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Pinchin Ltd. Continues with US Growth Acquiring Ransom Consulting LLC

Building on its premier environmental and engineering solutions platform, Pinchin continues its growth in the US with the acquisition of Ransom Consulting LLC (“Ransom”). 

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BC School District Asbestos Inspections

Written by Hussien Jaffer, Director, Hazardous Building Materials Group, Pinchin Ltd. Pinchin is pleased to provide updates on ongoing and upcoming WorkSafeBC (WSBC) Sustained Compliance Initiatives for Schools that affect…

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Bill 5: Workers Compensation Act – Asbestos Licensing and Certification in British Columbia

Written by Sean Douglas, National Practice Leader, Hazardous Building Materials Group, Pinchin Ltd. What is Bill 5: Workers Compensation Act? In 2022, the provincial government introduced changes to the Workers…

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Environmental Risk Assessments in Alberta

An Environmental Risk Assessment (ERA) is a scientific evaluation of the human and/or ecological health risks associated with contaminants of concern (COCs) present in soil and groundwater. Human and ecological “receptors” may be exposed to these COCs through multiple exposure pathways including ingestion/uptake of soil or water, inhalation of vapours, and direct contact with contaminated media. Receptor exposures are estimated, and risks quantified, using established models and toxicological data.

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Global Recycling Day – How Pinchin Supports Waste Diversion

Written by Erin Lavaille, Sustainability & Corporate Programs, Pinchin Ltd. Global Recycling Day was created in 2018 to help create awareness and the importance recycling plays in preserving our planet….

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Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in the Environment

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a collection of over 4700 man-made chemical compounds that contain carbon-fluorine bonds, one of the strongest chemical bonds in organic chemistry. They are highly persistent in the environment and will accumulate in the human body because they do not break down readily. These compounds are found in the environment at low concentrations around the world.

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World Wildlife Day 2023 – Partnerships for Wildlife Conservation

Written by Elizabeth O’Hara, Project Biologist, Environmental Science, Pinchin Ltd. World Wildlife Day is an international celebration of wild animals and plants and the contribution they have on the planet and our daily…

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