SERVICES

ASBESTOS INSPECTIONS
We will collect the necessary number of samples from the suspect materials in your building, assess their conditions, analyze by appropriate laboratory methods and quantify amounts of all sampled materials. We will make recommendations for how to handle the materials and provide you with a rough order-of-magnitude cost estimate for any recommended repairs or removals. The final product will be a report you can rely upon for the life of your building.

ASBESTOS AIR MONITORING SERVICES
Asbestos air sampling services provide important legal documents, illustrating your responsible actions and protecting you from future liability. We will manage, observe and document compliance with relevant regulations and standards and note the protective measures taken to isolate the work area from the occupants, public and environment. We also perform personal monitoring services to comply with OSHA regulations.

ASBESTOS ABATEMENT DESIGN SERVICES
If you plan to renovate or demolish your building and asbestos is present then a plan for controlling the asbestos must be developed. Our abatement design services will identify and define the materials needing special handling and how to manage them during construction. Our design services can save you thousands by creating a basis for competitive bidding and eliminating construction change orders.

ASBESTOS ABATEMENT PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Lehua Environmental Inc. can assist you in all phases of the asbestos abatement process. We can help you to select pre-qualified contractors to bid on the work or offer the contract to all interested parties. We can facilitate the pre-bid meetings, write and distribute addendums and direct the bid-opening meeting. Once we have obtained the contractor’s qualifications and prices, we will help you to select the best contractor for the project.

ASBESTOS OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE (O&M) PLANS
The majority of asbestos-containing materials may not need to be removed from your building if you know how to properly manage it. A Lehua Environmental Inc. O&M plan will tell you:

**Where the asbestos is
**How you should monitor it
**How to handle it
**How to label it
**How to train your employees working in the building
**How to keep from disturbing the asbestos
**What to do if the asbestos is disturbed

ASBESTOS AWARENESS TRAINING
Do you have asbestos in your building? If the answer is yes, then you MUST give your employees working in the building the proper training. OSHA regulations require your maintenance and janitorial workers to take a two-hour asbestos awareness class. Lehua Environmental Inc. can provide you with this training. Classes are taught by experienced and dynamic individuals who will focus on your specific building or O&M plan and also cover safe work practices. We have tailored our curriculum to reduce anxiety that may occur from having ACM in your building.

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We will provide you with a proposal tailored to your budget, time constraints, and your specific needs. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us through our web page or call us at (808) 494-0365 and ask our staff any questions you may have regarding asbestos in your building.

LEAD PAINT INSPECTIONS AND TESTING

Our State of Hawaii Department of Health certified lead-based paint inspectors/risk assessors will conduct all testing and inspection services required for your project needs. We will use either non-intrusive X-Ray Florescence (XRF) technology or Flame Atomic Absorption spectrometry (FAA) paint chip testing to analyze your paints for lead.

We tailor the services to your needs and regulatory requirements. Our services include:

- **Testing painted surfaces in your building
- **Assessing their conditions
- **Quantifying them and test them for waste stream designation using Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP) tests

We can provide you with recommendations for handling the materials and provide you with a rough order of magnitude cost estimate for any recommended repairs or removals.

LEAD AIR MONITORING SERVICES

Lead air sampling services provide important legal documents, illustrating your responsible actions and protecting you from future liability. We will manage, observe and document compliance with relevant regulations and standards, and note the protective measures taken to isolate the work area from the occupants, public, and environment. We also perform personal monitoring services to comply with OSHA regulations.

LEAD IN SOIL

Sources of lead contamination in soil can range from damaged or deteriorating lead-based paint on the exterior of your building to previous leaded gasoline spills. Our certified team can

- **Identify lead contamination
- **Delineate contamination areas
- **Determine possible sources of lead contamination on your property.

Our NVLAP accredited laboratory will provide us with results, and we will prepare a report for you with a summary of the condition of your soil. We can also provide you with recommendations on corrective actions and a rough order-of-magnitude cost estimate for any recommendations.

