LeChase Center to Train Workers to Contain Noise, Dust During Construction at Health Facilities At the ICRA training center, workers will learn to use temporary hard barriers to contain construction work areas; high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters to remove dust and other contaminants; and techniques for personal protection and cleaning. The barrier walls, made of plastic and aluminum and filled with insulation, reduce sounds by 50 percent, enough to deaden loud, sharp sounds. The HEPA filtration removes a very high percentage of particulates and creates negative air pressure that draws air into the enclosed construction area, rather than allowing dust-laden air to escape into the occupied areas of the LeChase Vice President David Campbell tells customers and other stakeholders about the center.
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hospital or laboratory. Trainees will also learn procedures to maximize the
eChase Construction Services opened a new training center
effectiveness of the system, including cleaning themselves of
that will be used to teach best practices for containing
dust with HEPA-filtered vacuums before leaving the enclosed
noise, dust and contaminants during construction projects
construction area, and using sticky mats inside the space
in hospitals, pharmaceutical research companies and other
to remove and safely secure dust and particulate matter
critical facilities. The mix of classroom and hands-on training
from boots. In addition, training will cover use of personal
in containment barriers, negative air pressure, HEPA filtration
protective equipment (PPE) and proper housekeeping in this
and good housekeeping techniques will reduce the risk of cross
specialized environment.
contamination and provide a safe environment for patients, staff and others while nearby renovations occur.
LeChase, a leading national firm specializing in healthcare, life
Located at LeChase’s office in Armonk, the new infection
first firms in Westchester County to invest in the technology and
control risk assessment (ICRA) training center, that opened
offer it to customers seeking superior infection control, enhanced
in December, is believed to be one of the first in the country
safety and noise reduction during construction.
sciences, education and commercial construction, was among the
developed by a private company. It will be used as a resource organization-wide to ensure the firm’s employees and subcontractors stay at the forefront of the emerging and
“LeChase has already applied this system and technique successfully on important projects at several healthcare centers,”
established health and safety protocols.
Campbell said. “Our core value is to do the right thing; this fuels
“As LeChase continues to grow its client base in the healthcare
excellence for our clients.”
our passion to create safe work environments and to deliver
and pharmaceutical industries, this new ICRA training center will provide a critical skill for LeChase employees and for our subcontractors,” said David Campbell, LeChase vice president. Campbell made his remarks during an event introducing the center to customers and other stakeholders. “With our center, we will train workers to properly use the systems and exercise the care needed to ensure our work does not disturb hospital patients and visitors, and researchers at pharmaceutical companies.” ON THE LEVEL:
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