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Sound Environmental Associates brings innovative solutions to managing your environmental programs. A reliable, trustworthy company with over 30 years of experience providing safety and environmental services to a diverse client base. We employ 48 highly trained professionals, including Professional Engineers, Certified Industrial Hygienists, and Certified Safety Professionals. We strive to protect every worker in any environmental situation—from Gas Detection, Confined Space Monitoring, Noise Monitoring, Industrial Hygiene Monitoring, Community Air Monitoring, Plan Development, and Safety Services. Our vast array of services supports businesses, schools, and companies within the public and private sectors. Call us today and find how we can help with your safety and environmental needs.

SERVICES

Confined Space Services

Sound Environmental Associates’ primary focus is the health and safety of our clients and our employees. We take pride in preparing and training all of our technicians to ensure that they can effectively monitor and recognize hazards in the work area and respond appropriately to unsafe atmospheric conditions. We also have a Honeywell certified repair technician on staff to repair and maintain all of our equipment. When it comes to providing health and safety, Sound will provide peace of mind on your next Confined Space project.

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Hazardous Air Monitoring

We utilize the RAE Systems’ Multi-Rae five (5) gas meter with Photo Ionization Detection (PID) for hazardous and confined space monitoring and real-time VOC monitoring in communities and the worksite. The MultiRAE is a highly versatile instrument that fits a diverse range of project needs. Our expert technicians are always focused on the safety of your workers.

Confined Space Monitoring

Sound provides Confined Space Supervisors and Attendants to oversee the safe entry and monitoring of your confined space projects. We are experts in monitoring permit and non-permit conditions in confined spaces, maintenance holes and other work environments. Our technicians are proficient in recognizing hazards in confined spaces and ensures the space is safe before entry.

Confined Space Services

Sound Environmental Associates’ primary focus is the health and safety of our clients and our employees. We take pride in preparing and training all of our technicians to ensure that they can effectively monitor and recognize hazards in the work area and respond appropriately to unsafe atmospheric conditions. We also have a Honeywell certified repair technician on staff to repair and maintain all of our equipment. When it comes to providing health and safety, Sound will provide peace of mind on your next Confined Space project.

Click Below for Related Confined Space Services:

Hazardous Air Monitoring

We utilize the RAE Systems’ Multi-Rae five (5) gas meter with Photo Ionization Detection (PID) for hazardous and confined space monitoring and real-time VOC monitoring in communities and the worksite. The MultiRAE is a highly versatile instrument that fits a diverse range of project needs. Our expert technicians are always focused on the safety of your workers.

Confined Space Monitoring

Sound provides Confined Space Supervisors and Attendants to oversee the safe entry and monitoring of your confined space projects. We are experts in monitoring permit and non-permit conditions in confined spaces, maintenance holes and other work environments. Our technicians are proficient in recognizing hazards in confined spaces and ensures the space is safe before entry.

Environmental Site Assessments

At Sound, we have extensive experience with hundreds of Contractors in doing their project planning, providing a seamless operation. Our staff of talented Certified Industrial Hygienists, Professional and Environmental Engineers are highly skilled in designing environmental plans for the specific project requirements. Sound’s plans include a site walkthrough and a historical review of potential pollutant sources to determine your project’s best options. Our experience in developing customized plans make choosing Sound the right choice in Environmental Site Assessments.

Soil Sampling Plans

At Sound, we handle various sized sampling projects using a cost-effective system to reduce the on-site sampling cost. Our technicians come to your site with populated data on sampling media, paperwork, and chain of custody forms to increase efficiency. Our laboratory services deliver the results expeditiously. We provide a Field Sampling Summary Report with documentation to support recommendations and solutions for reuse and disposal. We have solid relationships with various disposal facilities to manage your waste coordinating all trucking, manifesting, and final disposal.

Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP)

Construction projects often result in a land disturbance that can create significant runoff if not controlled. Construction projects can have stockpile areas, concrete truck washouts, fueling areas, hazardous material storage areas, and equipment storage areas to release pollutants into the environment.

At Sound, our plans detail the potential pollutant sources and provide the control measures to prevent their release. Our SWPP Professional performs the required inspections in detail based on the Specification’s alignment to meet federal regulations to ensure compliance.

Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plans

Sound designs environmental plans for Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasures. We establish procedures, methods, and equipment requirements to prevent environmental releases. Our plans detail the supplies necessary to mitigate against spills, including secondary containment systems for tanks, waste drums, chemicals, and other related items. We describe procedures for storing hazardous materials, labeling, layout, and posting emergency information with checklists. We provide daily inspection checklists; emergency spills cleanup procedures with instructions on containing and cleaning up the spills.

Hazardous Waste Contingency Plans

If you need a Hazardous Waste Contingency plans for your project, Sound is perfect for the job. We design plans that detail specifications for emergency response and prevention procedures for mitigating hazardous materials. It will also provide guidance to minimize risks associated with a significant spill, explosion, fire, or release of hazardous material into the environment. Our Principal has extensive experience working with hospitals, and Federal Agencies to develop emergency preparedness plans, drills, and full-scale emergency response events.

Asbestos, Mercury, Lead and PCB Management Plans

At Sound, we design plans for construction sites that may have asbestos, lead, mercury, and PCBs. They are prepared to meet your project Specification and include procedures and training for handling these materials. The plans describe the work controls, PPE, air monitoring requirements, and waste disposal options for each waste stream generated by the project.

Community Air Monitoring Plans

Community Air Monitoring is a requirement when excavating petroleum-contaminated soil near residential areas. The purpose of the plan is to protect the public against chemical exposures during excavation by providing monitoring. The intent is to provide a measure of protection for the downwind community with detailed actions to abate emissions, and if necessary, shut down the worksite based on the monitoring. The plan includes setting up real-time monitoring instruments to measure Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and particulates (i.e., dust) at upwind and downwind perimeter locations when intrusive soil activities are in progress. The monitoring helps confirm that the work activities did not cause the spread of contamination off-site.

Construction Waste Management Plans (CWMP)

At Sound, we design plans to maximize the reuse, salvage, or recycling of construction waste. Sound’s Construction Waste Management Plan creates goals to ensure environmentally and economically responsible methods to salvage and recycle as much construction waste as possible. The CWMP is a detailed guide for managing multiple waste streams generated for your site.

Hazardous Material Management Plans

At Sound, we design plans for construction sites that may have asbestos, lead, mercury, and PCBs. They are prepared to meet your project Specification and include procedures and training for handling these materials. The plans describe the work controls, PPE, air monitoring requirements, and waste disposal options for each waste stream generated by the project.

Environmental Site Assessments

At Sound, we have extensive experience with hundreds of Contractors in doing their project planning, providing a seamless operation. Our staff of talented Certified Industrial Hygienists, Professional and Environmental Engineers are highly skilled in designing environmental plans for the specific project requirements. Sound’s plans include a site walkthrough and a historical review of potential pollutant sources to determine your project’s best options. Our experience in developing customized plans make choosing Sound the right choice in Environmental Site Assessments.

Soil Sampling Plans

At Sound, we handle various sized sampling projects using a cost-effective system to reduce the on-site sampling cost. Our technicians come to your site with populated data on sampling media, paperwork, and chain of custody forms to increase efficiency. Our laboratory services deliver the results expeditiously. We provide a Field Sampling Summary Report with documentation to support recommendations and solutions for reuse and disposal. We have solid relationships with various disposal facilities to manage your waste coordinating all trucking, manifesting, and final disposal.

Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP)

Construction projects often result in a land disturbance that can create significant runoff if not controlled. Construction projects can have stockpile areas, concrete truck washouts, fueling areas, hazardous material storage areas, and equipment storage areas to release pollutants into the environment.

