"<p>METHODOLOGY<\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p>All bulk samples of suspect asbestos materials are analyzed by utilizing Polarized Light and Binocular Stereo<br>Microscopy In accordance to NIOSH (National institute of Occupational Safety & Health) Method 9002: 1994. Our<br>partnered laboratories are AIHA proficient, ensuring high accuracy and quality control of analysis. BCOHSR defines<br>asbestos-containing material as containing 0.5% or more asbestos content as determined by polarized light<br>microscopy, electron microscopy, and\/or gravimetric analysis. An exception is made for vermiculite- insulation. The<br>EPA recommends all vermiculite insulation is assumed to be asbestos containing. A qualified Person (QP) may<br>identify and assume materials to be asbestos containing.<br>All samples are collected in accordance to the Bulk Material Sample Collection Guide (G20.112) published by<br>WorkSafeBC. A secondary visual inspection is performed in order to identify other hazardous materials that may be<br>present within the building. Including but not limited to light ballasts & tube lights containing PCB\u2019s, Mercury<br>containing switches, Lead containing coatings and materials, CFC\u2019s in refrigeration equipment, mold<\/p>\r\n<p>contamination, chemicals, solvents, accelerants, smoke detectors containing radioactive isotopes and other bio-<br>hazards.<\/p>\r\n<p>Lead samples are analyzed using XRF device Niton XL2 600 (S\/N 118201). XRF (X-ray fluorescence) is a non-<br>destructive analytical technique used to determine the elemental composition of materials. XRF analyzers<\/p>\r\n<p>determine the chemistry of a sample by measuring the fluorescent (or secondary) X-ray emitted from a sample<br>when it is excited by a primary X-ray source. Materials containing concentrations of 10 ppm or greater with a 60<br>second reading time will be reported. The World Health Organization has indicated there is no known safe level of<br>lead exposure.<\/p>\r\n<p>Paints and manufactured products containing less than 90 ppm (0.009%) lead, are not considered to be lead-<br>containing under the Canadian federal law.<\/p>\r\n<p>A qualified person, (QP) is to perform an independent risk assessment and draft safe work procedures prior to the<br>disturbance of asbestos materials<br>Removal of Lead and asbestos materials must be performed following ALARA principals. This means worker<br>exposure must be kept as low as reasonably achievable. A qualified person should be consulted on the regional<br>regulations concerning the safe removal and disposal of hazardous materials.<br>Asbestos removal in B.C. must be performed by licensed abatement contractors and certified workers. The<br>Improper removal or disposal of asbestos materials may lead to fines, penalties or criminal prosecution.<br>Semi-destructive sampling methods were utilized during this inspection, with the aim of keeping the disturbance of<br>building materials to a minimum. Any dust or debris caused by sampling is immediately collected and removed in<br>order to control the risk of asbestos exposure to visitors & occupants.<br>If any concealed or untested building materials are uncovered while performing demolition activities, all work<br>must stop and [CECL] must be contacted immediately in order to perform further testing.<br>All building materials are to be treated as asbestos containing until targeted testing can prove otherwise<\/p>"