Public Agencies & Municipalities
The FACS team is here to help public agencies and municipalities with their environmental health and safety needs. We respond quickly and keep stakeholders informed, ensuring they feel confident in the measures being taken to protect them.
Contact FACSMold and Moisture
FACS industrial hygienist mold and moisture services assess mold growth and water intrusion causes, evaluate contaminants, identify affected materials, and provide remediation recommendations.
See moreWater Quality and Legionella
Effective water system management and water quality monitoring are essential for preventing and controlling Legionella bacteria and other waterborne pathogens in various building water systems, including potable water, kitchens, pools, and spas.
See moreIndoor Environmental Quality
Common Indoor environmental quality (IEQ) may include unusual odors, employee discomfort, and “sick building syndrome.” These are typically problems your in-house team can’t solve on their own.
See moreEnvironmental Health and Safety Management
FACS Environmental Health and Safety Management programs address services related to the development, management, implementation, and audit of customized environmental health and safety programs
See moreHazardous Building Materials
FACS Hazardous Building Material (HBM) management services identify and manage asbestos, lead, PCBs, and other hazardous materials in buildings. HBM surveys are essential before any renovation or demolition to locate and assess the condition of these materials.
See MoreExposure Assessment and Control
FACS Exposure Assessment and Control services include the anticipation, recognition, evaluation and control of occupant exposure to various agents. These agents can be chemical, biological or physical, and commonly include VOC’s, metals, silica, or excessive noise.
See MoreWhy Work With FACS
Specialized Experts
Our experts not only possess the training and certifications required to handle the work you need accomplished, they are field-experienced professionals who have not only studied the issues you face, but have successfully solved them time after time.
The Right Perspective
FACS experts base their findings on sound science and experience, not on personal conjecture. That’s why our work holds up not only on your property, but can stand the tests in court and with government regulators. We don’t cut corners at your expense.
Current with Regulations
Not only do our experts perform work in the field with clients regularly, they stay abreast of changes in regulations affecting our practice areas. Our experts are ready and able to respond when you need us most.
Case Studies
FACS Helps Expedite Repairs and Upgrades Along the California Aqueduct System
FACS provides onsite worker and environmental exposure assessment monitoring and industrial hygiene oversight for projects involving the disturbance of hazardous coatings and materials. In this case, FACS assists Jeffco Painting and Coating, Inc., a certified industrial paint contractor, in their work on industrial facilities along the California Aqueduct system. In this highly risk-averse and safety-conscious environment, the work is often carried out under adverse physical and environmental conditions as well as rigid time constraints. FACS’ presence helps workers concentrate on the task at hand and assures the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) of the contractor’s compliance with pertinent regulations.
FACS Insider Blog
CAL/OSHA Lead Standards Updates: How We Got Here and Where We’re Going
2,000 years ago lead was used for piping water, minting coins, as an ingredient in cosmetics, to sweeten wines, and for many other things. Lead is malleable, durable, and abundant — all valuable properties for many products still produced today. Unfortunately, lead is also toxic to humans. The Roman architect, Vitruvius, warned about the negative… Read more »
Heat-Related Illness in Industrial Environments: Risks and Prevention Strategies
Heat-related illnesses pose a significant threat to worker health and safety. That’s why it is essential for owners and managers to understand the causes of heat stress, recognize the types of heat-related illnesses, and be ready to implement effective prevention strategies. This article will explore the key factors contributing to heat stress, the various heat-related… 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 »
How to Evaluate an Odor in Your Building
What’s that smell? Is it dangerous? Should I be concerned? Odor evaluations can be one of the most difficult indoor environmental quality (IEQ) investigations to perform. Odors are also an issue that can quickly escalate from murmuring to a major problem for building owners and management. Approached correctly, though, an odor evaluation can show building… Read more »
Our Team
The FACS team has been committed to improving public health and the environment for nearly 40 years. With a team of over 150 specialists and a nationwide presence, we are ready to collaborate with public agencies and municipalities to ensure the safety and well-being of your staff, residents, and communities. Our tailored solutions are designed to meet the highest standards of public health and environmental safety, supporting your efforts to create safer, healthier environments for all.
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FACS has provided great customer service and support to Clovis Unified School District. When called upon for help with indoor air quality and hazardous material testing, they are quick to respond, thorough and provide results.
Adam Belmont
Manager, Custodial Department