Top Remediation Contractor in the southwest.
Keers does over 50% of hazardous material removal in the Southwest!
Choosing Keers
Our dedication to quality, adherence to regulations, clear communication, and meticulous project execution has made us the preferred partner for hundreds of facility owners and operators. We have proudly delivered our environmental services on more than 15,000 projects. Our commitment to safety compliance stands out as unmatched.
Our Product
Our focus is on safeguarding your team’s health, your facilities, and the broader community. Once we complete your project, you’ll receive our exclusive ProDOC™ project closeout documentation. ProDOC™ contains essential regulatory compliance and liability protection materials, ensuring the well-being of your staff and the safety of your organization
1. TOXIC MATERIAL INSPECTION
The process starts with a thorough inspection of your facility. Our certified professional inspectors will collect samples from any affected areas and send them to an accredited laboratory for analysis.
2. SITE VISIT
Our remediation team works closely with you to analyze the report findings and helps your staff create a tailored toxic material abatement plan. This plan will align with your project requirements, including timelines, budgets, regulatory standards, and prioritizing the health and safety of everyone involved.
3. PRICING
Your assigned Service Coordinator at Keers will prepare a cost proposal that details the agreed-upon scope of work. This proposal will include a breakdown of costs, ensuring you have a clear understanding of what you’re paying for.
4. TOXIC MATERIAL REMEDIATION
After finalizing the scope of work, schedule, and pricing, Keers takes care of all the essential details, which include regulatory notifications and permits, mobilizing specialized equipment, preparing the work area, removing toxic materials, disposing of special waste, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
5. FINAL TESTING
Once the toxic materials have been eliminated and the final cleanup is meticulously completed, a comprehensive visual inspection is conducted. Upon passing this inspection, Keers brings in independent third-party environmental experts to carry out clearance sampling and analysis. This step is crucial to ensure there are no conflicts of interest during this important process.
6. CLOSEOUT
Once the analytical testing results confirm that the work area is safe for re-occupation, your Keers Project Leader will arrange a final inspection with you and your team. Within four weeks, you’ll receive our proprietary ProDOC® closeout documentation file and checklist, containing all the government-required project documents for your records.
Our Company Solutions
Why conducting a Toxic Material Inspection/Survey is one of the most crucial choices you’ll ever make.
In our experience, issues often arise when facility owners and operators overlook the necessity of conducting a comprehensive inspection before starting renovations, demolitions, or excavations.
When this happens, the situation can deteriorate fast. In the worst cases, disturbing toxic materials can lead to exposure for workers, employees, and the general public. Complaints may follow, triggering a response from EPA and OSHA regulators who rush in to investigate. Suddenly, your project is interrupted, and you’re on the phone with your attorney as the investigation unfolds, looking into violations, negligence, potential exposure, legal responsibilities, and cleanup costs.
It’s important to remember that environmental regulations carry strict enforcement measures, which can even lead to criminal penalties. Ignoring the need for a toxic materials inspection or survey can come at a significant cost to your organization.
The good news is that you can sidestep these troubles. By proactively partnering with Keers for this essential inspection and survey service, you’ll ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations. We’ll also help interpret the report findings and integrate them seamlessly with your facility plans.
Asbestos: The Ongoing Risks You Shouldn’t Ignore. While it may not be making headlines like it once did in the 1980s and 90s, asbestos remains a significant risk for facility owners, operators, employees, and the general public. With its presence in over 3,000 building products, the threat is still very much alive, and here’s why:
Health Effects -Asbestos is recognized as a carcinogen, meaning it can cause cancer when individuals are exposed to it. This hazardous substance is associated with a range of serious health issues, including asbestosis, mesothelioma, and various lung diseases. In the United States, roughly 10,000 people succumb each year to illnesses linked to asbestos exposure.
Asbestos Regulations – Asbestos is a substance that is strictly regulated by various authorities, including the USEPA, OSHA, and State/Local Health Agencies. It’s essential to identify and safely remove asbestos before any renovation, demolition, or disturbance of facilities, as required by law. Ignoring these environmental regulations can lead to severe consequences, including hefty fines, sanctions, and potential lawsuits.
Asbestos Litigation – Every year, more than 90,000 lawsuits related to asbestos exposure and property damage are initiated. The process of asbestos litigation can be expensive, lengthy, and can harm reputations as well.
Mold Remediation: Mold is a well-established health hazard. When it infiltrates a building, it seeks out moisture and thrives, leading to issues often referred to as “sick building syndrome.” Contaminated heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems can exacerbate the situation, dispersing fungal spores throughout the space.
