Dade Moeller offers envionmenental consulting services that address a wide variety of concerns. Occuptional Safety and Health, Radiation Safety Services and Radiation Protection, Industrial Safety, Medical Physics Services and Safety Culture Services.
2. Dade Moeller Environment, Safety and Health (ES&H)
Consulting Services
Although Dade Moeller started as a health physics consulting company based on the radiation
protection expertise of its founders, today we offer much more. Our ES&H consulting services
can address your needs in the areas of radiation protection, occupational safety, industrial
hygiene, environmental protection, and quality assurance.
Program Audits and Assessments
Dade Moeller brings extensive practical experience to every assignment, and our clients
have come to depend on our ability to identify significant issues and recommend innovative
improvements. Our observations and opinions are always honest and forthright when
discussing potential concerns. We present information on uncertainties, risks, and costs, and
recommend proactive solutions for our customers. Dade Moeller has established a record of
quality, integrity, and candor in our audits and assessments.
Dade Moeller has performed comprehensive annual audits of medical and industrial radiation
safety programs involving licensed radioactive materials and other sources of ionizing radiation.
The audits help our clients ensure that their radiation safety programs meet all regulatory and
license requirements, and they identify and correct program weaknesses prior to an official
federal or state regulatory inspection. Our audits follow the guidelines established by the U.S.
Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) in NUREG publications, as well as guidelines for sources of
ionizing radiation regulated solely by the individual states.
We are thoroughly familiar with health, safety, and environmental regulations and know how
they apply in real-world circumstances. And following our audits and assessments, we have
developed and implemented critical system controls tools including contract and needs
assessments, audit programs, requirements analysis, interface controls, and life-cycle cost
analyses.
Types of Assessments and Audits Include:
• Radiation Safety Program Audits • Pathway and Risk Assessments
• Leadership Safety Assessments • Exposure Assessments
• Life Safety Code Audits • Occupational Safety Subject
• OSHA Program Audits Matter Expert Assessments
• OSHA Record Keeping Audits • Readiness Assessment Planning
• Incident and Accident • Root Cause Analysis
Investigations • Effectiveness Reviews
• Compliance Assessments • Corrective Action Recovery
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3. Emergency Response
Dade Moeller has provided emergency response services for several clients, including
responses to major disasters such as the Gulf oil spill in 2010 and the Fukushima nuclear
accident in 2011. On a smaller scale, our staff has been instrumental in helping clients respond
to spills of radioactive liquids and hazardous chemicals, lost radioactive materials, improper
disposal of radioactive and hazardous materials, and incidents involving contamination of
workers. We conduct surveys of contaminated personnel, facilities, and equipment to ensure
proper remedial actions. Regarding radioactive materials, we are licensed by the States of
Maryland, Washington, and Tennessee to provide emergency response activities to:
• Isolate, identify, and package for transport licensed materials found in trash
• Perform decontamination and decommissioning activities
• Package and prepare for transport licensed materials, sealed sources, and
devices containing licensed material
• Possess equipment contaminated with residual amounts of radioactivity incidental
to the services described above
We can provide a 24-hour emergency response phone number for our clients to request
consultation and on-site emergency response services. Our radioactive material licenses are
accepted in all other states under reciprocity agreements with the NRC and Agreement State
agencies.
Litigation Support
Dade Moeller has received acclaim for our work on radiation litigation cases. Unlike
most consulting firms who lend their expertise in the litigation arena, Dade Moeller
does not focus exclusively on plaintiffs or defense – we focus on good science. We
have had the privilege of illuminating and clarifying the boundaries where good
science and the public interest meet. Notably, we can:
• Develop expert reports on radiation sources, exposures, doses, and risks
• Provide technical analyses of reports by opposing experts using the principles
of good science
• Identify and, if necessary, reconstruct historical radiation and exposure risk
• Provide respected expert witnesses
• Interpret the technical basis of laws and statutes defining requirements
for radiation protection
• Evaluate historical compliance with standards, requirements, and license conditions
• Identify and coordinate the support of nationally recognized experts in medicine,
engineering, chemistry, hydrogeology, risk analysis, and other fields
We serve clients throughout the litigation process on all matters involving exposure to
radioactive and hazardous materials. Our efforts help our clients ensure positive representation
in court; understand allegations, laws, and scientific principles; develop their best case
consistent with the principles of good science; and emerge with their reputations intact.
