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Environmental Health & Safety

Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) is a top concern for organizations of all sizes and across diverse industries. Each must confront various environmental challenges while maintaining workplace safety. EH&S principles not only safeguard the well-being of employees, but they play a pivotal role in shaping a company's reputation, productivity, and sustainability. A strong EH&S program is not just a legal requirement but a moral and strategic imperative, contributing to a healthier workforce, responsible corporate citizenship, and long-term success.

A History of Expertise and Innovation

RJ Lee Group has assessed environmental issues since the early 1980s when our Energy Technology Consultants (ETC) pioneered the recognition of specific air quality patterns. We developed a cutting-edge technique for identifying, measuring, and characterizing particles in the air using computer-controlled scanning electron microscopy (CCSEM).

RJ Lee Group has worked with clients in various industries, including the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), to assess and provide solutions for environmental factors that could affect our health. Our services have grown over the years, from setting controls for unbound nanoparticles (UNP) to designing and building test chambers to simulate specific environmental conditions.

Today we offer our expertise for our clients’ environmental and compliance concerns and perform rigorous assessment and management of potential environmental risks.

How RJ Lee Group Works with You

When environmental health and safety questions arise, you need clear answers you can trust—and data you can act on. RJ Lee Group partners with organizations to resolve complex environmental challenges, reduce risk, and support compliance through science‑based testing, analysis, and consulting.

We work alongside your team to understand your operations, identify potential hazards, and deliver practical solutions tailored to your environment. Whether you’re managing regulatory requirements, investigating a concern, or responding to an unexpected issue, our goal is to help you move forward with confidence.

Our scientists support clients across a wide range of environments—from hospital pharmacies and clean rooms to construction sites, manufacturing facilities, mines, and power plants. This real‑world experience allows us to anticipate challenges, focus investigations efficiently, and recommend effective prevention and control strategies.

We also design and implement comprehensive air sampling and monitoring programs, conduct environmental site assessments, and model air quality dispersion and potential impacts. With decades of experience and a commitment to defensible, science‑driven results, RJ Lee Group helps you make informed decisions and build safer, cleaner environments.

How We Support Your Needs

Regulatory‑compliant testing and analysis to support OSHA, MSHA, and EPA requirements, including asbestos, crystalline silica, hazardous metals, and vapor monitoring
Advanced particulate and nanoparticle characterization to address emerging and hard‑to‑define environmental concerns
Process monitoring and contamination investigations to identify issues early and minimize operational disruption
Testing to support SDS development and product warning labels, helping you meet disclosure and safety obligations
Simulated exposure studies to evaluate potential environmental or occupational risk before problems escalate
Materials characterization across the product life cycle, from raw materials through end use
Indoor environmental quality investigations in hospitals, pharmaceutical facilities, and microelectronics manufacturing environments
Assessment of underground or enclosed environments, including dust, temperature, and humidity conditions

Your Partner in Environmental Health & Safety

RJ Lee Group works with organizations that share a commitment to protecting the environment and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Our experts provide advanced testing and consulting services to help you identify environmental risks and maintain a safe, sustainable operation.

We perform a wide range of analyses to support environmental health and safety, including:

Testing for pollutants and hazardous substances in air, water, and soil
Analysis of raw materials and regulated industrial waste
Contamination detection in particulates or chemical vapors
Materials characterization to support sustainability and product stewardship
Indoor environmental quality investigations for sensitive environments

Industries face growing challenges in meeting environmental regulations and minimizing impact on natural resources. Our team understands EPA standards and other guidelines that govern environmental compliance. We help you assess potential environmental hazards and implement effective controls to protect your business, your community, and the planet.

Air Sampling & Environmental Health

RJ Lee Group works with organizations to identify environmental risks, monitor conditions, and implement strategies that maintain a safe and sustainable workplace. Our approach includes:

Consultation and Site Evaluation
We begin with a thorough inspection to understand your processes and identify potential environmental hazards.
Customized Monitoring Plan
Our team designs an environmental sampling and monitoring program tailored to your facility and regulatory requirements.
Comprehensive Analysis
We analyze samples from your workplace and surrounding areas to detect contaminants, hazardous substances, and emerging risks.
Actionable Recommendations
Based on results, we provide corrective actions and improvements to strengthen your environmental health and safety program.

RJ Lee Group goes one step further by identifying program gaps and recommending modifications to current policies and procedures.

A History of Expertise & Innovation

Today we offer our expertise for our clients’ environmental and compliance concerns and perform rigorous assessment and management of potential environmental risks.

Columbia Basin Analytical Lab

RJ Lee Group's Columbia Basin Analytical Lab (CBAL) in Pasco, WA offers our West Coast clients a conveniently located facility for a range of services including analytical chemistry, surface characterization, environmental and industrial hygiene, asbestos testing, and more.

Learn more about CBAL

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Keith Rickabaugh, CIH, MBA

Technical Director, Materials and Analytical Services

Keith possesses over 25 years of involvement using applied sciences and instrumental analysis methods to investigate matters that have or may have legal relevance. One of his core competencies is the ability to simplify complex issues and clearly communicate findings to target audiences as well as to the general population.

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