Pace® Environmental Services for Education
Providing a safe place for learning is vital to ensuring the best educational opportunities for students at every level, from daycare centers through
K-12 and institutions of higher education. Pace® environmental analysis services for education are designed to identify toxic substances that can impede a student’s ability to learn and thrive. When issues are uncovered, accurate laboratory data can help school administrators take practical, informed steps to eliminate health risks and reinforce the trust placed in them by students, parents, and staff.
Who We Serve
A bright future begins with a learning environment free from environmental toxins and contaminants.
Daycare Centers
Pre-Kindergarten
After-School Facilities
Elementary Education
Secondary Education
Colleges and Universities
Adult Learning Facilities
Creating an Environment for Students to Thrive
“Sick building syndrome” refers to a situation where the occupants of a building experience acute health issues linked directly to the time spent in the building. When students and staff feel unwell, it can hinder their ability to concentrate and increase absenteeism. With the average student in the U.S. spending 1200+ hours per year in school, ensuring an environment that promotes the health and well-being of students and staff is essential.
Pace® provides testing services for educational institutions focused on many common threats to the health, safety, and well-being of students and staff.
Lead & Copper Testing in Daycare and Elementary Education
Lead exposure in children can lead to neurodevelopmental issues, lower IQ, and behavioral problems. Excessive copper can cause gastrointestinal distress and, over time, may contribute to liver and kidney damage.
Lead & Copper in Drinking Water
Drinking water in daycare centers and schools is one of the primary routes of exposure to lead and copper for many young children. Since children spend a significant portion of their day in educational settings, ensuring drinking water safety is vital.
Lead in Air, Soil, Paint and Dust
Pace® also provides environmental lead testing for regulations designed to limit lead exposure in environments where children reside or spend time. To learn more, contact us about our environmental testing services for lead in air, soil, paint, and dust.
Pace® Asbestos Testing Services
Asbestos abatement remains a primary objective for many educational institutions, especially for buildings constructed before the 1980s. Renovation and demolition activities can uncover asbestos-containing materials. Asbestos fibers impact indoor air quality and are known to cause asbestos-related health risks, such as asbestosis, lung cancer, and mesothelioma. More recently, asbestos has also been found in drinking water systems, stemming from the decay of water mains constructed of asbestos-containing cement.
Fungi, Mold, and Mycotoxins Testing
Often present in older buildings, mold can impact the health and well-being of students and staff. Using advanced techniques and the latest instrumentation, Pace® microbiologists can identify the species and measure the extent of contamination so you can take the necessary measures to ensure student and staff safety and adhere to the latest regulations.
Specialty Services for Educational Institutions
Planning ahead can help educational institutions mitigate risks to students and staff. Some of the more frequently requested Pace® support services include:
Additional Resources
ESG COMMITMENT
As People Advancing Science®, we are proud to meet or exceed state and federal laws governing waste management and actively work to minimize our environmental footprint wherever possible.
Reducing
Solvent usage and emissions
Waste and solvent disposal
Glass/container disposal
Shipping weight requirements
- Online Education
- Lab Energy Audits
- Reusable Coolers
- Online Reporting
- Courier Optimization
- Solvent Recycling
OUR PROMISE TO YOU
We honor our commitments so you can honor yours™. We
promise to deliver a level of quality that meets your data
quality objectives — supported by personal service, ethical
standards, data transparency, and the highest level of support
possible. People Advancing Science. This is the foundation of the Pace® Promise.
- RELIABLE DELIVERY
- COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIPS
- EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE