and federal regulations. We offer services throughout Southern California and offer same-day services within Orange County, Los Angeles County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, Imperial County & San Diego County.
- AMS has got you covered for all of your property testing needs! Our value proposition lies in our expertise and capabilities in providing comprehensive environmental testing services in Southern California. By offering a combination of extensive testing capabilities, regulatory support, quality results, timely delivery, customized solutions, and expert consulting, we aim to be the trusted partner for property owners, businesses, and organizations seeking reliable and accurate environmental testing services.
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