AREC Environmental Group provides practical, third‑party consulting support for hazardous materials (hazmat) abatement projects. Our role is to help owners, contractors, and project teams keep abatement work safe, compliant, and on schedule – from pre‑work planning through final clearance. On active abatement and construction sites, small gaps in containment, ventilation, or procedures can create major delays and exposure risks. We focus on clear field verification, reliable data, and responsive troubleshooting so you can move forward with confidence
Abatement Consulting
Our abatement consulting support includes:
Containment / Hoarding Inspections
- Pre‑start and ongoing inspections of containments and hoardings
- Verification of negative‑pressure systems, polysheeting integrity, access points, and signage
- Identification of deficiencies and practical recommendations to correct them before work proceeds
DOP (HEPA) Filter Testing
- DOP/PAO testing of negative air machines and HEPA units to confirm filter performance
- Documentation of pass/fail results for project records and compliance assurance
Occupational Air Monitoring
- Personal (worker) air sampling during abatement or hazmat‑affected tasks
- Data used to confirm exposure levels, verify controls, and support exposure control plans
Clean Room & Ambient (Area) Air Sampling
- Air sampling in clean rooms, decontamination units, and adjacent/ambient areas
- Verification that fibres or contaminants are not migrating beyond the work zone
- Support for maintaining safe conditions for other trades and occupants
Air Clearance Sampling (Post-Abatement)
- Clearance air testing after work is complete to confirm safe re‑occupancy
- Standard or aggravated/aggressive sampling where work history or documentation is limited
- Clear written clearance reporting for owners, contractors, and inspectors
Troubleshooting Complex Hazmat Issues on Active Sites
- Rapid response assessments when unexpected hazmat issues arise
- Support for redefining scope, controls, or sequencing to reduce downtime
- Practical guidance to keep projects compliant while minimizing disruption
Independent, third-party consulting is not only best practice, it’s a regulatory expectation for many abatement activities in B.C. and the industry standard for verifying that hazardous materials controls are working as intended. Having a qualified third-party conduct inspections, air monitoring, DOP testing, and clearance sampling provides objective verification that abatement has been completed correctly and that areas are safe for re-occupancy or follow-on trades. It reduces uncertainty, supports compliance, and helps avoid costly re-work or project stoppages. Our consultants work alongside your team to identify issues early, confirm the effectiveness of controls, and provide clear, defensible documentation at each stage.
If you’re planning or already managing an abatement project, we can tailor our level of support to your site, scope, and timeline.
