Educational Institutions

Educational institutions have unique occupants and a responsibility to maintain a safe environment. Our firm is committed to providing safe solutions, formulating comprehensive programs and procedures to ensure schools and universities adequately plan, prepare, mitigate, and recover from disasters in order to continue the educational process without fear of accidents or illnesses.

Occupational Safety

Compliance review and audit
Industrial hygiene and indoor air quality
Air sampling (chemicals, mold, asbestos)
Noise exposure assessments
Air quality assessments
Asbestos abatement project management
Physical agent (chemical, biological, radiation) safety
Chemical hygiene plan development/review
Bio-safety plan development/review
Annual safety training (asbestos, noise, Hazcom/GHS, fire extinguisher)
“Tool-box talks” (ergonomics, ladder safety, driving safety)

Environmental Health

AHERA compliance: Building inspections for toxic materials, management plans and compliance review.
Spill prevention plans and storage tank compliance
Hazardous materials response (e.g. mercury or chemical spills)
Laboratory inspections
Laser safety programs
Radiation safety programs

Emergency Preparedness & Life Safety

Our firm can institute training and exercises to prepare your inhabitants for life-threatening emergencies.

First responder and team training
Faculty protective actions
Fire drill assistance
Tabletop/discussion exercises
Emergency action, evacuation, and fire safety plans
Emergency operations and crisis communications plans
HEOA/Clery reporting assistance
PA mandated safe schools templates (PEMA)

Case Studies

University Safety Programs
Bio-Terrorism Preparedness
Agriculture Rapid Response
Homeland Security Exercises
Biological Decontamination
Lead Exposure Assessments
Process Safety Management
Toxic Materials Assessment
Zika Prevention Tabletop

Testimonials

"Our most recent contact with Pennoni concerned removal and disposal of mounted zoological specimens deemed no longer unusable to the State Museum of Pennsylvania. Dr. Cocciardi and staff delivered a professional product. They were timely and their work was seamless. Examples such as this one are why Pennoni has my trust as the professional to contact for their professional advice and services." - Walter E. Meshaka, Jr., Ph.D., State Museum of Pennsylvania
"The depth of environmental health and safety experience that Cocciardi & Associates brings to our University has improved our risk management, emergency preparedness, OSHA compliance, and much more. Their professional staff provide services that would be difficult to perform in house." Justin Kraynack, Wilkes University
"Dr. Cocciardi and his staff have always been very responsive to our needs. They understand our industry and assets and I trust their knowledge and experience." Edward Senavaitis, Buckeye Partners, L.P.
"We decided to utilize the services of a consultant to assist with reorganizing our Emergency Management Plans and assist with full-scale exercises. Cocciardi was recommended by a mutual aid hospital in our region. The results for both the yearly EM Plans and full-scale exercises have exceeded our expectations. Cocciardi has provided us with the expertise and professionalism to create an outstanding program at our facility." - Thomas Smith, Hospital
"Our organization has worked with Cocciardi & Associates for greater than 10 years within multiple business units and locations. Their expertise and professionalism is only second to none. They are courteous and respectful to our employees while engaging them in the service/improvement opportunities being performed/assessed." - Robert Pazzaglia, CPG International
"I contacted Cocciardi after they were recommended by an associate from another company. I have utilized their services for PHA's, Compliance Audits and Facility Sitings and they have always done a professional job of performing each of these functions. I would recommend them myself not only for the services I listed but also because they have always been available to assist with questions I might have in between their visits." - John Snell, Tallgrass Energy

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