Certified Coating Specialists Selected by BCIT for Hazardous Lead Abatement Project
CCS has been awarded the Lead Abatement, Coatings and Linings of thirteen tanks in their new Instrumentation lab. BCIT had issued a Request for Proposal to determine the requirements and correct methodology to reline 13 tanks to be used in the new lab. On inspection of the work site CCS suggested that a lead test should be done to ensure all contractors would know if a lead risk factor existed. BCIT executed the lead testing and found that the tanks were indeed lined and exterior painted with lead based coating materials. An added complexity was that the tanks have already been installed within the lab and the extensive mechanical work is well underway. CCS’s drafted a proposal that took all risks into account and offered a program that would control the risks while meeting the colleges goal of removing all the lead paint and re-coat the 13 tanks while protecting the facility, students and work force in the area.
States Kevin Leigh-Project Manager ” this operation will see the utilization of the extensive and comprehensive training that is a core fundamental of the CCS vision. CCS will assign to this job two trained SSPC C3 Certified Lead Abatement Supervisors to ensure compliance with lead abatement regulations and procedures. The deployment of one of our steel grit Recycler Abrasive Blast units will allow continuous retrieval of the media thus minimizing air born dust risk to all parties. Class 1A Containment will be utilized to contain the tanks and both Occupational and Ambient Air sampling will be used throughout as part of our diligence to Health and Safety”. CCS will work after hours to minimize the impact to the busy school environment, with upwards of 40 000 students coming and going from campus. “We expect challenges”, says Kevin Leigh, “but the training that all staff receive at CCS, effective management and clear communication with the Client will result in another successful project.
