OCCU-TEC was contracted by a public government agency to identify and characterize the scope of environmental contamination within the workspace at a former munitions factory that was converted into a large urban federal office facility. When the WWII-era ammunition plant was converted into government office space in the 1960s, the complex was not decommissioned to the standards that are currently in place, which left significant contamination issues inside the structures. OCCU-TEC provided extensive support in identifying, quantifying, managing and developing mitigation strategies for contamination within the complex.
The former munitions complex presented several considerable challenges, including:
At the request of the government agency, OCCU-TEC provided a variety of environmental and industrial hygiene services to address these challenges:
OCCU-TEC's comprehensive approach not only addressed immediate contamination concerns but also provided ongoing support and expertise. This collaboration continued seamlessly as the project began to involve additional firms and areas of expertise, with OCCU-TEC serving as the industrial hygiene arm.
OCCU-TEC's expertise and meticulous approach led to several key technical achievements throughout the project:
Due to OCCU-TEC's efforts, the government agency effectively managed the environmental contamination at the former munitions factory while maintaining the operation of critical federal agencies. OCCU-TEC's ongoing support has been instrumental as the facility nears its final decommissioning in the coming years. The collaboration ensured the health and safety of the building's occupants and facilitated the complex's safe and efficient remediation efforts.
OCCU-TEC's work exemplifies our capability to manage extensive environmental investigation and remediation projects in challenging, operationally-constrained environments. By providing expert oversight, comprehensive testing and effective safety planning, OCCU-TEC has helped the government agency address significant legacy contamination issues, ensuring the safety and well-being of federal employees and preparing the site for its eventual decommissioning.
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