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Construction Environmental & Hazmat Control
Big data center sites move huge amounts of soil, concrete and fuel. AAAT3 manages stormwater, silica, spills and hazardous materials so fines, stop work orders and exposure claims never hit your project.
- SWPPP & stormwater
- Silica control
- Spill prevention
- Hazmat & waste
- Fuel & battery storage
By the numbers
What poor environmental control costs
Maximum EPA penalty per day, per violation, for construction stormwater permit violations
EPA, 2024Construction workers exposed to respirable crystalline silica
OSHA silica ruleLives OSHA estimates its silica rule saves each year, plus 900 new silicosis cases prevented
OSHA silica ruleConstruction air samples that exceeded the OSHA asbestos limit in a federal review
CDC MMWR, 2017What’s included
Environmental and hazmat control, start to finish
We keep the paperwork, the inspections and the field controls in line with your permits.
Stormwater and erosion control
Data center sites disturb many acres. Inspectors check the paperwork and the silt fence.
- SWPPP review and updates
- Weekly and rain event inspections
- BMP install and repair tracking
- Concrete washout and track out control
Silica, dust and air
Cutting, drilling and grinding concrete puts silica in the air your crews breathe.
- Written silica exposure control plans
- Table 1 controls and air monitoring
- Dust control for neighbors and live halls
- Respirator program support
Spills, fuel and hazmat
Generators, fuel tanks and batteries bring spill and chemical risks to the site.
- Spill prevention and response plans
- Fuel and chemical storage audits
- Hazardous waste tracking and manifests
- Battery and electrolyte handling
Project management and consulting
Project management and consulting for environmental work
AAAT3 can run your environmental compliance program, oversee environmental subs or audit the site before regulators do.
Environmental compliance management
We manage SWPPP inspections, permits, logs and corrective actions for the life of the project.
Best for: Large sites with stormwater and air permitsSilica and exposure control consulting
Exposure control plans, monitoring strategy and respirator program support.
Best for: Concrete heavy work and interior renovationsHazmat and waste program management
Storage, labeling, manifests and disposal tracked for every hazardous material on site.
Best for: Sites with fuel, batteries, coolants and chemicalsSpill prevention planning
SPCC style planning, spill kits and drills for fuel and generator work.
Best for: Generator yards and fuel systemsPre-inspection compliance audits
Mock regulator inspections with a fix list before the real one shows up.
Best for: Sites expecting EPA or state inspectionsContaminated soil and hazmat oversight
Oversight of abatement and soil removal contractors with documentation.
Best for: Brownfield sites and older buildingsHow it works
From permit to final stabilization
Review
Permits, SWPPP and hazmat inventory.
Plan
Controls, monitoring and spill plans.
Install
BMPs, washouts and storage set up.
Inspect
Weekly and rain event inspections.
Correct
Fixes logged and closed on time.
Close
Final stabilization and permit termination.
Rule of thumb: if it is not written in the inspection log, the inspector will assume it did not happen.
Ways to work with us
Pick the level of support you need
Start small with a review, put a qualified person on site, or hand us the whole program. Every option is priced to your scope.
Quick start
Environmental compliance audit
A site walk and paperwork review against your permits.
- SWPPP and log review
- Field audit
- Fix list
- Report in days
Most popular
On-site environmental oversight
A qualified AAAT3 inspector running your inspections and logs.
- Weekly and rain inspections
- Silica and dust checks
- Spill and storage audits
- Corrective action tracking
Full program
Environmental program management
We manage environmental and hazmat compliance for the whole project.
- Permit management
- Hazmat and waste tracking
- Sub oversight
- Owner reporting
What you get
Deliverables
Updated SWPPP
Plan matched to the current site layout.
Inspection logs
Weekly and rain event reports with photos.
Silica control plan
Written exposure control plan for each task.
Spill response plan
Kits, roles and steps for fuel and chemicals.
Hazmat inventory
Materials, storage and SDS on one list.
Closeout records
Permit termination and final records.
Standards
Codes and standards we work to
Environmental
3- EPA Construction General Permit
Stormwater discharges from constructionFederal
- 40 CFR 112
Spill prevention, control and countermeasureFederal
- 40 CFR 262
Hazardous waste generatorsFederal
Worker exposure
3- 29 CFR 1926.1153
Respirable crystalline silicaFederal
- 29 CFR 1926.1101
Asbestos in constructionFederal
- 29 CFR 1926.59
Hazard communicationFederal
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Every phase of the build, one partner
Where we do this work
Expecting a stormwater or air inspection? Get your site audited before the regulator walks it.
Get an Environmental QuoteFAQ
Common questions
What is a SWPPP?
A stormwater pollution prevention plan describes how a construction site controls erosion, sediment and pollutants. Most sites disturbing an acre or more need one under their stormwater permit.
How often are stormwater inspections required?
Most permits require inspections at least every 7 days or every 14 days plus after qualifying rain events. Your permit sets the exact schedule.
What does OSHA require for silica?
A written exposure control plan, Table 1 controls or exposure monitoring, respirators where needed, housekeeping rules and medical exams for workers who wear respirators 30 or more days a year.
Can AAAT3 manage our environmental compliance?
Yes. We run inspections, logs, permits and corrective actions for the life of the project.
Do you handle hazardous waste?
We track storage, labeling, manifests and disposal and oversee licensed waste contractors.
Get a quote for Construction Environmental & Hazmat Control
Tell us about your project, location and start date. We reply with a plan and pricing.
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