Legionella isn’t something you can see, but if it takes hold in your water systems, the impact can be serious. Found in warm, stagnant water—like in cooling towers, hot tubs, and building plumbing, it can lead to Legionnaires’ disease, a severe respiratory illness that can put both occupants and your reputation at risk. The good…
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Stormwater Annual Reports Due July 15: California IGP Compliance Guide What’s the Big Deal About Stormwater? Every time it rains, water runs off roofs, roads, parking lots, and construction sites—picking up oil, sediment, trash, heavy metals, and other pollutants along the way. This potentially contaminated runoff flows into storm drains and eventually into rivers, lakes,…
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How Unmanaged Noise Exposure Affects Worker Health, Safety, and Your Bottom Line At first, it just seems like typical background noise — the hum of equipment, tools at work, forklifts moving, or radios in the background. It’s part of the daily routine. But over time, consistent exposure to high noise levels can impact focus, communication,…
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The Safety Net Your Building Needs When Fire Protection Systems Go Offline It’s 9:12 p.m. on a Thursday. The office lights are off. Tenants have gone home. Cleaning crews are finishing up. You’re the last one out of your commercial building when your phone buzzes: “Heads up—the fire alarm system is down. Sprinklers, too.” You…
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What AHERA Covers, What It Doesn’t, and Why the Gap Matters Before Construction When it comes to asbestos management in schools, the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) plays a critical role in ensuring the safety of students, faculty, and staff. However, there is a common misconception that if a school has an AHERA report,…
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On Legacy, Innovation, and the Ongoing Work of Diversity and Inclusion Black History Month is a time to reflect on the profound contributions, resilience, and achievements of Black individuals throughout history. While well-known figures like Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks are often celebrated, there are countless unsung heroes whose stories deserve recognition. In…
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Key Contaminants Found in LA Wildfire-Affected Soils and How to Address Them During the most-recent Los Angeles County town hall meeting held on February 18, 2025, local officials and environmental experts discussed the ongoing efforts to assess wildfire-related contamination in residential soils. Community concerns over toxic residues left behind in affected residential soils remain a…
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My Journey of Growth and Success at A-Tech Tony T When I first joined A-Tech, I never imagined I’d be where I am today. Looking back on my journey—three years and eight months later—I realize how much I’ve grown, both professionally and personally. But if you had asked me at the beginning where I saw…
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Wildfires are a growing concern across California and the western United States. While their immediate destruction is evident, their lasting effects on air quality, soil health, and public safety often go unnoticed. Understanding these impacts and addressing them proactively is essential for safeguarding communities and ecosystems. Airborne Particulate Contamination One of the most visible effects…
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When A-Tech Consulting was called to assess environmental hazards on an offshore oil rig near Santa Barbara, we knew this job would be unlike any other. Situated two miles out at sea, the rig required us to take on a few unique challenges, including swing rope training for a safe transfer from the boat to…
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