At Sound, our plans detail the potential pollutant sources and provide the control measures to prevent their release. Our SWPP Professional performs the required inspections in detail based on the Specification’s alignment to meet federal regulations to ensure compliance.

Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plans

Sound designs environmental plans for Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasures. We establish procedures, methods, and equipment requirements to prevent environmental releases. Our plans detail the supplies necessary to mitigate against spills, including secondary containment systems for tanks, waste drums, chemicals, and other related items. We describe procedures for storing hazardous materials, labeling, layout, and posting emergency information with checklists. We provide daily inspection checklists; emergency spills cleanup procedures with instructions on containing and cleaning up the spills.

Hazardous Waste Contingency Plans

If you need a Hazardous Waste Contingency plans for your project, Sound is perfect for the job. We design plans that detail specifications for emergency response and prevention procedures for mitigating hazardous materials. It will also provide guidance to minimize risks associated with a significant spill, explosion, fire, or release of hazardous material into the environment. Our Principal has extensive experience working with hospitals, and Federal Agencies to develop emergency preparedness plans, drills, and full-scale emergency response events.

Asbestos, Mercury, Lead and PCB Management Plans

At Sound, we design plans for construction sites that may have asbestos, lead, mercury, and PCBs. They are prepared to meet your project Specification and include procedures and training for handling these materials. The plans describe the work controls, PPE, air monitoring requirements, and waste disposal options for each waste stream generated by the project.

Community Air Monitoring Plans

Community Air Monitoring is a requirement when excavating petroleum-contaminated soil near residential areas. The purpose of the plan is to protect the public against chemical exposures during excavation by providing monitoring. The intent is to provide a measure of protection for the downwind community with detailed actions to abate emissions, and if necessary, shut down the worksite based on the monitoring. The plan includes setting up real-time monitoring instruments to measure Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and particulates (i.e., dust) at upwind and downwind perimeter locations when intrusive soil activities are in progress. The monitoring helps confirm that the work activities did not cause the spread of contamination off-site.

Construction Waste Management Plans (CWMP)

At Sound, we design plans to maximize the reuse, salvage, or recycling of construction waste. Sound’s Construction Waste Management Plan creates goals to ensure environmentally and economically responsible methods to salvage and recycle as much construction waste as possible. The CWMP is a detailed guide for managing multiple waste streams generated for your site.

Hazardous Material Management Plans

At Sound, we design plans for construction sites that may have asbestos, lead, mercury, and PCBs. They are prepared to meet your project Specification and include procedures and training for handling these materials. The plans describe the work controls, PPE, air monitoring requirements, and waste disposal options for each waste stream generated by the project.

Industrial Hygiene Assessments and Monitoring

At Sound, we provide cost-efficient targeted solutions for allworkplace exposure requirements. Our team of professionals includes two Board-Certified Industrial Hygienists (CIH), with over 35 years of experience performing chemical and physical evaluations of construction sites, commercial buildings, schools, and homes. The assessments include an on-site review of chemical and physical hazards, such as noise and radon. Based on these evaluations, we create customized sampling plans to remediate the impact of chemical contaminants in the air, water, and soil.

Moisture Evaluations and Mold Air Sampling 

Sound has extensive experience with investigating water intrusion events. From a window leak to a significant flood, we find the quickest, cost-effective solution to avoid disruptions.

We offer the following services:

  • Air and surface sampling
  • Site assessments
  • Consulting
  • Thermo imaging
  • Moisture mapping

Hazardous Material Sampling

Sound retains experienced staff that is knowledgeable in hazardous material sampling, including identification of unknown materials. We have licensed NYC Asbestos Investigators and NYS Asbestos Inspectors as well as EPA Lead Risk Managers experienced in building science to assist you. Our long-term relationships with laboratories include courier service to get the results quickly. We provide detailed, comprehensive reports with photographs and floor plans to identify the materials tested.

