Zimmetry Environmental Highlights Occupational Exposure Risks During Puerto Rico’s Construction Boom

As Puerto Rico experiences a surge in new construction and renovation projects driven by infrastructure funding, hurricane recovery efforts, and private development, Zimmetry Environmental is raising awareness about health and safety risks facing construction workers across the islands.

The company, a leading environmental and industrial hygiene consulting firm based in Puerto Rico, warns that many worksites may be overlooking key occupational exposure hazards such as respirable crystalline silica, asbestos, lead, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), mold, and noise, all of which can cause long-term health effects if not properly managed.

“Puerto Rico’s construction boom is exciting for our economy, but it also means more workers are being exposed to hazardous dusts and chemicals,” said Harry Pena, President of Zimmetry Environmental. “Our goal is to help contractors, developers, and government agencies implement proactive monitoring and control measures before these risks lead to illnesses or regulatory penalties. Every job site in Puerto Rico can benefit from an exposure risk assessment. By identifying problems early, we help protect workers’ health, reduce liability, and improve project efficiency.”

Zimmetry Environmental provides comprehensive industrial hygiene services that include air sampling, noise monitoring, hazard assessments, and compliance support with Puerto Rico Occupational Safety and Health Administration (PR OSHA) and EPA requirements. The company also assists with employee training, written exposure control plans, and engineering recommendations to reduce workplace risks. Zimmetry encourages contractors, property owners, and project managers to schedule professional industrial hygiene evaluations and ensure that air quality and safety standards are met throughout every phase of construction.

For more information on Zimmetry Environmental’s industrial hygiene services, please visit www.zimmetry.com, call (787) 995.0005, or email info@zimmetry.com.

About Zimmetry Environmental
Since 2002, Zimmetry Environmental has been providing environmental consulting services to building owners and managers, architects, engineers, EHS professionals, and Fortune 500 companies. The company is based in Puerto Rico and provides services across the Caribbean and Central America. The professionals at Zimmetry offer environmental compliance, indoor air quality, asbestos, lead-based paint, Phase I ESAs, and general environmental consulting services.

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