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Consultation / Engineering Environmental Assessment Group (EAG) Our Environmental Assessment Group (EAG)provides clients access to specialized professionals who have demonstrated experience with the both the regulatory and technical requirements of both environmental and safety consulting services. Our specific capabilities include:
Industrial Hygiene and Safety Services
EEI has provided industrial hygiene services for many industrial/manufacturing facilities, universities, government agencies including the Department of Energy, State of Ohio, local and regional schools districts, and private sector clients. Our staff is also experienced in performing indoor air quality assessments; exposure assessments and site evaluations for hazardous waste site remediation activities; and developing written compliance programs in accordance with OSHA's regulatory requirements. EEI's consulting staff has also developed an outstanding reputation for providing quality industrial hygiene services during asbestos and lead abatement activities for Cincinnati's largest school districts. Our staff continues to provide ongoing support and oversight during renovation, demolition, and removal operations conducted throughout the year. These services have also extended to include our list of industrial, manufacturing, and commercial clients.
EEI’s EAG conducts indoor air quality, moisture and mold assessments for residential and commercial properties. The components of an assessment are determined on an as needed basis; however, an assessment may consist of a visual inspection, consultation with construction experts, and sampling. An initial assessment of the building is conducted by one of EEI’s experienced members. EEI uses non-invasive techniques including direct-reading instruments and visual assessments to identify moisture sources and visible mold growth. The results of this initial inspection ascertain if further investigative measures, sampling events and remedial actions are needed.
EEI is a forerunner in mold remediation and environmental restoration. State-of-the-art technology is used to perform all remedial actions necessary to thoroughly abate areas of contamination. Remedial actions are determined on a case-by-case basis, according to the findings of the initial inspection and subsequent sampling efforts. Remedial actions may include surface treatment and replacement of damaged building materials. Negative-air containments are often utilized to prevent the migration of airborne contaminants.
EEI has provided Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) to an array of clients since 1988. Phase I ESAs conducted by EEI have been utilized for property transfer/refinancing, environmental due diligence, and support to RCRA Corrective Actions/Spill Response. The objective of the Phase I ESA is to determine the potential environmental liabilities that exist within a site. EEI has performed more than a hundred assessments for Star Bank, Fifth Third, Bank One, Key Bank and many area realtors. EEI also provides this service for law firms in Cincinnati such as Taft Stettinius & Hollister, and Frost & Jacobs. A comprehensive investigation includes, but is not limited to, current owner information, title search, historical data, owner/employee interviews, regulatory inquiries and site visits. From the aforementioned investigation, EEI will draw conclusions and recommendations. These recommendations will be founded in EEI's extensive Phase II and remedial/corrective action experience. EEI's commitment is to provide a Phase I ESA that meets the client's needs in a timely, cost-effective and professional manner, within the requirements of ASTM E 1527-00 for Phase I ESAs.
Certified environmental laboratory
All of the above capabilities have been utilized to complete some unique Phase II ESA's.
Remediation Assessment and Design EEI has completed a variety of remedial system designs, installation, operation and maintenance projects. Having been in the remedial industry since RCRA's inception in 1976, EEI has observed the industry from its infancy to the present. Over the years a variety of remedial technologies have been developed for specific applications. The success of any remedial design is rooted in the expert understanding, consideration and evaluation of all remedial options. The EEI team has extensive experience applying a variety of remedial options and technologies including:
EEI has performed state approved underground storage tank (UST) removal since the inception of BUSTR in 1986. EEI has Ohio Bureau of Underground Storage Tank Regulation, Kentucky Environmental Protection Agency and Indiana Department of Environmental Management certified tank installers and professional engineers on staff to provide underground storage tank removal services. EEI provides a turnkey service without the utilization of subcontractors for most projects. EEI's internal services include:
The EEI advantage is the ability to customize the required services around the client's needs. By reducing the dependence on subcontractors, EEI provides increased project management and efficient operations. EEI's remedial design experience will lead directly into the development and implementation of corrective action plans. EEI has developed a variety of site investigations and corrective action plans designed to remediate a site based on site characteristics, remediation schedules and cost. Various remedial alternatives are assessed for any corrective action including the following:
All these technologies have specific applications which are effective when utilized with a comprehensive assessment and corrective action plan. EEI's professionals have the experience and capability to evaluate the available remedial technologies and develop a corrective action plan that is most advantageous to the client and is cost effective.
Groundwater Monitoring and Storm Water Sampling
EEI has provided numerous services to industrial wastewater treatment plants including consulting services for the correct mode of operation for treatment systems; specifically, plating wastewater treatment and design of biological treatment plants, and physical/chemical treatment plants for manufacturing facilities. EEI has completed design projects of Rockwell International and U. S. Steel, and has assisted companies such as Wagner Electric, Micromechanical Finishing, Victory Plating, and other metal finishing shops in the Greater Cincinnati area, Hamilton, Dayton, and Springfield, Ohio, and the State of Kentucky. EEI has developed the data for, and submitted to the appropriate district offices, pretreatment baseline reports for a number of these facilities.
Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA) and Federal EPA approve the Lumex RA-915+ Zeeman mercury analyzer protocol for final clearance and assessment sampling of mercury.
Safety and Environmental Training
Environmental and Safety Audits EEI has conducted environmental and safety audits for numerous companies within the TriState area. These systematic evaluations of environmental and safety situations can make a substantial difference in prevention of accidents and fines from agencies such as OSHA and EPA. EEI’s professionals will evaluate programs, document findings, and suggest ways to correct any deficiencies.
