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Designated Substances Support
Asbestos and Lead Bulk Sample Analysis
Asbestos and lead are listed as designated substances under Ontario Regulation 490/09, and were widely used in construction materials and surface coatings until the late 1980’s. When these materials are in good condition, and remain in tact, they do not pose a significant danger to the home/building owners and occupants. However, during repair, renovation, maintenance or demolition of buildings and equipment containing these materials, there is an increased risk of exposure. As such, it is very important, and a legal requirement, that building owners confirm the presence / absence of designated substances within the building or project materials. Many asbestos and lead containing materials cannot be distinguished by visual inspection alone and must be analyzed by an accredited laboratory.
Do you have potential lead or asbestos containing materials in your home or workplace?
- Norpro can assist by providing asbestos and lead bulk sample analysis for businesses and homeowners in Northern Ontario.
- Sample collection by Norpro staff is available; contact us for more information.
- Samples can be collected by the client and dropped off at our Sault Ste. Marie office location. Any samples dropped off must be accompanied by a completed Sample Submission Form. For a copy of our Sample Submission Form and sampling instruction, contact us.
- Following analysis, Norpro will provide a detailed report outlining analysis results and recommended next steps.
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Regular turnaround for bulk sample analysis (3-5 business days)^
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Regular turnaround for bulk sample analysis (3-5 business days)^
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Rush turnaround for bulk sample analysis (2-3 days)*^
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Rush turnaround for bulk sample analysis (2-3 days)*^
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^Prices are for single layered materials. Materials with multiple layers (e.g. floor tile with mastic, plaster coating (brown base and white skin coats), roofing materials) will be charged per layer.
*Rush turnaround is only available for samples received by Norpro Monday through Wednesday. Samples received by the lab on Friday will have next day reporting sent out on Monday.
Note: additional shipping costs may be incurred for overweight samples, rush shipping fees, etc.
Designated Substance Control Program Development
Workers in the construction, renovation, and home restoration fields are often in contact with designated substances. If an assessment has been carried out which identifies that a worker is likely to be exposed to a designated substance during their work, then the employer shall develop a control program outlining the measures and procedures in place to control the worker’s exposure to the substances of concern. Norpro is available to assist clients with the development of Asbestos Management Programs, or Designated Substance Control Programs in compliance Ontario Regulations 278/05 and 490/09.
Who may require or benefit from a Designated Substance Control Program or an Asbestos Management Program?
- Companies with workers involved in lead and asbestos abatement / remediation.
- Companies with workers involved in the spraying of isocyanate containing products (e.g. urethane based insulation, polyurethane foams, industrial coatings (undercoating, concrete surface coatings), automotive paints).
- Companies with workers involved in operations where exposure to silica occurs (e.g. drilling, cutting, grinding concrete, masonry, terrazzo or refractory materials)
Custom programming will be developed to meet the specific needs of the client based on the work being performed and potential for worker exposure. With Norpro’s ongoing support, programs can be continuously amended as the work environment and job tasks change.
If you would like more information about our program development services, please contact us.
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