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ASBESTOS CONSULTING
Kary Environmental Services, Inc. (KES) has been involved
with asbestos work for over 20 years. Asbestos identification
(sampling), cost estimates for removal and remediation efforts
have been undertaken by KES at military bases, businesses,
Indian reservations, governmental agencies, copper mines,
and in private homes. KES carries the proper EPA, OSHA and
MSHA certifications to properly remove and dispose of asbestos.
CHEMICAL AND SOIL REMEDIATION
Soils contaminated with chemicals require an approach carefully
regulated by the EPA and ADEQ. Kary Environmental Services,
Inc. (KES) has written and carried out Sampling and Analyses
Plans (SAP’s) as well as Quality Assurance Project Plans
(QAPP’s) to fully evaluate vertical and horizontal movement
of chemicals in the soil. We evaluate alternatives to remediation
and conduct the remediation itself. We have been project managers
on Superfund Sites ensuring that the documentation and remediation
is fully carried out.
KES personnel have been trained according to OSHA and EPA
standard construction practices. Work, Health and Safety Plans
are developed prior to the start of a project to include contingency
actions that ensure the safety of project personnel and the
general public.
- Arizona State Contractors License # ROC151767 L-05, ROC218820 C-05
- Soil Sampling and Analysis
- On-Site Stabilization
- Bio-Remediation
- Soil Excavation
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Air Sampling
- Transportation and removal of hazardous/non hazardous
wastes.
DECONTAMINATION & DEMOLITION
Kary Environmental Services, Inc. (KES) personnel have been
trained according to EPA, OSHA and standard construction practices.
A Work Plan and Health and Safety plan are developed prior
to the start of a project to include contingency actions.
This makes certain that the safety of project personnel and
the general public is considered and maintained throughout
the duration.
Decontamination projects will include a Quality Assurance
Plan to ensure the contaminants are being removed and contained
according to the scope of work.
- Permit Acquisition
- Hazard Characterization
- Transportation
- Pressure Washing
- Clandestine Laboratory Remediation
- Clean Room Decontamination
- Disposal
- Confirmation Analysis
- Industrial Cleaning
- Pad Cleaning
- Air Sampling
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DRUM / WASTE MANAGEMENT
Kary Environmental Services, Inc. (KES) can provide disposal
and waste management services for a wide variety of industry,
both private and government. Waste encountered included Chemical
(RCRA and TSCA), Medical, Low Level Radioactive and Mixed
Waste (RCRA and Radioactive mixtures). KES personnel have
been active in all areas of waste management throughout the
United States and internationally. All waste is sent for treatment
and disposal at permitted facilities with client approval.
DRY WELL CLEANING
Dry wells are frequently located on industrial and commercial
properties where hazardous chemicals are used, stored, loaded
or treated. Kary Environmental Services, Inc. (KES) is capable
of entering and cleaning these drywells according to OSHA,
ADEQ and other recognized industrial practices. KES will provide
the following services associated with the drywell investigation/cleaning
requirements of ADEQ and EPA:
- Drywell Investigation Screening
- Submit all Required Drywell Information
- Conduct Additional Soil Boring
- Best Available Demonstrated Control Technology
- Remediate Drywell Contamination
- Site-Specific Groundwater and Flood Plain Information
- Register Drywells with ADEQ
- Drywell Inspection
- Drywell Closure as required by ADEQ
- Prepare Best Management Practices Plan
- Prepare Aquifer Protection Pla
- Prepare Sampling and Analyses Plan
- Remove, Transport and Dispose of Contaminated Debris
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EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Kary Environmental Services, Inc. (KES) has the ability to
respond to your unanticipated events such as spills, releases,
and other environmental events, promptly, efficiently, and
cost-effectively. KES is available 24 hours a day 365 days
a year in Arizona and throughout the Southwestern United States.
KES will provide emergency response services as required to
abate imminent health and environmental danger.
KES employs qualified personnel that have the capability
to evaluate and efficiently, effectively, and safely remove,
transport and properly dispose of hazardous substances and/or
pollutants in various quantities and degrees of hazards under
varying conditions. KES and it’s employees are certified
and/or trained to conform with all applicable federal, state
and local laws and regulations including, but not limited
to the following: Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation
and Liability Act (CERCLA), Occupational Safety and Health
Act (OSHA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA),
Clean Water Act (CWA), Arizona Hazardous Waste Management
Act, Used Oil Management, Toxic Substance Control Action (TSCA),
(AHERA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR),
Federal Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) and The Mine
Safety and Health Administration (MSHA). We are sensitive
to both public health and safety and employee health and safety
concerns when a chemical is released into the environment.
