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Promoting Workplace Health and Safety through Professional Industrial Hygiene Services

Elevate your occupational health standards with Bay West’s industrial hygiene services. In today’s dynamic work environments, safeguarding the health and safety of employees is more critical than ever. Our industrial hygiene team is prepared to assist you with workplace hazard management to protect your employees from safety and health risks associated with their jobs. From chemical exposures to excessive noise, ergonomic stresses, and biological hazards, our team of experts employs the latest methodologies and technology to assess risks and implement effective control strategies. Additionally, Bay West has Certified Industrial Hygienists (CIHs) on staff that provide project- and program-level technical oversight. Bay West’s industrial hygiene team includes a dedicated industrial hygiene staff including CIHs, Certified Safety Specialists, Certified Instructional Trainers, and company-owned equipment.

Our industrial hygiene services include:

  • Hazard Identification and Assessment: We conduct comprehensive evaluations to identify potential health hazards in the workplace. Bay West has experience with asbestos-containing materials, lead-based paint, building material, mold assessments, and more.
  • Exposure Monitoring and Control: We use advanced tools and techniques to monitor exposure levels and implement controls to reduce risks.
  • Program Development and Training: We create customized health and safety programs and provide training to educate employees on hazard awareness and prevention.
  • Regulatory Compliance: We ensure that your workplace meets all relevant health and safety standards and regulations through occupational exposure assessments, personal exposure monitoring, indoor air quality assessments, job hazard analyses, and more.

All Recent Experience

Transforming a Hazardous Property: Bay West Cleans Up Auto Salvage Yard

Bay West took on the challenge of cleaning up a cluttered and hazardous property at a former auto salvage yard. Our team worked diligently to clear away piles of debris, scrap metal, and dangerous materials, ensuring the site was restored safely and efficiently.
  • Minnesota
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A New Era in Underground Tank Cleanup: Introducing Bay West’s Aquatic Drones

Bay West faced the unique challenge of cleaning up a diesel spill in an underground storage tank (UST) containing 2.3 million gallons of glycol solution. Bay West’s innovative solution not only saved time and money, but also ensured the safety of staff as the drone operators worked safely above ground.
  • Minnesota
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PFAS Destruction Using Supercritical Water Oxidation

In partnership with General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS), Bay West is exploring the viability and cost-efficiency of using supercritical water oxidation (SCWO) for treating per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Tests achieved a remarkable 99.94% reduction in PFAS highlighting SCWO’s potential for effective PFAS destruction.
  • California
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Eglin AFB Munitions Investigation and Removal

Bay West conducts munitions investigation and removal at Eglin Air Force Base, allowing the site to be continuously utilized for training. Bay West collaborated with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and other state and federal agencies to provide military munitions support.
  • Florida
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Recent Insights

Biofilm Mediated Destruction of PFAS in Groundwater receives LCCMR recommendation for funding from the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund

Bay West is proud to announce our latest project, The Biofilm Mediated Destruction of PFAS in Groundwater, has been selected by the LCCMR for funding consideration. This project focuses on harnessing natural biofilm processes to eliminate harmful PFAS contaminants from groundwater, offering a sustainable solution to this critical environmental challenge.
  • 09/17/2024
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Did Your PFAS Sampler Shower This Morning?

The Complexities of Sampling for PFAS: How Bay West Ensures Accuracy and Avoids Cross-Contamination
  • 08/21/2024
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What Does 4 Parts Per Trillion Look Like?

The EPA has set the maximum contaminant level for PFOA and PFOS at 4 parts per trillion. These 'forever chemicals' are part of the PFAS group and can accumulate over time in the environment and the human body, posing significant health and environmental risks.
  • 08/05/2024
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Celebrating 50 Years of Environmental Excellence at Bay West LLC – A Letter from the CEO

Bay West has been at the forefront of solving our clients' environmental challenges for 50 years now!
  • 06/25/2024
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Bay West Pioneers Military Site PFAS Destruction in Collaboration with General Atomics

Bay West embarks on a groundbreaking venture in collaboration with General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) to lead innovative, applied research on eliminating per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) at Department of Defense (DoD) sites.
  • 05/31/2024
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New PFAS Rules: What it Means for You

In April 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced two new rules, the first-ever national standard for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) compounds in drinking water and the designation of two PFAS compounds as Superfund hazardous substances.
  • 05/23/2024
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