Industrial Hygiene, Health & Safety Consultants and Training
HSA specializes in Industrial Hygiene, Asbestos and Lead Consulting & Training services, provided by highly skilled and credentialed professionals to include the areas of Industrial Hygiene and Safety Services, Indoor Air Quality, and Asbestos and Lead Services, among others.
Keywords: Certified Industrial Hygienist, CIH, CAC, Asbestos Consultant, Safety, REHS, CSP, LBP, Lead-based Paint, AHERA, Training
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Founded in 1970 as a partnership, HSA has maintained industrial hygiene as the focal point of its operation, structuring its field services in a way to properly assist government, commercial and industrial management groups in evaluating hazards and recommending control measures. HSA was incorporated in 1978 in California.
What is your primary product or service?
Health Science Associates is experienced in identifying, monitoring and facilitating the control of a variety of hazards, including but not limited to, asbestos, lead, dust, noise, volatile organic compounds, total recoverable petroleum hydrocarbons, pesticides, polychlorinated biphenyls, polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons, metals and coal tar pitch volatiles in the air, soil and in building materials using validated state of the art sampling, including integrated and direct reading monitoring technology. Our services include, but are not limited to, traditional industrial hygiene evaluations and investigations, indoor air quality (IAQ) evaluations and investigations, environmental evaluations and investigations, asbestos and lead-based paint (LBP) consulting services, and microbiological (i.e. bacteria and fungi) investigations and evaluations. Our consulting services also include specification preparation and monitoring and administration of the specification for a multitude of large and small projects, including asbestos abatement, LBP, mercury contamination, bird feces, and microbiological projects. We audit employer health and safety programs and write Operations and Maintenance (O & M) programs, respiratory protection programs, illness and injury prevention programs, et. al.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
With eight Certified Industrial Hygienists, two Certified Safety Professionals, seven California Asbestos Consultants, and a fully credentialed lead team, HSA has an experienced, flexible staff that can respond quickly to emerging situations and evaluate documentation quickly and accurately. Our consulting practices include providing a wide range services to our clientele.
Which areas do you service?
Health Science Associates primarily services the West Coast, but we are often called to other states and Canada.