LEAD ABATEMENT DESIGN

LEAD DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS FOR ABATEMENT

If you plan to renovate or demolish your building and LBP is present, then a plan for controlling the lead should be developed. Our lead abatement design services will identify and define the materials needing special handling and disposal and how to manage them during construction. Lead containing components that can remain in place and do not need to be disturbed will be clearly identified.

Our design will provide you with an accurate cost estimate for abatement, comprehensive plans and specifications. These documents will limit your liability and allow you to competitively bid the work among several contractors. You will then obtain the best price and eliminate construction period change orders at the same time.

LEAD ABATEMENT PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Lehua Environmental Inc. can assist you in all phases of the lead abatement process. We can help you to select pre-qualified contractors to bid on the work or offer the contract to all interested parties. We can facilitate the pre-bid meetings, write and distribute addendums and direct the bid-opening meeting.

Once we have obtained the contractors qualifications and prices, we will help you to select the best contractor for the project. After selection, we can help you write the contract documents and review bid bonds, performance bonds, and insurance certificates.

LEAD IN DRINKING WATER

Plumbing installed before 1930 is most likely to contain lead. Through the 1900s, it was common practice to use lead pipes for interior plumbing. Lead piping was also used for the service connections that join buildings to the public water supply. This practice only recently ended in some localities.

More recently, copper pipes have replaced lead pipes in most buildings. However, the use of lead solder with copper pipes is still widespread. Lead solder was not only used in building plumbing systems, it was also used in drinking fountains. Experts regard the lead solder as the major cause of lead contamination of drinking water in the U.S. today.

Our State of Hawaii Department of Health certified lead-based paint inspectors/risk assessors will come to your building and take samples of the drinking water. These samples must be taken according to a specified protocol, placed in containers with special preservatives and delivered to the analytical laboratory on ice.

Our NVLAP accredited laboratory will provide us with results, and we will prepare a report for you with a summary of the condition of your water. We can also provide you with recommendations and a rough order-of-magnitude cost estimate for any recommended repairs or removals.

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We will provide you with a proposal tailored to your budget, time constraints, and your specific needs. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us through our web page or call us at (808) 494-0365 and ask our staff any questions you may have regarding asbestos in your building.

PHASE I ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENTS (ESA)

Many commercial properties carry environmental liabilities. Any liabilities associated with a property are transferred to the new owner following acquisition. To prevent or minimize buying these liabilities, performing proper environmental due diligence prior to your real estate transaction can provide you with information to assist in making an informed business decision.

Lehua Environmental Inc. can provide you with a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment that can identify and quantify possible liabilities. By performing proper environmental due diligence, you are also creating a second layer of protection through the “Innocent Land Owner Act” against unidentifiable liabilities as long as it can be proven a thorough investigation was conducted prior to purchasing a property.

A Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) is the gold standard for evaluating the environmental liability associated with a real estate asset. A Phase I ESA is used to identify actual and potential environmental concerns and contamination at a site that may impact the property value or affect claim to an “innocent landowner” exemption following acquisition.

Lehua Environmental Inc. performs ESAs in accordance with the most recent American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standard E 1527-05, Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessment.

Financial institutions frequently require that a Phase I ESA be conducted to accomplish this task. Overlooking this concern can cost you substantial future environmental expenditures, even if you did not create or contribute to the contamination.

**Review of historical and current environmental records and documentation pertaining to the site
**Regulatory records review, including Federal and State records concerning the property and the neighboring properties
**Performance of an on-site visit to view present conditions and evaluate any likely environmentally hazardous site history
**Evaluation of risks of neighboring properties upon the subject property
**Interview of persons knowledgeable regarding the property history (past owners, present owner, key site manager, present tenants, neighbors)
**Professional report, including conclusions and recommendations concerning the property, based on our professional judgment and findings.