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4. Dade Moeller Radiation Protection Services
Consistent with our roots in the health physics profession, we are proud to offer a full range
of radiation protection services. With over 17 years in business and a staff that includes more
Certified Health Physicists (CHPs) than any other private entity in the United States, if you have
a need or problem involving radioactive materials, radiation generating machines, or radiation
exposures to personnel, we have the expertise to help.
Radioactive Material License Applications
Applying for and maintaining a radioactive materials license can be technically daunting and
expensive. We can streamline and expedite the licensing effort by helping you:
• Prepare new license applications
• Develop written radiation safety programs
• Communicate with regulators on your behalf
• Qualify or provide your radiation safety officer
• Implement and maintain license conditions
• Specify required equipment and services
• Train personnel to fulfill license requirements
Dade Moeller secured the license for a radioactive material disposal site in nine months, an
unparalleled schedule accomplishment. For a new analytical laboratory, we developed the
radiation safety program and obtained a specific license in approximately two months. Dade
Moeller experts can ensure success in securing and maintaining a license for your business in a
cost-effective and timely manner.
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5. Instrument Calibration
Dade Moeller has performed more than 15,000 calibrations
of radiation detection instruments. We offer exposure and
contamination calibrations as well as on-site calibrations of fixed
monitoring equipment. Our calibration procedures follow ANSI
Standard N323A-1997, “Instrument Test and Calibration, Portable
Survey Instruments.” On completion of calibration, we issue a detailed
calibration certificate for each instrument. In addition, we label
each instrument to document applicable calibration data for quick
reference in the field.
Radioactive Sample Analysis
Dade Moeller analyzes thousands of samples annually for
government and commercial institutions. Using liquid
scintillation and gamma counting technology, our well-trained
technical staff can provide defensible analysis for many different
types of samples including:
• Filter or Swab Testing
• Contamination Swipe Samples
• Leak Tests
• Urine Bioassays
• Water Samples
Our staff understands the importance of rapid turnaround
of results that are required to manage a radiation safety program. Analysis is generally
completed the same day samples arrive. On completion, we will provide a complete report
that details the analytical results.
Our lab adheres to a rigorous Quality Assurance program that meets and follows the standards
provided under ISO/IEC 17025, ASME/NQA-1, and the NELAC Standard. Our laboratory
capabilities enable us to achieve detection limits and make isotopic determinations consistent
with nationally recognized standards.
Final Status Surveys
Dade Moeller has been highly successful in defining final status radiation limits for closure
and environmental restoration, advancing public understanding, and moving restoration
forward based on valid assessments. We have performed numerous final status surveys (FSS)
for biomedical research, pharmaceutical, and academic institutions in support of license
amendments and request for termination. Our FSS projects are based on the guidance
provided in the Multi-Agency Radiation Survey and Site Investigation Manual (MARSSIM) and
have produced technical reports that have been consistently accepted by regulatory agencies.
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6. Diagnostic and Therapeutic Medical Physics
Our staff is ready to assist you in ensuring your operations minimize radiation doses
to workers and patients and comply with federal and state regulations. Dade Moeller
provides physics coverage and clinical support for therapy departments including chart
checks, brachytherapy, and routine quality assurance. We also provide support during
busy clinical times, either due to increased workload, installation of new equipment, or
vacation coverage. In addition,
we have licensed inspectors who
can perform the required state
inspections for linear accelerators,
tomotherapy, simulators, and
diagnostic units, including C-arm
fluoroscopic, radiographic, CT,
MRI, and other machines. Our
medical facility services also include
supporting your radiation safety
program, nuclear medicine, and
radiation safety committee through
on-site inspections, training, meeting
assistance, and serving as the
Radiation Safety Officer.
