THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK CITY

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1 ECA ENVIRONMENTAL CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK CITY RAISING THE BAR FOR ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION

2 ABOUT THE ECA Trusted Environmental & Emergency Remediation Experts The ECA was founded in 1996 by a group of highly qualified environmental contractors committed to raising the standards of the industry. Working closely with legislators, industry experts and labormanagement, the ECA establishes best practices, standard procedures and safety initiatives which our members have committed to follow with ensured compliance monitored by ECA certified supervisors. Today, the ECA represents the top environmental contractors in New York City who are dedicated to: Creating comprehensive standards for the remediation industry Ensuring safety on all projects Promoting industry advancement in knowledge and safety

3 RAISING THE BAR FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CONTRACTORS The ECA is an advocate for higher standards and strict safety protocols for environmental contractors. We believe that all contractors should be held to the same high standards for safe remediation. ECA contractors require that their workforce maintain the highest quality skills and safety training for all work performed. We continuously work to raise awareness regarding the importance of training and provide informational seminars for environmental contracting professionals.

4 WHAT YOU DON T KNOW ABOUT YOUR FACILITY CAN HURT YOU Your facility may be at risk without trained professionals available to handle environmental hazards and emergencies. Is your environmental contractor ECA certified? ECA contractors are qualified to perform environmental remediation, emergency remediation and infectious material control services through the ECA s rigorous training and certification program. ECA members are qualified to perform services including: Removal of hazardous materials and debris Emergency cleaning and repairs Asbestos, mold and lead abatement Infectious organism cleaning and bacterial/ biological emergencies Fire and flood restoration services; among others.

5 THE RIGHT TOOLS FOR REMEDIATING ENVIRONMENTAL EMERGENCIES ECA contractors offer 24/7 emergency response services for any disaster including: 24-hour emergency response call centers Emergency assessment, cleaning and repairs Removal of hazardous materials and debris Asbestos, mold and lead abatement Infectious organism cleaning and bacterial/biological emergencies Fire and flood restoration services

6 WORKING FOR YOUR HEALTH Your facility may be at risk without trained professionals available to handle environmental hazards and emergencies. The ECA is building awareness regarding hazardous materials and infectious airborne pathogens to help reduce liability and costs for facilities owners and managers, particularly in the healthcare industry. Many healthcare institutions are cutting back costs, but still strive to achieve the same high levels of safety and cleanliness for their patients. Preventing the harmful impact of infectious organisms in these sensitive environments is a crucial goal for healthcare professionals and administrators.

7 INVESTING IN THE FUTURE The ECA is setting the standard for safe, effective environmental remediation practices through: $10 million invested in training the ECA-certified workforce Partnering with government and industry leaders to develop best practices and protocols Ground-breaking Labor-Management Safety Compliance initiative Formation of the Environmental Advisory Council to discuss environmental issues that affect multiple industries and various types of faciliities

8 ECA ENVIRONMENTAL CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION COUNT ON ECA CERTIFIED CONTRACTORS TO GET THE JOB DONE RIGHT Contact the ECA today to learn more about the advantages of working with an ECA certified contractor. The Environmental Contractors Association of New York City 5 Penn Plaza, 19th Floor New York, NY T E. joyeca@earthlink.net For information on our special remediation programs for building owners and operators, please visit