Pinchin LeBlanc Environmental Ltd.

We provide infection control consulting and inspection services to health care facilities to minimize risk to hospital occupants during construction and renovation projects. Dust particles contaminated with bacteria and fungi created during construction and renovation projects have the potential for creating health risks for patients, staff and visitors.

The Canadian Standards Association Z317.13-03 addresses building construction or maintenance procedures to protect patients, staff and visitors. This document identifies that during construction related activities airborne mould spores, primarily Aspergillus, can lead to infection in patients with suppressed immune systems. The gram-negative bacterium, Legionella can also cause serious infection in patients. This bacterium can be found in water environments as well as soil and dust.

We provide services to minimize risk to hospital occupants during and after construction activities:

Specification design in accordance to the CSA Z317.13-03 requirements.
Specific procedural documents or maintenance management documents for conducting regular maintenance (i.e. standard practice for accessing upper ceiling spaces).
Infection control monitoring during construction projects. This includes dust level monitoring, airborne mould monitoring, and negative pressure monitoring.
Water testing and monitoring during plumbing renovations, water shut offs etc.
Construction isolation inspections (enclosures, negative air, etc.).
Onsite consulting and/or training for hospital staff or contractors.