When disaster strikes, whether it's a natural disaster like a flood or a hurricane, or a human-caused disaster like a fire or a chemical spill, it can be a chaotic and stressful time for everyone involved. At WHS, we understand that disaster response requires a quick and efficient approach to mitigate the risk to public health and safety. That's why WHS and it Occupational Hygienist offer disaster response testing services to help our clients respond quickly and effectively to these critical situations.

Disaster Response Testing Services

Our disaster response testing services include:
  1. Environmental Monitoring and Sampling: Our experienced team of industrial hygienists is trained to conduct environmental monitoring and sampling to assess potential hazards in the aftermath of a disaster. We use state-of-the-art equipment to collect air, water, and soil samples and analyze them in our accredited laboratory to determine the presence of hazardous materials such as asbestos, lead, mold, and other contaminants.
  2. Health and Safety Consulting: Our team of experts provides health and safety consulting to help clients navigate the complex regulatory landscape that governs disaster response activities. We help clients understand their obligations under federal, state, and local regulations and provide guidance on best practices for protecting workers and the public.
  3. Site Assessments: Our team of industrial hygienists conducts site assessments to evaluate the safety of disaster sites and determine the potential risks to workers and the public. We use our expertise in hazard recognition and evaluation to identify potential hazards and develop effective control measures to mitigate those risks.
At WHS, we understand that disaster response requires a fast and efficient approach to minimize risk and ensure the safety of workers and the public. With our disaster response testing services, clients can be assured that they are receiving the highest level of expertise and support during these critical times. Contact us today to learn more about our disaster response testing services and how we can help you prepare for and respond to disasters.
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State-of-the-Art Equipment and Techniques for Effective Disaster Response

WHS offers either Fire-Related Testing for wildfires and structural fires to analyze combustion by-products such as char, black carbon/soot, and ash in fire residues. This test provides valuable information about the extent of damage caused by fires in residential, industrial, or wildfire locations. The results can be used for cleaning assessment and insurance claims purposes, helping clients make informed decisions about their next steps.
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WHS Approach

WHS offer 4 tiers of services with respect to Fire Related Testing based on ASTM D6602-13(2018) - Standard Practice For Sampling And Testing Of Possible Carbon Black Fugitive Emissions Or Other Environmental Particulate, Or Both:
  • Tier 1: Char plus Soot ( Soot analysis is limited to presumptive analysis level only) plus Ash.  Level 1 is a screening level, very affordable and valuable for quick and easy assessment of the overall degree of contamination.
  • Tier 2: Char plus Soot (confirmation level) plus Ash
  • Tier 3:Char plus Soot (confirmation level) plus Ash plus common components of environmental dust (such as fibrous glass, biological material, cellulose, synthetic fibers, pollen, quartz, calcite)
  • Tier 4: Char plus Soot (confirmation level) + Ash+ common components of environmental dust (fibrous glass, biological material, cellulose, synthetic fibers, pollen, quartz, calcite) + Elemental composition of soot, char, and ash by SEM/EDX + pH (to determine overall corrosivity of the dust)
 
Note - Levels 2, 3 and 4 offer analysis using the best analytical methods for confirmatory presence of all the analytes of interest (including soot confirmatory analysis based on ASTM D6602).