EEI has written Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasures (SPCC) plans and Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWP3) for a vast number of facilities throughout the TriState area. Our professionals develop plans that meet the SPCC regulations that were promulgated by the EPA "to prevent the discharge of oil [in harmful quantities] from facilities into or upon the navigable waters of the United States or adjoining shorelines." The SWP3s are prepared in accordance with the requirements of the OEPA Ohio General Permit OHR001 and EPA document titled “Storm Water Management for Industrial Activities, Developing Pollution Prevention Plans and Best Management Practices” (US EPA, 1992). The plans describe activities, materials, and physical features of the facility that may contribute significant amounts of pollutants to storm water runoff and the measures that will be implemented to control these pollutants.
EEI provides assistance in complying with SARA regulations. If a facility is subject to the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, and (1) stores or uses a hazardous chemical(s) in excess of 10,000 pounds or more, or (2) stores or uses one or more “extremely hazardous substance(s) in quantity (ies) of 500 pounds or less, then it may be subject to the “Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know” Act (SARA 312) due by March 1 st annually. In addition, if the facility: (1) operations are classified within SIC codes 20-39, (2) has 10 or more employees, (3) manufacturer’s, processes or otherwise uses at least 10,000 pounds of one or more of the listed toxic chemicals or chemical categories, it may be subject to SARA 313 reporting due by July 1 st annually.
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Our industrial hygiene professionals have assisted many industrial and commercial clients to identify and evaluate occupational, environmental, health and safety problems. Our industrial hygiene services have proven to be the most rapidly growing service provided by EEI.
Our staff of industrial hygienists and safety professionals are experienced in conducting industrial hygiene sampling and monitoring to evaluate worker exposure, perform health hazard assessments, evaluate ventilation systems, and conduct noise surveys. They offer skills in the evaluation of chemical and physical hazards as well as the application of control technology and programs. Our staff also provides recommendations for corrective actions to assist our clients in identifying efficient, cost effective solutions.
EEI uses state-of-the-art equipment and current sampling and analytical methods to evaluate worker exposure to airborne contaminants as well as other occupational hazards. All workplace evaluations involving potential worker exposure are conducted in accordance with the sampling and analytical protocols developed by the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). 
EEI works with leading microbiological laboratories accredited by the BioSafety Committee of the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) for analysis of all fungal and microbial samples. EEI follows sampling techniques prepared by the AIHA BioSafety Committee as described in the Field Guide for the Determination of Biological Contaminants in Environmental Samples. Surface and bulk samples are collected to identify the genus and/or species of fungi and bacteria present in a given location. Air sampling is conducted to identify and quantify airborne concentrations of fungi and bacteria. Data generated from air samples assists in further quantifying the potential health hazard associated with indoor environments.
EEI has unique, unequaled experience and expertise in providing Phase II ESAs. EEI has all the equipment, personnel and experience in-house to provide a turnkey Phase II ESA investigation. EEI's remediation experience is paramount to providing a comprehensive Phase II ESA that in addition to determining the nature and extent of any contamination also lends itself to developing a feasible corrective action plan. By applying EEI's remedial action experience, a comprehensive Phase II ESA will be developed that takes into account the site specific data to insure that all potential contamination is identified and delineated to the fullest extent possible. Only experience will insure that all potential contamination migration avenues are fully identified and investigated. EEI's extensive remedial/corrective action design experience will result in an efficient transition into the remediation phase of any project. EEI's in-house Phase II ESA resources include the following: 
EEI has provided groundwater monitoring and storm water sampling services for a number of customers including industrial facilities, Subtitle D landfills, construction and demolition debris landfills, Superfund sites and commercial facilities. EEI’s quality groundwater and storm water services can be attributed to our vast resources, which include our analytical laboratory, field service group and degreed staff. Sampling equipment that we utilize include bailers, pneumatic and electric sampling pumps.
EEI’s staff provides asbestos and lead consulting services for numerous school districts in southwest Ohio. EEI’s staff includes Asbestos Hazard Evaluation Specialists (AHES), accredited in Ohio and Kentucky. The Environmental Assessment Group provides asbestos inspections prior to renovation or demolition activities to determine if exposure to asbestos containing materials is of concern. Our professionals are knowledgeable of relevant environmental regulations including Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA), 
the National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Pollutants (NESHAP) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Our services to schools include the following: AHERA 6-month and 3-year inspections, implementing asbestos management plans, and oversight of asbestos removal projects. In addition, similar services are provided to local industries and universities.
The Lumex RA-915 + Zeeman mercury analyzer is a portable spectrometer designed for the interference free analysis/monitoring of mercury content in ambient air. The OSHA Permissible Exposure Level (PEL) of mercury is 0.1 mg/m 3. The Lumex RA-915 + has an ultra low detection limit of 2 ng/m 3. The number of analyses is based on the real time assaying with a response time of one second. Field operation is possible with a built-in battery and the built-in test cell allows for field performance verification.
EEI’s training courses use upbeat instruction, practical real-world examples and hands-on exercises to give the best possible training in an enjoyable format. We take pride in providing workplace specific and interesting training. This enables employees to relate to training by bringing their workplace into the classroom. Our training staff has over 25 years of experience with safety and environmental training. Training classes cover the entire spectrum of EPA and OSHA required training. Our service includes student handouts, both didactic and hands-on training, competence testing, training certificates, and training documentation.