Materials we test for:

  • Bulk and Wipe sampling for Heavy Metals such as Lead, PCBs, and Mercury
  • Bulk and Wipe sampling for PCBs
  • Bulk samples for Asbestos
  • Tank content sampling

Chemical and Dust Air Sampling

We provide monitoring services for both short and long-term projects for:

  • Asbestos
  • Diesel Particulates
  • Hexavalent Chromium
  • Lead
  • Mercury
  • PCBs
  • Silica
  • Volatile Organic Chemicals (VOCs)

Community Air Monitoring

Sound can develop and implement plans to monitor sites for dust and Volatile Organic Chemicals (VOCs) during the excavation of petroleum impacted soil. Our expert technical staff provides real-time monitoring stations to measure the VOCs and particulates at upwind and downwind perimeter locations when intrusive soil activities are in progress. An automatic alarm system notifies the workers in the to terminate operations to avoid surrounding area contamination. Our on-site monitoring and data collection systems ensure that work activities do not impact any off-site receptors.

Our equipment includes:

  • Dust Trak monitors
  • MultiRAE 5 Gas Detection instruments
  • Weather stations
  • Telemetry

Indoor Air Quality

At Sound, we perform Indoor Air Quality studies based on occupant interviews and comprehensive building surveys. We measure exposure to pollutants in an indoor environment, and we use techniques such as:

  • TO-15 Summa Canisters which can measure up to 500 contaminants in the air
  • MultiRAE 5 Gas Detection Instruments for real-time screening of hazardous gases
  • Radon canisters
  • Sampling pumps for allergen and biological contaminants
  • P-Track for measuring ultra-fine particulates for tracking unknowns .

Noise Studies

NOISE dominates the construction industry. All of our on-site Safety Representatives screen daily for excessive noise levels related to the equipment. We monitor personal and area noise concentrations in a variety of industrial settings, including:

  • Pre and post construction
  • Manufacturing processes
  • Occupational noise / Work place environments

Industrial Hygiene Assessments and Monitoring

At Sound, we provide cost-efficient targeted solutions for all workplace exposure requirements. Our team of professionals includes two Board-Certified Industrial Hygienists (CIH), with over 35 years of experience performing chemical and physical evaluations of construction sites, commercial buildings, schools, and homes. The assessments include an on-site review of chemical and physical hazards, such as noise and radon. Based on these evaluations, we create customized sampling plans to remediate the impact of chemical contaminants in the air, water, and soil.

Moisture Evaluations and Mold Air Sampling 

Sound has extensive experience with investigating water intrusion events. From a window leak to a significant flood, we find the quickest, cost-effective solution to avoid disruptions.

We offer the following services:

  • Air and surface sampling
  • Site assessments
  • Consulting
  • Thermo imaging
  • Moisture mapping

Hazardous Material Sampling

Sound retains experienced staff that is knowledgeable in hazardous material sampling, including identification of unknown materials. We have licensed NYC Asbestos Investigators and NYS Asbestos Inspectors as well as EPA Lead Risk Managers experienced in building science to assist you. Our long-term relationships with laboratories include courier service to get the results quickly. We provide detailed, comprehensive reports with photographs and floor plans to identify the materials tested.

Materials we test for:

  • Bulk and Wipe sampling for Heavy Metals such as Lead, PCBs, and Mercury
  • Bulk and Wipe sampling for PCBs
  • Bulk samples for Asbestos
  • Tank content sampling

Chemical and Dust Air Sampling

We provide monitoring services for both short and long-term projects for:

  • Asbestos
  • Diesel Particulates
  • Hexavalent Chromium
  • Lead
  • Mercury
  • PCBs
  • Silica
  • Volatile Organic Chemicals (VOCs)

Community Air Monitoring

Sound can develop and implement plans to monitor sites for dust and Volatile Organic Chemicals (VOCs) during the excavation of petroleum impacted soil. Our expert technical staff provides real-time monitoring stations to measure the VOCs and particulates at upwind and downwind perimeter locations when intrusive soil activities are in progress. An automatic alarm system notifies the workers in the to terminate operations to avoid surrounding area contamination. Our on-site monitoring and data collection systems ensure that work activities do not impact any off-site receptors.