We work closely with local, state and federal agencies as
well as with corporate management and legal staff.
For each emergency that KES responds to, an Emergency Response
(ER) Report Form is completed. KES has an existing health
and safety program that complies with OSHA and EPA recommended
standards.
Our emergency response vehicles are stocked with various
types of equipment essential for initial containment, identification,
cleanup, removal and disposal of hazardous substances and/or
pollutants.
KES has an emergency response trailer and vehicles that are
equipped with respiratory equipment and other personal protective
equipment, safety shower/eyewash assembly with water storage
tank, road and safety equipment, technical reference library,
first aid equipment; absorbent materials, portable analytical
equipment for assessment of potentially hazardous material
characteristics such as flammability, toxicity, reactivity,
corrosives, water and oil compatibility, communications equipment,
external power generator; portable lighting, sampling equipment
and security equipment.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING
Kary Environmental Services, Inc. (KES) has been involved
in environmental consulting on state and federal levels. KES
was a project manager for a PCB Superfund site in Escondido,
California. This Superfund project was successfully closed.
We have been involved with clients in evaluating client efforts
in (Environmental Management Systems), compliance, testing
and cleanup issues in county, state, and federal environmental
laws such as:
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
Safe Drinking Water Act
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
Comprehensive Environmental Response
Compensation Liability Act (Superfund)
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act
Others
We provide consulting on program audits and program development
with these environmental laws.
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ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES & ASSESSMENTS
The American Society of Testing Materials (ASTM) has developed
a standard for Phase I Environmental Site Assessments. This
document was developed by the ASTM because of the demands
of the Superfund Act. Kary Environmental Services, Inc. (KES)
has conducted hundreds of these ASTM Phase I assessments.
The federal government under the National Environmental Policy
Act (NEPA), and subsequent court rulings has defined an approach
to develop Environmental Assessment on properties subject
to governmental control. This has led to Environmental Impact
Statements (EIS). Personnel from KES have been project managers
on major federal projects requiring development and acceptance
of Federal EIS.
KES has developed environmental studies and defended these
studies before state, local and federal agencies.
INDOOR AIR QUALITY
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) is an issue in buildings that Kary
Environmental Services, Inc. (KES) has been working on for
over 25 years. In some cases, OSHA standards (PEL) are involved
but in many cases the PEL’s are observed but the building
has been classified as a “sick building” and much
further study is mandated.
KES has developed an approach to IAQ that involves interviews,
site inspections, selected measurements of CO2, temperatures
and relative humidity that in many cases allows KES to solve
your IAQ problem.
KES is certified by the American IAQ Council.
INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE MONITORING
Industrial Hygiene studies have been conducted for employees
exposed to chemicals. Breathing zone samples have been taken
for a variety of chemicals to determine if occupational exposures
come into compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA) - Permissible Exposure Limits (PEL).
In some cases where the PEL is not acceptable compliance with
other recommendations are evaluated. These involve the American
Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) Threshold
Limit Values (TLV) or the National Institute of Occupational
Safety and Health (NIOSH) Recommended Exposure Levels (REL),
and good standard business practices.
Where compliance is an issue, KES develops compliance programs.
Where necessary engineering controls are recommended, administrative
controls such as standard operating procedures (SOP) are developed
or Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is recommended.
INVESTIGATIONS
Kary Environmental Services, Inc. is asked frequently to
conduct investigations involving the forensic reconstruction
of an accident or an event. These activities usually involve
working with law firms to enable KES to render opinions after
the fact. We have conducted many of these forensic studies
and have successfully defended our findings.
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LAB PACKING
Kary Environmental Services, (KES) personnel are trained
in the proper identification, segregation and packaging of
laboratory and miscellaneous chemicals. The project manager
/ supervisor will ensure all drums have the appropriate markings
and labels and that the manifest and land ban forms are completed
accurately. The waste will be transported upon completion
of the project to a permitted disposal facility. We also have
experience in:
- DOT/EPA Hazard Segregation Containers
- Proper Labeling and Marking of Containers
- Unknown Hazard Categorization
- Manifesting and Land Disposal Restriction
- Household Hazardous Waste Collection
- Municipality Waste Streams
- Corporation Waste Streams
- Tribal Government
LEAD AND HEAVY METAL CONSULTING
Industrial Hygiene samples and remediation have been performed
for lead, cadmium, arsenic, chrome and zinc. Breathing zone
samples as well as surface samples have been taken for industry,
governmental agencies to determine compliance with OSHA and
EPA criteria. Surface wiping using a unique wipe sampling
techniques are conducted to delineate metal contaminated surfaces.