Choosing a company that will effectively and completely address all mold issues is essential.
1. Containing the affected area
2. Removing all contamination
3. Cleaning the site
Keers has extensive experience in indoor air quality and mold remediation. We can help you identify the sources of mold contamination and even help you pinpoint future problem areas.
Lead: Another potential risk to keep on your radar.
Lead is a highly toxic metal that has been utilized for many years in various products such as paint, pipe solder, caulking, ceramics, and other building materials.
Lead-contaminated soil and dust created during construction can pose significant health risks, particularly to the nervous system. Exposure to lead can lead to various health issues, including behavioral problems, learning disabilities, seizures, and in severe cases, even death.
Like asbestos, lead identification and removal is highly regulated by USEPA, USHUD, OSHA as well as state/local health agencies. Penalties for non-compliance can be severe.
30 years of innovation
As one of the oldest asbestos and lead abatement contractors in the nation, Keers has led the way with innovative assessment/survey information that you need to protect people’s health during facility renovation/demolition projects. Keers seamless follow-on safe asbestos/lead abatement best practices assures a successful project outcome. In addition, Keers has developed labor reducing technologies that save money on your project.
Indoor air quality is becoming a serious concern. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the air inside our homes and buildings can be four to five times more polluted than the air outside. In fact, indoor pollution has recently been identified as one of the top five environmental risks to public health.
The National Energy Management Institute (NEMI) emphasizes that the advantages of enhanced indoor air quality are significant and should not be overlooked. These benefits encompass increased productivity, reduced absenteeism and claims, improved health for employees, customers, and visitors, as well as lowered healthcare costs.
A modern health and productivity necessity.
TIn today’s energy-efficient buildings, the design often results in structures that are “airtight.” While this may seem beneficial, it can inadvertently trap contaminants inside, preventing fresh air from circulating. Consequently, dust, mold, pollen, insect remains, chemicals, and unpleasant odors become confined within these spaces, creating an ideal environment for mold, fungi, bacteria, and other microbes to thrive.
Keers’ demolition teams have effectively taken down hundreds of buildings. Our skilled team knows that achieving safe and successful controlled demolitions relies on meticulous planning and execution. Consequently, we take pride in maintaining an excellent safety record.
We secure all required permits, develop a comprehensive work plan, and set a clear project timeline to ensure every aspect is addressed. This leads to a fast and safe demolition process.
We make it a priority to recycle as many materials as we can, not only to support the environment but also to help you save money.
Dust-Free Controlled Demolition
When construction dust infiltrates a facility, occupants often report feeling unwell, which negatively impacts productivity. Moreover, dust can damage computers and electronic equipment, and HVAC systems can become contaminated, spreading debris throughout the entire space.
In the last two decades, Keers teams have effectively prepared numerous contaminated sites for redevelopment. Our remediation services include the excavation and disposal of contaminated soils and sludge, management of fuel spills, removal of underground storage tanks, septic tanks, lagoons and ponds, as well as handling radiological waste.
Revamp your site effortlessly and securely with our diverse range of treatment solutions, which includes HEPA vacuum extraction, bio-remediation, controlled excavation, soil-washing, and on-site waste stabilization.
Modern energy-efficient buildings are designed to be “airtight,” which can inadvertently lead to a buildup of contaminants. This trapped environment keeps out fresh air, allowing dust, mold, pollen, insect remains, chemicals, and odors to circulate indoors. Consequently, these conditions create an ideal breeding ground for mold, fungi, bacteria, and other harmful microbes.
We offer a comprehensive selection of facility decontamination services designed to ensure your operations are environmentally clean and safe. Our skilled decontamination teams utilize proven methods that adhere to industry regulatory standards, providing you with the support you need for a compliant facility.
Biohazards:
It’s important to recognize that we operate in an environment where various biological threats can pose risks to the health of individuals within our facilities. Our decontamination services address concerns such as Hantavirus, pathogenic bacteria, particulate matter/allergens, swine flu, chlamydiosis (associated with pigeon fecal dust), cryptococcosis fungi, and rodent fecal matter.
HVAC Contamination:
Neglecting your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system can create a breeding ground for harmful bacteria, fungi, mold, and dust mites. These pollutants pose serious health risks. It’s essential to thoroughly assess your HVAC system to pinpoint any contamination that could lead to illness. We have powerful HEPA filtered vacuum systems and scrubbing devices that can efficiently clean and restore your system, ensuring a safe and healthy environment. If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out to us at [item].
