Hey there, welcome to Brylex! We're the experts in abatement and remediation services, and we're here to give you a crash course on all the lingo you need to know. We know that dealing with hazardous materials can be a scary and confusing task, but fear not! With our handy glossary of terms, you'll be an abatement pro in no time. Lets begin folks!
Glossary of Terms:
Air Monitoring: The process of measuring the concentration of hazardous substances, such as asbestos fibers, in the air using specialized equipment. Air monitoring is essential during abatement and remediation activities to ensure that workers and building occupants are not exposed to dangerous levels of airborne contaminants.
DOP Testing: DOP (dioctyl phthalate) testing is a type of air leak test used to determine the efficiency of HEPA filters. During DOP testing, a substance is introduced into the air stream, and the amount that is captured by the filter is measured. This test is commonly used in the abatement and remediation industry to ensure that HEPA filters are working correctly.
Containment: The process of isolating an area that contains hazardous materials or substances to prevent them from spreading to other parts of a building or environment. Containment can involve the use of barriers (often 6 mil poly), negative air pressure systems, and other methods to prevent the release of contaminants.
Decontainment Facility: A facility where workers and equipment can be decontaminated after exposure to hazardous materials or substances. Decontamination typically involves showering, changing into clean clothes, and other procedures to remove any contaminants.
Shower Room: A room equipped with showers and other facilities for workers to use during the decontamination process. Shower rooms are typically located in decontamination facilities, but at remote sites are typically situated or designed between the Dirty Room and Clean Room.
Dirty Room: A room where workers can remove contaminated clothing and equipment before entering a clean room or other decontaminated area. Dirty rooms are designed to prevent the spread of contaminants to other areas.
Clean Room: A room that has been specially designed and equipped to minimize the presence of airborne contaminants. It is an area where workers and technicians change into their disposable clothing and back into their street clothes. It is predominantly next to the shower room, especially when handling asbestos.
Glove Bag: A flexible bag made of impermeable materials with long plastic sleeves that workers use to handle hazardous materials or substances. Glove bags look just like they sound, they are plastic bags with plastic gloves that act as a glove bag to remove insulation on pipes and pipe fittings.
HEPA Filter - A High Efficiency Particulate Air Filter: A type of air filter that can trap 99.97% of particles that are 0.3 microns or larger in size. HEPA filters are commonly used in the abatement and remediation industry to remove hazardous particles from the air.
Negative Air Pressure System: A ventilation system that creates a pressure differential between the contaminated area and surrounding areas. Negative air pressure systems are used in the abatement and remediation industry to prevent the spread of contaminants to other areas.
Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM): A type of microscopy that uses a beam of electrons to create high-resolution images of materials at the nanoscale level. TEM is commonly used in the abatement and remediation industry to identify and analyze asbestos fibers and other hazardous materials.
Phase Contrast Microscopy (PCM): A type of microscopy that uses a special optical technique to enhance the contrast of transparent or translucent materials. PCM is commonly used in the abatement and remediation industry to analyze air samples for the presence of asbestos fibers and other hazardous materials.
Asbestosis: A lung disease caused by the inhalation of asbestos fibers. Asbestosis can lead to scarring of the lungs, breathing difficulties, and other health problems.
Mesothelioma: A type of cancer that affects the lining of the lungs, abdomen, or heart. Mesothelioma is caused by exposure to asbestos fibers and can take decades to develop after exposure.
And that's the end of the Brylex Dictionary of Dangerous Debris. We hope we've made it easy for you to understand the lingo of abatement and remediation services. Remember, if you ever need expert help dealing with hazardous materials, we're just a phone call away. Stay safe out there, and keep on speaking the language of abatement!
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