Lehua Environmental Inc. is well versed in numerous, lender-specific scopes of work. Our ESAs include extensive documentation of a property’s environmental condition, providing resolution of detected recognized environmental conditions and, when necessary, recommendations to bring these conditions to closure:

**Property overview Assessments
**ASTM compliant Phase I environmental site assessments and transaction screen questionnaires
**Client/lender-specific Phase I formats
**Due diligence environmental audits and transaction screening
**Environmental inspections
**Risk assessments
**Environmental impact statements

PHASE II ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENTS (ESA) / SUBSURFACE INVESTIGATION

If the Phase I ESA indicates there is a potential for environmental impact, Lehua Environmental Inc. can provide a Phase II ESA. The Phase II ESA will evaluate the environmental impact and assess the nature and extent of the concern.

A Phase II ESA normally entails collecting representative samples of surface stains, subsurface soils, groundwater, and/or building materials to determine if hazardous constituents are present at levels that represent environmental concern.

The Phase II project may include

**Subsurface Soil Investigations
**Groundwater Investigations
**Soil Vapor Investigations
**Ground-penetrating Radar (GPR)
**Monitoring Well Installation
**Soil Boring Installations & Sampling
**Contamination Assessment
**Groundwater Modeling
**Comprehensive Site Sampling Plans
**Underground Storage Tanks (USTs) Investigation
**Underground Well Sampling

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SOIL AND GROUND WATER INVESTIGATIONS

LEI offers soil and groundwater sampling and analysis to assess the presence and extent of potential contamination at a site. Data quality objectives are clearly identified and decision needs are defined to efficiently achieve your goals, reducing cost and time.

IS YOUR HOUSE MAKING YOU SICK?

Your house could have mold! Mold and fungi have existed longer than humans on this planet and are ubiquitous in the outdoors. The problem of mold in the environment is not a new one, but it has become increasingly prevalent since buildings were sealed after the ’70s energy crunch.

Mold can become trapped in buildings and, when moisture is present, create heavy concentrations of mold whose effects on humans range from mildly allergenic to highly toxic.

ASK YOURSELF THESE QUESTIONS

HAVE YOU EXPERIENCED ANY OF THESE SYMPTOMS?

- 1. 1. Headaches
    2. Skin Irritations
    3. Sore Eyes
    4. Coughing
    5. Wheezing
    6. Nausea
    7. Sore Throat
    8. Sneezing
    9. Nose Bleeds
    10. Memory Loss
    11. Dizziness
    12. Respiratory Infections

WHAT IS MOLD?

Mold is fungi. There are thousands of species. Their microscopic particles are everywhere – in indoor air as well as outdoor air. Mold is extremely common in homes and buildings and will grow anywhere there is moisture.
When damp, warm, or humid conditions are present, mold is able to grow on such diverse materials as wood, insulation, drywall, carpet, cloth, and most porous materials. Mold typically reproduces through spores that are released into the air and land where they thrive on moist organic materials. These spores then germinate and explode into colonies. The factors that determine the rate of growth include moisture, type of food or organic material, temperature, and many others.

People often come in contact with mold in moist areas in or around their homes or when mold spores become airborne. The airborne mold spores can come into contact with people either through the skin or when inhaled.
Mold becomes “toxic” when it is in large concentrations. If the mold spores are “toxic”, they can adversely affect your health. The effect on your body will depend on the type of mold involved, the metabolic byproduct of the mold, how much contact there is and the length of exposure, as well as the susceptibility of the individual.

WHERE DOES MOLD GROW?

Mold will grow anywhere, especially where water damage may have occurred, such as leaking roofs, pipes, walls, plant pots, or where there has been flooding. Many building materials provide suitable nutrients that encourage mold to grow. Wet cellulose materials, including paper and paper products, cardboard, ceiling tiles, wood, and wood products, are particularly conducive to the growth of some mold. Other materials such as dust, paints, wallpaper, insulation materials, drywall, carpet, fabric, and upholstery commonly support mold growth.

WHY REMOVE MOLD?