Our equipment includes:

  • Dust Trak monitors
  • MultiRAE 5 Gas Detection instruments
  • Weather stations
  • Telemetry

Indoor Air Quality

At Sound, we perform Indoor Air Quality studies based on occupant interviews and comprehensive building surveys. We measure exposure to pollutants in an indoor environment, and we use techniques such as:

  • TO-15 Summa Canisters which can measure up to 500 contaminants in the air
  • MultiRAE 5 Gas Detection Instruments for real-time screening of hazardous gases
  • Radon canisters
  • Sampling pumps for allergen and biological contaminants
  • P-Track for measuring ultra-fine particulates for tracking unknowns .

Noise Studies

NOISE dominates the construction industry. All of our on-site Safety Representatives screen daily for excessive noise levels related to the equipment. We monitor personal and area noise concentrations in a variety of industrial settings, including:

  • Pre and post construction
  • Manufacturing processes
  • Occupational noise / Work place environments

Safety Services

At Sound, safety is at the core of everything we do every day. Our team of Site Safety Representatives and Safety Professionals are knowledgeable in federal, state, and city codes, rules, and regulations. We offer a wide range of safety services — From on-site staffing to Code 59 Compliance Inspections, Sound has a solution to meet your safety requirements.

We are currently providing Safety Services for:

  • Long Island Railroad Facilities
  • MTA’s Bridges and Tunnels
  • New York City DEP’s Wastewater Pollution Control Plants
  • NYC School Construction Authority
  • Port Authority Bus Terminals and Airports

Code 59 Compliance Inspections ​

Code Rule 59 compliance ensures that your business is committed to reducing workplace injuries with the benefit of lowering worker’s compensation costs. Sound has licensed and experienced loss control consultants certified by New York State to perform Code Rule 59 Consultations.

At the opening conference, you can expect us to interview the person(s) familiar with the company’s workers’ compensation loss runs. We conduct a detailed review of all incidents your firm has sustained over the past four years and perform a physical walk-through of your workplace.

The consultation process involves an opening conference, a closing conference, and a consultation report, including targeted safety program suggestions.

Workplace Auditing

Sound’s Board-Certified Safety Professionals and Certified Industrial Hygienists provide project oversite by conducting safety and environmental audits based on project requirements

Construction Environmental Health and Safety Support

At Sound, Environmental Health and Safety is our area of expertise—and it’s the core of our business. We provide all required plans and documentation specific to your project needs and ensure a proactive safety culture.

Here is a sample of what we can provide:

  • Job Hazard Analysis (JHA’s)
  • Safe Work Plans (SWP’s)
  • Toolbox Talks
  • Template forms for Daily Reports, Daily Briefings, Equipment Checklists, Tracking and Trending

On-site Safety Staffing

When your project requires safety staffing, Sound will provide a team of Site Safety Representatives (SSR) and Safety Professionals that are intensely knowledgeable in federal, state, and city codes, rules, and regulations. They provide environmental and safety support on construction and other types of projects in the New York area based on project plans.

Environmental Health and Safety Plans (HASP)

Sound Environmental provides project-specific plans for clients working on construction projects in New York City, upstate New York and Long Island. We integrate your corporate policies and procedures with the project specification requirements to develop Environmental Health and Safety Plans (EHASP), Job Hazard Assessments (JHA), and Safety Work Plans (SWP), which details the safety and environmental aspects on the project. Our on-site Safety Professionals implement all elements of the plans for your organization.