Remediation efforts are undertaken for the proper removal
of metal contamination surfaces. Any material removed is tested
for proper disposal. Remediation efforts for cadmium have
been undertaken throughout Arizona, Nevada and California.
Extensive arsenic, cadmium, lead and zinc decontamination
for numerous clients have been undertaken.
Lead, cadmium and arsenic OSHA compliance programs have been
developed for our clients.
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MOLD REMEDIATION
Mold and other microbial contamination in homes and businesses
has recently become an issue with insurance companies, building
managers and homeowners. Kary Environmental Services, Inc.
(KES) has been conducting mold evaluations and remediation
for over 20 years. We have been aware of the health consequences
of exposures to molds and have provided consulting to government
agencies, insurance companies, Indian tribes, businesses and
homeowners.
We are certified by the American Indoor Air Quality Council.
Consulting has involved building evaluation (testing), remediation
and final clearance. We have written specifications for work,
health and safety plans, job descriptions and have helped
train businesses in dealing with mold problems.
OSHA / EPA (RCRA) AUDITS
Because of the regulatory climate industry frequently is
required to develop compliance programs. When Kary Environmental
Services, Inc. (KES) conducts an audit we:
- Review any existing program.
- Review what the regulations require.
- Observe actual operations.
- Review standard operating programs that the general industry
has.
Our report compares items 1 - 4 above and makes recommendations
that in most cases assists industry in it’s operations
and compliance efforts.
PHASE I ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENTS
Kary Environmental Services, Inc. (KES) has been performing
Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESA’s) in Arizona
and across the southwest for over 20 years. KES has contracted
with private, industrial, lending institutions, legal firms,
Indian tribes, architectural firms and land development companies
as well as local, state and federal agencies to perform services
dealing with property refinancing, transfers and exchanges.
Property types range from undeveloped to fully developed.
Property sizes range from simple residential to thousands
of acres planned for development. KES conducts all Phase I
ESA’s in accordance with ASTM standard E-1527-00, Standard
Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase I Environmental
Site Assessment Process. Additional non-ASTM standard work
scope items such as limited compliance reviews, asbestos,
lead, radon, pesticide, archeology, rare and endangered species,
and microbial screening are also performed according to the
needs of the client.
The Phase I process includes a review of available reports
and records, a site reconnaissance, interviews with property
owners and government officials, and preparation of a report.
Our standard fifteen working day turn-around for individual
Phase I ESA reports can be modified to better fit the clients
needs.
A final report is prepared that includes all information
obtained during the records review, site reconnaissance and
interviews. The report includes photographs of the site, a
vicinity map, a site plan and aerial photographs. KES will
also submit comments and recommendations for any additional
work either under separate cover or included in the report
as directed by the client.
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PHASE II ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENTS (SITE INVESTIGATION)
These investigations have been performed for governmental
agencies and private industry. The magnitude of the investigations
have ranged from limited sampling following Phase I ESA’s
to full-scale remedial investigations at National Priorities
List (NPL) and CERCLA sites.
Kary Environmental Services, Inc. (KES) personnel have extensive
experience performing site investigations using conventional
investigative techniques, such as surface geophysical surveys,
soil gas surveys, soil borings, and the installation and sampling
of groundwater monitoring wells. KES also has applied innovative
and cost effective techniques for soil and groundwater investigations
usually required initially to determine the vertical and horizontal
movements of contaminants in the environment.
Various delineation techniques have been conducted in conjunction
with an on-site mobile laboratory for rapid analysis of soil
and ground water samples. These innovative techniques have
allowed rapid evaluation of site conditions, while reducing
the overall cost of the site investigation.
KES currently provides services to federal, state, county,
municipal, and private industry. KES has prepared hundreds
of Sampling Analysis Plans (SAP’s), Quality Assurance
Project Plans (QAPP’s) and Health and Safety Plans (HASP’s)
as required for Phase II projects.
REMEDIATION
Soil or equipment removal and cleaning are frequent requirements
of our clients. Kary Environmental Services, Inc. (KES) has
developed specific testing to define extent of cleanup and
have developed specific testing techniques to demonstrate
clearance. These projects may or may not be under regulatory
surveillance.
TANK / SUMP CLEANING
Kary Environmental Services, Inc. (KES) has the capability
to sample, analyze, profile, clean and dispose of your tank/sump
waste. KES uses high volume vacuum equipment for cleanouts
and confined space trained personnel to complete the cleaning
process. KES can monitor, test and ventilate the atmosphere
of the tank/sump prior to entering, during the cleaning process
and at the completion of the process to ensure the safety
of project personnel and the general public. Once the tank/sump
is cleaned KES can transport and arrange for the disposal
of the waste.