Houses, like people, can become “sick” and infected. Mold is everywhere and has been for centuries. It is only when concentrations become excessive that people are affected. Some people are more susceptible to mold than others, but toxic mold can be particularly dangerous to infants, children, the elderly, and immune-compromised individuals. These illnesses can be significantly lessened and even eliminated by cleaning the environment that produces mold.

WHAT NOT TO DO IF YOU HAVE A MOLD PROBLEM:

DON’T HIRE GENERAL CONTRACTORS OR CARPET CLEANERS WHO CLAIM TO REMOVE MOLD.

Many contractors, carpet cleaners, and other trade people have jumped on the mold bandwagon and claim they remove mold as an additional service. They may cause mold spores to become airborne and spread throughout the area, more often than not making the problem worse. Only work with people who have been properly trained are certified in mold remediation, and who specializes in the process.

DON’T SPRAY BLEACH AND WATER ON YOUR VISIBLE MOLD.

Unless your mold problem is limited to the bathtub or shower tiles and is in a very small, enclosed area, you could cause more harm than good. The instant mold is hit with bleach, it becomes airborne and can land elsewhere and begin to grow. You may be successful in killing a small portion of it, but you could also be successful in cross-contaminating the area. In order to kill mold with bleach and water solution, the problem area must soak in the solution for approximately 7-10 minutes.

DON’T IGNORE MOLD

Mold will not go away on its own! The problem must be remediated by a certified professional or it may get much worse. Because mold is a living organism, the longer you ignore it, the more it may grow and the worse your problem may become. You may risk further illness, additional structural damage, and expensive lawsuits if you have tenants who are exposed to mold.

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SAFETY CONSULTING AND WATER INVESTIGATIONS

Health and Safety Site Plan/Officers

We can prepare and implement a site-specific health and safety plan to meet your company or specific project needs. Our occupational health and safety officers can be responsible for designing and maintaining all safety and health regulations required. We can assist your company in a wide range of health and safety-related issues including:

- Safe operation of heavy equipment
- Chemical handling guidelines
- Proper fire drill procedures, and more

OSHA PERSONNEL EXPOSURE MONITORING

Plant managers and safety personnel responsible for personnel exposure monitoring carry a heavy burden when you consider the fact that OSHA lists over 470 different PELs. We have the expertise to help guide you through the complex network of physical and chemical exposure laws, regulations, and recommendations. We will help you choose which test for compounds to test for and perform the sampling on the employees in the workplace.

INDOOR AIR QUALITY INVESTIGATIONS

Lehua Environmental Inc. indoor air quality investigations are focused on human health, indoor pollutants, and ventilation.

We will:

- Consider corrective options within the clients budget and requirements
- Deliver solutions that are fast and efficient to bring your building’s air quality back up to healthy standards

ON-SITE INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE MONITORING

Lehua Environmental Inc. has many years experience testing, reporting and controlling various air borne hazards. We can provide on-site monitoring and consultation for known or potential hazards including:

Airborne Metals (Lead, Arsenic, etc.)
Airborne Biological Hazards
Dusts
Fumes
Gases

OSHA COMPLIANCE TRAINING

LEI provides on-site OSHA awareness training to fit your compliance needs.

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ENVIRONMENTAL & PERSONAL AIR MONITORING

LEI provides 3rd party air monitoring services to renovation, remediation, and demolition projects; ensuring a safe workspace, protection of the public and environment, and compliance with OSHA, federal, state, and local regulations. We provide detailed and thorough project closure reports.

WASTE MANAGEMENT

From small business generators to large quantity generators, Lehua Environmental Inc. possesses a wide variety of experience in the area of waste management. Lehua Environmental Inc. will guide generators through the regulatory maze to ensure that work is performed in accordance with applicable DOT/EPA/OSHA regulations. Small quantity generators appreciate our simplified approach to waste management. Large quantity generators appreciate our project management skills. We provide the following services:

- Contaminated soil disposal
- Wastewater disposal
- Lab pack removal and disposal
- Vacuum truck services for liquid, oil, gasoline, and water removal and disposal

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