Safety Services

At Sound, safety is at the core of everything we do every day. Our team of Site Safety Representatives and Safety Professionals are knowledgeable in federal, state, and city codes, rules, and regulations. We offer a wide range of safety services — From on-site staffing to Code 59 Compliance Inspections, Sound has a solution to meet your safety requirements.

We are currently providing Safety Services for: 

Long Island Railroad Facilities
MTA’s Bridges and Tunnels
New York City DEP’s Wastewater Pollution Control Plants
NYC School Construction Authority
Port Authority Bus Terminals and Airports

Code 59 Compliance Inspections ​

Code Rule 59 compliance ensures that your business is committed to reducing workplace injuries with the benefit of lowering worker’s compensation costs. Sound has licensed and experienced loss control consultants certified by New York State to perform Code Rule 59 Consultations.

At the opening conference, you can expect us to interview the person(s) familiar with the company’s workers’ compensation loss runs. We conduct a detailed review of all incidents your firm has sustained over the past four years and perform a physical walk-through of your workplace.

The consultation process involves an opening conference, a closing conference, and a consultation report, including targeted safety program suggestions.

Workplace Auditing

Sound’s Board-Certified Safety Professionals and Certified Industrial Hygienists provide project oversite by conducting safety and environmental audits based on project requirements

Construction Environmental Health and Safety Support

At Sound, Environmental Health and Safety is our area of expertise—and it’s the core of our business. We provide all required plans and documentation specific to your project needs and ensure a proactive safety culture.

Here is a sample of what we can provide:

  • Job Hazard Analysis (JHA’s)
  • Safe Work Plans (SWP’s)
  • Toolbox Talks
  • Template forms for Daily Reports, Daily Briefings, Equipment Checklists, Tracking and Trending

On-site Safety Staffing

When your project requires safety staffing, Sound will provide a team of Site Safety Representatives (SSR) and Safety Professionals that are intensely knowledgeable in federal, state, and city codes, rules, and regulations. They provide environmental and safety support on construction and other types of projects in the New York area based on project plans.

Environmental Health and Safety Plans (HASP)

Sound Environmental provides project-specific plans for clients working on construction projects in New York City, upstate New York and Long Island. We integrate your corporate policies and procedures with the project specification requirements to develop Environmental Health and Safety Plans (EHASP), Job Hazard Assessments (JHA), and Safety Work Plans (SWP), which details the safety and environmental aspects on the project. Our on-site Safety Professionals implement all elements of the plans for your organization.

Construction
Sound Environmental Associates has a diverse team of trained professionals, including Certified Industrial Hygienists, Professional Engineers, and Environmental Engineers, to support you throughout your construction project. We understand that safety, environmental planning, and the requirements for submitting the documents are critical. Our experience and knowledge of working with most city agencies allow us to streamline the submittal process. Sound’s mission is to start your project on time, stay within your budget, and achieve the project milestones.
Public

Sound Environmental Associates has provided services listed below to the Public Sector including public and private buildings, day care centers, housing projects, beauty salons, landscape companies, apartments, churches, private homes, retail, restaurants and many other businesses.

We offer the following services:

  • Code 59 Inspections and Consultant Reports
  • Noise Studies
  • Mold Investigations
  • Asbestos sampling
  • Indoor air quality investigations
Schools

Sound Environmental Associates has provided a variety of safety and environmental services to school districts in the NY region. We have also worked on several new construction projects for the New York City School Construction Authority (SCA). Sound Has conducted numerous indoor air quality investigations in response to employee/student complaints and have provided environmental and safety support for related construction projects.

We offer the following services:

  • Soil, lead, PCBs, asbestos, silica and mold sampling
  • Asbestos sampling
  • Indoor air quality investigations
  • Mercury monitoring during floor removal
  • Tank Closure Plans
  • Underground storage tank removal
  • Soil Boring Plans
  • Community Air Monitoring Plans
  • Community Air Monitoring for volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and particulates (i.e., dust)
  • Construction Health and Safety Plans