Insurance Risk Clarity and Claim Insight
Our staff responds quickly to your insured’s needs, allowing them to reoccupy their home or business quickly and with minimal disruption to life and business.
Contact FACSStructure Fire & Wildfire Smoke Assessments
FACS conducts assessments to evaluate the effects of structural fires and wildfire smoke on residential and commercial properties. Our experts analyze fire proximity, identify smoke pathways, and perform visual inspections to assess damage and health impacts. We provide conclusions that help insurance companies understand risks and determine their obligations to the insured.
See moreMold and Moisture
FACS industrial hygienists evaluate mold growth and water intrusion (clean and contaminated). We assess causal factors, identify contaminants, evaluate exposure risks, and recommend remediation strategies. Our documentation assists insurance companies in assessing liability, helping clients recover from losses, and preventing future issues.
See moreExposure Assessments and Control
Occupant illness or discomfort can complicate building scenarios. FACS exposure risk assessments identify the source and level of hazards, including silica, noise, lead, asbestos, and contaminants. Our experts provide insights on these chemical, biological, or physical issues to help you understand risks and responsibilities.
See moreIndoor Environmental Quality
As a nationally based indoor air quality company, we facilitate resolution by implementing communication strategies to share information, reduce worry, and establish a cooperative resolution pathway. Our IEQ team helps insurance companies understand IEQ risks and evaluate claims that may arise concerning indoor environmental quality.
See moreHazardous Building Materials
Insurance companies should recognize the risks of hazardous building materials (HBMs). FACS Hazardous Building Material Management services identify and manage issues like asbestos, lead, and PCBs in buildings. HBM surveys are crucial before renovation or demolition to assess potential hazards. FACS assists with identification, mitigation strategies, abatement monitoring, and clearance reporting. Don’t underestimate the insurance risks related to HBMs.
See MoreLitigation Support
FACS experts are often called upon by insurance companies to provide knowledgeable and articulate expert witnesses in the field of environmental health. We bring the best of current knowledge to clients through our ongoing research and active participation with professional organizations, companies, and public facilities in the sectors we serve.
See MoreEnvironmental Health and Safety Management
FACS Environmental Health and Safety Management (EHS) experts can help develop, manage, implement, and audit your insured’s environmental health and safety program. Our experts can assist with the implementation of EHS program elements at both the site and company-wide levels. From EHS training and routine inspections to program compliance audits, FACS can be the insurance company’s watchdog to manage risks and help keep claims from occurring.
See MoreWater Quality and Legionella
Effective water system management and monitoring are crucial for preventing and controlling Legionella bacteria and other waterborne pathogens in building water systems, including potable water, kitchens, pools, and spas. Waterborne illnesses can pose significant public health risks. Let FACS experts help mitigate these issues before they escalate into broader crises.
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Specialized Experts
Our team draws upon the experience of team members who have worked within the industries served. We understand the dynamics of the interactions between employees, management, the public, and the media. Our experts bring the knowledge and credentials necessary to find and deliver the information insurance companies need to determine risks and responsibility.
The Right Perspective
FACS relies on science-based approaches to environmental issues. We find the problem and provide answers while always keeping the health of people and risks to the insurer in mind. We know how important accurate and credible information is to each case. Our litigation support services demand that FACS experts share perspectives and solutions that consistently lead to positive outcomes.
Current with Regulations
FACS teams stay abreast of changes in regulations affecting the industries we serve. We can help your insureds meet every level of regulatory requirements to avoid fines and negative news articles. We also show employees and the community the value of safe work practices and help create a culture of safety to lessen risk.
Case Studies
Structure Fire Remediation in a Las Vegas Luxury Hotel
The intense black smoke from a poolside fire at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas penetrated adjacent hotel rooms, rendering many of them unsafe to occupy. Concerns included the safety of guests and staff, salvaging expensive custom furnishings, and getting the rooms back into service quickly. A FACS team was dispatched to plan and oversee remediation efforts.
FACS Helps Protect Builder from Legal Entanglement
A builder was caught in the middle when the supplier of the (I-beam) floor joists used in the construction of recently-built homes warned owners of formaldehyde emissions coming from a fire-retardant coating used on the beams. The manufacturer of the floor joists advised occupants to move out of the houses immediately. Seeing a potential legal issue that would threaten the pending sale of the firm, FACS was called in to assess the situation and recommend a solution.
FACS Scientist Serves as Expert Witness in Personal Injury Lawsuit
A university employee brought suit against a construction company. He claimed improper storage of dirt during an excavation project caused him to contract an infectious fungal disease. The attorneys for the defendant asked FACS to advise them on the case and prepare an expert witness declaration concerning the nature of the fungus and the mode of infection.
FACS Insider Blog
Fire Legal Liability: Who Is Responsible When Business Structures Are Involved?
Fire legal liability is an issue companies and organizations often try to avoid facing head on. We hope you don’t follow that lead. The truth about fire legal liability can be a tough pill to swallow. Here’s the truth: Your business is at risk of fire liability litigation – even if you didn’t start the… Read more »
Protecting Schools Against the Risks of Wildfire Smoke Particulate Matter
Wildfires are occurring more frequently than ever before, and the smoke from those fires is threatening the health of not only those who live near the fire but can adversely impact schools and communities hundreds of miles away. Air quality degradation due to wildfire smoke often puts school administrators in the uncomfortable position of balancing… Read more »
IEQ: The Rise in Concern About Indoor Environmental Quality
It was once a term used primarily by environmental scientists and government regulators, but “IEQ” (the acronym for “Indoor Environmental Quality”) is now frequently used in mainstream conversations. COVID forced us all to think more deeply about how the indoor environment promotes or detracts from the health of occupants. In this article, we’ll discuss the… Read more »
Healthcare Construction Guidelines Under ICRA 2.0
Infection control risk assessment (ICRA) guidelines clarify the need for careful assessments of construction project activity at healthcare facilities. The ICRA guidelines are not a set of burdensome rules. They provide a framework that can help you navigate the healthcare construction process. Healthcare construction and renovation projects tend to be more strategically demanding than other… Read more »
Managing Waterborne Pathogen Risks During Hospital Construction
All demolition, construction, and renovation activities in healthcare facilities — whether planned or unplanned — require a pre-construction risk assessment (PCRA). Some guidance documents refer to this procedure as an “Infection Control Risk Assessment” (ICRA). The Joint Commission’s Environment of Care Standard establishes the framework. Certain concerns tend to get the most attention during renovation… Read more »
Our Team
FACS brings a team of over 150 specialists to the table. In our more than 40 years of working to protect public health, we’ve quite likely seen and solved the very problem you are facing now. Our science-based methodology can help companies inspire the confidence of their workers, keep them safe on the job, and avoid regulatory issues. Laws are constantly changing, and FACS experts stay on top of the latest developments to make sure insurance companies understand risks and liabilities. Our mission is to create experts, both staff and clients, who improve public health and the environment.
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Randy Connor
Director – Risk and Safety Management