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The Phylmar Group, Inc.
The Phylmar Group, Inc. was retained by a major clothing manufacturer to investigate a cluster of seven breast cancer cases in an office complex as part of an indoor environmental quality evaluation. Walkthrough surveys were conducted in the buildings. Facility maintenance personnel were interviewed, and records were examined to understand operation and maintenance procedures used in the buildings. Employee interviews were conducted to obtain an understanding of potential environmental agents in the work areas, work practices, and specific symptoms. Material safety data sheets for chemicals and products …

The Phylmar Group, Inc.
An indoor air quality evaluation was performed for a major real property developer and manager to investigate a series of complaints lodged by several tenant employees at one of the firm’s large southern California retail facilities. The complaints included eye, throat and respiratory irritation; headaches and dizziness; and allergic reactions and bronchitis. The employees stated that their symptoms began shortly after a water pipe broke flooding part of the tenant space. While efforts to dry various porous and non-porous surfaces appeared successful, residual moisture had been trapped …

The Phylmar Group, Inc.
The Phylmar Group, Inc. was retained to provide expert opinion in several asbestos litigation cases. In one case, the tenant of an office building alleged excessive exposure to asbestos containing materials as their basis for breaking a lease. Counsel on behalf of the building owner retained the consultant. Air sampling was performed in the building and found to be well below hazardous levels. The consultant provided deposition and trial testimony. The court found in favor of the building owner. Subsequent appeals by the plaintiff to the California …

The Phylmar Group, Inc.
The Phylmar Group, Inc. was retained by counsel representing manufacturers of mining equipment. The plaintiffs alleged that the equipment did not contain adequate safeguards to reduce dust levels. The plaintiffs alleged that their dust exposure from this equipment resulted in their contracting silicosis. The scope of work included obtaining and reviewing Mine Safety and Health Administration exposure data for the affected locations and job categories, examination of plaintiff experts depositions, and conducting an evaluation of the equipment manufacturer’s product literature as pertaining to health and safety recommendations. …

The Phylmar Group, Inc.
The Phylmar Group, Inc. was retained by a Fortune 500 energy company in a case involving a class action suit containing 36 plaintiffs. The plaintiffs alleged a variety of symptoms and illnesses were related to chemical exposure emanating from a petroleum refinery. The consultant’s activities included reviewing industrial hygiene data, use of personal protective equipment and engineering controls. Three depositions were given by an the consultant. The case was settled for an amount that was less than 10% of the originally requested sum.

The Phylmar Group, Inc.
The Phylmar Group, Inc. performed an indoor air quality evaluation for an automobile industry client, based in southern California, who was planning to move approximately 600 employees from its current location to a location within a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency designated Superfund site. The sampling plan was developed to address employee concerns regarding potential chemical exposure from Superfund site contaminants while working in the building and to address Proposition 65 risk issues. Sample results comparing outside chemical concentrations with inside building levels were presented during a meeting …

The Phylmar Group, Inc. designed a computer-based industrial hygiene strategic planning and data management system for an earth resources company to assist health and safety professionals in estimating human resource and capital requirements necessary for conducting exposure assessment and prioritizing engineering control applications. SEEAPT® optimizes allocation of resources and assists managers with strategic planning decisions. In addition, the system also includes an exposure data management module that provides 20 standard reports for tracking exposures of individual employees, similar exposure groups, facility locations, agents, and tasks. The module includes a variety …

The Phylmar Group, Inc.
The Phylmar Group, Inc. designed and conducted several statistically based exposure monitoring programs for the utility, mining, chemical, and automotive industries to evaluate worker exposures to metals, asbestos, noise, and solvents. These evaluations were performed to assess compliance with occupational health regulations and, where appropriate, California’s Proposition 65. In one example, a client who manufactured brake shoes wanted to assess employee exposure to asbestos that had collected on various building surfaces as the result of prior use of the fiber in production. The objective of the evaluation …

Mold Evaluations for Leased Modular Units across U.S.
Perform ongoing mold evaluations of modular units throughout North America for a leasing organization. Phylmar deploys local affiliates to efficiently deliver evaluations to assess water damage/moisture measurements and the visual presence of mold. Additional air and surface mold sampling is conducted when indicated. Remediation services are provided when necessary. A standardized assessment form is used to collect basic building information (year built, layout, modifications etc.), background data, visual observation results, sample results, and conclusions and recommendations. Remediation work plans are used to ensure …

CSC’s industrial hygienists conducted microbial investigation at a major school district in southern California. Apparently, the district uses modular units for classrooms, which were placed directly on soil. Few teachers, as well as some parents, complained of more than usual sickness and upper respiratory discomfort.
Our investigation included a visual, as well as, analytical sampling for laboratory analysis. The sampling was conducted over a week period, which included two episodes of the sampling in a day; mornings and afternoons. The results revealed no unusual mold spore counts, when indoor concentrations were …