Laboratory decommissioning ensures that former laboratory spaces are free of all hazardous materials prior to re-occupancy, thus reducing potential risk and liability. Decommissioning per the ANSI/AIHA (American National Standards Institute/American Industrial Hygiene Association) standard involves proper assessment, documentation and testing of the laboratory to verify that all potential issues have been fully addressed. EH&E’s decommissioning services are scaled to provide the specific level of support you need. Our services include:

Review of activities and procedures previously conducted in the space focusing on potential biological, chemical, physical and radiological hazards.
Inspection of ductwork associated with engineering controls and piping associated with lab sinks and floor drains.
Screening for residual contaminants on work surfaces.
Assistance with the development of appropriate environmental health and safety (EH&S) documentation including a written policy that meets the ANSI/AIHA standard, identification of roles and responsibilities, and checklists to confirm the space is properly decontaminated.

EH&E’s decommissioning service helps insure that all potential hazards in a laboratory space that previously housed research operations are addressed. EH&E currently manages the EH&S programs for approximately 2M square feet of research laboratory space. As part of this responsibility, we have decommissioned laboratory spaces including biosafety level (BL) 1, BL2, and BL2+ practices and procedures. For more information on our decommissioning services, contact us at 1-800-825-5343 or at contact@eheinc.com.