- Waste Removal and Packaging
- Sand/Media/Hydro Blasting
- Waste Transportation
- Atmosphere Testing and Ventilation
- Confined Space Entry
- Pressure Washing
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TEMPORARY STAFFING
Kary Environmental Services, Inc. (KES) has workers ready
to assist you when you need them.
Your company will benefit from using temporary workers when:
- You need additional technicians.
- Employees are absent for sickness or vacation.
- You are behind schedule.
- You are trying to fill a vacancy.
- When you need to increase your work force.
KES can solve your problem quickly and easily because:
- We adhere to fair and equal employment practices.
- We are responsible for unemployment taxes, FICA, state
and federal taxes.
- We provide Workers Compensation and all payroll related
expenses.
- We are responsible for all record keeping for the workers.
KES can provide personnel with the following qualifications:
- 40 Hour trained OSHA Hazardous Materials Equipment Operators
- 8 Hour trained OSHA Hazardous Materials Manager/Supervisor
- OSHA Confined Space Entrants, Attendants and Supervisors
- General Laborers
- SSTA Trained Workers
- MSHA Personnel
- Medically cleared to wear respirators
- Other
KES Temporary Staff personnel will arrive 15 minutes early
and have the following equipment with them: Full Face
Respirator, Hard Hat, Safety Glasses, Steel Toe Shoes, Steel
Toe Rubber Boots and all of their current certifications.
Call Jeff Kary for available personnel, qualifications and
pricing.
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TRAINING - OSHA, EPA (RCRA), DOT
OSHA, EPA and DOT have many training requirements. Kary Environmental
Services, Inc. (KES) offers monthly open enrollment for OSHA
- HAZWOPER. Additionally we offer combined OSHA, EPA
requirements for a client into one class saving countless
training costs and time for our clients.
TRANSPORTATION
As with the disposal of waste there is also a transportation
need associated with the majority of projects. KES employs
personnel capable of operating both vacuum trucks as well
as box vans for the removal of hazardous and non-hazardous
waste. These wastes are typically removed from tanks, vaults,
drums, sumps, and other confined spaces. This service can
be provided for support of maintenance activities, decontamination,
or as an emergency response project.
- RSPA #0905008510081
- USDOT #861421
- EPA ID# AZR000036616
UNKNOWN WASTE MANAGEMENT
Properly characterizing, handling and disposing of waste
of unknown origins or compositions are not the time to contract
with an unproven or inexperienced company. There is simply
no substitute for experience when circumstances demand proper
management of unknown waste. Kary Environmental Services,
Inc. (KES) personnel offer years of experience in on site
HAZCAT analyses and responding to challenges in the field
that demand immediate management decisions. We maintain the
following systems to address unknown chemicals.
- Emergency Response
- Air Line Systems or SCBA
- Hazard Characterization
- Sampling
- Analysis (Waste identification)
- Waste Compatibility
- Waste Consolidation
- Transportation
- Disposal
- Full array of personal protective equipment
- Full array of on site field monitoring equipment
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UST/LUST REMOVAL & INVESTIGATIONS
Kary Environmental Services, Inc. (KES) personnel are trained
in underground storage tank removal in compliance with state
and federal regulations. Each project has a work plan submitted
to the state for review and approval prior to work commencing.
KES also establishes that the UST’s are registered with
the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality and coordinates
removal with the local fire department. UST’s must first
be registered before they may be removed. The excavation survey
is conducted according to approved methodology, with all information
regarding the closure of the UST’s submitted to the
Inspections and Compliance Unit of the UST section of ADEQ.
KES is also certified in underground storage tank decommissioning
by the ADEQ. KES ensures that our personnel are
properly trained to complete the following for underground
storage tank removal, soil sampling and analysis, permit acquisition,
tank atmosphere monitoring, equipment operation, tank extraction
and soil disposal.
- ADEQ Decommissioning certified
- Soil Sampling/Analysis
- Registration Acquisition
- Tank Atmosphere Monitoring
- Equipment Operation
- Tank Extraction and Disposal
- OSHA Hazwoper Certified
- Soil Transportation and Disposal
- ADEQ Consultant Listing for WARF
- AZ State License ROC151767 L-05
WASTE DISPOSAL
The majority of projects conducted by Kary Environmental
Services, Inc. (KES) have a disposal aspect associated with
the scope of work. KES personnel have been involved in the
hazardous waste industry for years. This unique experience
is key in managing a vast array of waste in a cost-effective
manner that is beneficial to both the client as well as the
environment. Along with the disposal of hazardous waste, we
have personnel capable of managing low-level radioactive and
medical waste.
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