Poltech Monitoring and Oversight	To Top
Once the project is underway, professional and independent monitoring is necessary for a number of reasons: – To ensure complete, effective remediation – To ensure regulatory compliance – To keep the project within time and budget restrictions – To ensure cost effective implementation of hazard management strategies. We offer a wide variety of services to address your needs for quality support of your hazard management efforts. We provide a balanced and effective approach to risk management that addresses your economic, technical and operational requirements resulting in cost-effective solutions.
Stack Permitting & Licensing Support	To Top
Poltech recognises the importance of the regulatory licensing of stacks by the Air Quality Officer appointed in terms of the National Environmental Management Air Quality Act 39 of 2004. Our goal is to provide clients with an understanding of local requirements, while providing technical expertise in preparing licensing applications. We are familiar with statutory requirements related to air, water and hazardous materials and chemicals, as well as monitoring methods, procedures and suitable engineering control measures. Prospective operations or processes declared as scheduled (controlled) in terms of the Air Pollution Prevention Act, No. 45 of 1965, must register and receive licenses for all stacks. Poltech can assist clients in the above process by means of the following services: – Preparing licensing applications – Compilation of emissions inventory and air quality plan – Preparing licensing modifications requested – Responding to notices of deficiency – Reviewing applications to ensure high technical administrative quality – Providing community relation's support Our professionals can oversee the entire environmental and occupational health process from assessments and investigations to corrective measure studies, designs and implementation. Poltech can also assist with the planning and development of any required interim remedial measures, as well as manage and document construction activities. Poltech is further able to offer a turnkey service in terms of the drafting of specifications, service and operations manuals and drawings to client's requirements. Poltech's environmental specialists have the capabilities to complete projects within budget, with minimum down time and disruptions to plant operations. Poltech can supply: – cost estimates – conceptual engineering designs – final engineering designs, including specifications, drawings, operations- and maintenance    manuals. – technical and economic feasibility analyses – air and water pollution control equipment and related systems. As legislation is updated or revised, it may be necessary to retrofit control equipment. Poltech is able to adapt current technologies and new principles to older systems resulting in reduced time, lower costs and increased efficiency. Poltech can furthermore assist its client with approved suppliers and all aspects of project management from selection through the final commissioning of systems.
Air Quality Services to Local Authorities	To Top
In terms of the National Environmental Management Air Quality Act No 39 of 2004,, Local Authorities have specific responsibilities in the control of air pollution. Poltech, through understanding of industrial processes, as well as statutory requirements, can assist Local Authorities to perform their duties in terms of the above act.
Poltech Difference	To Top
Not only can Poltech measure the emission and ambient levels of toxic pollutants on behalf of the Local Authority or client, but can also offer the following: – Assist Local Authorities with the implementation of NEMAQA (Act 39 of 2004) – Monitoring of ambient Air Quality – Development of Air Quality Management – Management of Priority Areas – Air Quality Risk Assessments – Pollution Prevention – Atmosphere Impact Reports – Assistance in the control of atmospheric pollution by smoke. – Iso-Kinetic Stack Sampling From its professional engineers, scientists, chemists and technical support staff Poltech can assemble the right team of experts to address the specific needs of Local Authorities.
Pollution Monitoring & Control	To Top
Poltech through understanding of industrial processes, as well as statutory requirements, can provide you, the client, with efficient and cost-effective solutions for your pollution concerns. However, problems can only be managed once they have been quantified. Therefore, Poltech offers a full range of environmental monitoring services. Monitoring services include the following: – Soil, water and ambient air pollution monitoring – Source emission measurements – Iso-kinetic sampling of stack flue gasses – Gas analysis – Meteorological measurements. In performing the above services, Poltech only applies SANS, NIOSH, EPA, OHSA, ISO and other internationally approved test methods and procedures.
Statutory Requirements	To Top
The results of pollution measurements are evaluated against the relevant statutory requirements as stated in the following acts: – National Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, Act No. 108 of 1996; – Water Act, No. 36 of 1998; – Minerals Act, No. 50 of 1991; – Health Act No. 63 of 1977; – National Environmental Management Air Quality Act No. 39 0f 2004; – Hazardous Substances Act, No. 15 of 1973; – Environmental Conservation Act No. 73 of 1998; – Occupational/Mine Health and Safety Acts No. 85 of 1993 and Act No 29 of 1996; – National Environmental Management Act No. 107 of 1998 – Compensation for Occupational Injuries and diseases Act No. 130 of 1998.
Design the Solutions	To Top
Once Poltech has determined the scope of your problem, we can design an efficient solution. The goal of our designs is to ensure that your emissions and effluent comply with statutory requirements, with minimal impact on your operations. Working closely with you, Poltech can supply: – cost estimates – conceptual engineering designs and final engineering designs inclusive of specifications,    drawings, operations and maintenance manuals – technical and economic feasibility analyses – air and water pollution control equipment and related systems – system performance testing As legislation is updated or revised, it may be necessary to retrofit control equipment. Poltech is able to adapt current technologies and new principles to older systems resulting in reduced time, lower costs and increased efficiency. Poltech can furthermore assist its client with approved suppliers and all aspects of project management from selection through to final commissioning of systems.