Lead Surveys

OHC is responsible for site and facility surveys, or verify existing surveys, prior to acquisition, renovation or demolition, remediation design, contract administration, and construction supervision and monitoring. OHC has also acted as the construction manager on several projects, as a turn key operation for the remediation contractor. In addition, due to our capabilities, several clients have elected to turn over the management of the operation and maintenance program. We are able to enter their data into our computerized database to track their re-inspections and periodic training. We pride ourselves on providing the best client services in a cost efficient manner which has led to our excellent reputation and consistent client satisfaction.

OHC has always utilized state-of-the-art techniques and procedures to identify, assess and analyze for lead. Additionally, OHC utilizes only AIHA and ELPAT-accredited laboratories for all sample analysis. Schneider Laboratories was the first ELPAT-accredited lab in the United States and we have been using them since its accreditation. OHC makes use of the XRF instrument in the field to measure for lead-based paint and follows these results up by bulk sample analysis when necessary, through Schneider Laboratories. All lead results can be made available within 24-hours of collection. OHC follows a stringent quality control program established by our CIH, for all sample collection and analysis.

The Manatee County Government will benefit from dealing directly with OHC's key staff located in Tampa, Florida area, along with our Certified Industrial Hygienist and Registered Architect, also located in the Tampa Office. The experience of the key staff have proven to be invaluable to our clients in the past when unexpected emergencies arise that require expertise beyond the field staff capabilities. OHC prides itself on designing projects in a most cost efficient manner and always looking after the best interests of our clients to establish long-term relationships.

All of our lead surveys are performed in accordance with EPA and HUD guidelines. Final information is delivered in a summary report which lists all areas containing lead in a very concise manner, including all laboratory documentation to substantiate our findings. Our reports are very comprehensive and can be utilized to determine practical follow-up courses of action for abatement or an Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Plan, or a combination of both. Recommendations are stated in the report along with cost estimations for mitigation purposes as required.

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