Kenneth S. Garza, CIH, Environmental Scientist
kgarza@ghp1.com
Mr. Garza has seven years of experience in various aspects of the environmental industry that include conducting numerous inspections for the determination of asbestos-containing materials, the development of abatement specifications for the removal of asbestos-containing materials, and the development of asbestos operation and maintenance plans. In addition he has conducted OSHA awareness training courses; numerous microbial investigations with an emphasis on causation, visual and analytical inspections for the purpose of developing Microbial Remediation Plans. He has also conducted numerous remediation projects from the selection of the contractor to the receipt of satisfactory post remediation samples and closeout reports.
Mr. Garza co-conducted Phase One Assessments of commercial properties which include the production of reports, conclusions and recommendations; classic Industrial Hygiene (IH) field work for purpose of identifying harmful agents to occupants in the residential and occupational setting; including working with, but not limited to, formaldehyde, xylene, respirable dust, carbon black (soot), volatile organic compounds (VOC’s), nicotine residue, pesticides, carbon disulfide, sulfur dioxide, hydrogen disulfide, and benzene; and literature research and compilation related to environmental and industrial hygiene issues.