We assist with licensing and accreditations of the American College of Radiology (ACR), the
Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC), and other accreditation bodies. Additionally,
we can design or provide reviews of quality management programs and provide clinical
reviews of your department to suggest methods for increased patient safety and efficiency.
X-ray Machine and Service Registration
State regulations require the registration of x-ray producing machines. Dade Moeller can
assist you in the registration of your equipment and the preparation of documents and
reports required by your state.
In addition, states require the registration of any person who engages in the business of
installing or servicing radiation generating machines. Services requiring registration can
include, but are not limited to:
• Installation and servicing of radiation machines and associated components
• Calibration of radiation machines or radiation measurement instruments or devices
• Radiation protection or health physics consultations or surveys
• Personnel dosimetry services
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7. Dade Moeller Occupational Safety
and Health Services
For years, Dade Moeller has been helping clients develop and implement Occupational
Safety and Health (OSH) and Industrial Hygiene (IH) programs that effectively prevent
and control health and safety hazards in the workplace. Clients rely on our expertise
for implementing cost-effective worker protection measures that enhance productivity
while ensuring regulatory compliance. Our company has more than 40 safety and
health professionals, many of them certified [e.g., Occupational Health and Safety
Technologist (OHST), Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST), Certified
Loss Control Specialist (CLCS), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), and Certified Safety
Professional (CSP)]. Hiring Dade Moeller provides your company with access to our
depth and breadth of staff.
Our services include:
• Assessing and controlling hazards
• Optimizing employee protection and health
• Providing project start up and turnkey services to develop, implement, or upgrade
safety or industrial hygiene programs in response to customer needs or changes in
regulatory guidelines
• Evaluating impacts and providing support for new or changing regulations or
standards (e.g., 29 CFR 1910, 29 CFR 1926)
Staff specialized safety focus areas include:
• General Industry
• Construction
• Chemical Weapons
• Oil and Gas
• Commercial and Government Nuclear
• Food Production Facilities
• Wind Farm Construction and Maintenance
• Litigation including Workers’ Compensation
• Specialized or Tailored Safety and Health Training
Our staff is skilled in IH sampling and field analysis, from sampling technicians to CIHs
with 30 or more years of experience. IH sampling includes, but is not limited to, air,
bulk, surface and direct reading instrument sampling, using OSHA, NIOSH, and EPA
sampling methodologies.
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8. Safety and Health Program Development
Dade Moeller is an industry leader in developing, assessing, and implementing OSH and IH
programs in both commercial and government sectors. Our corporate expertise has been
developed through work performed for commercial clients, the Department of Energy,
the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, the Department of Defense, and
nuclear power utilities. We have in-depth knowledge of the types of issues that have proven
to be critical to safe operations, including Job Hazard Analysis/Job Safety Analysis; rigging;
scaffolding; confined space entries; ergonomics; asbestos, beryllium, and lead; organic vapors;
and proper use of personal protection equipment.
Areas of expertise include:
• Regulatory Compliance • Hearing Conservation
• Construction Safety • Ergonomics
• Industrial Safety • Program Audits
• Chemical Exposure Assessment and • Employee Training
Monitoring • Decontamination and Demolition Safety
• Hazard Assessment • Emergency Preparedness
• Respiratory Protection Programs
Incident and Accident Investigation
Dade Moeller’s safety staff includes subject matter experts in industrial hygiene, occupational
safety, safety engineering, process safety, laser safety, and consequence assessment. Our staff
members have led or participated in a number of incident or accident investigations including
near-misses, personnel overexposure investigations, OSHA investigations, and investigation
of accidents involving fatalities. We offer staff members trained in root cause analysis and
corrective action development, and we provide an independent and disciplined approach to
incident and accident investigations.
Services include:
• Incident Investigation
• Accident Investigation
• Occupational Safety
Subject Matter Experts
• Program Reviews
• Bargaining Unit Interface
• Report Preparation
• Root Cause Analysis
• Development of Corrective
Actions
• Effectiveness Reviews
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9. Dade Moeller Environmental Services
Dade Moeller understands that complying with environmental statutory and
regulatory requirements is essential for any business. Our knowledge and
experience with environmental programs enables us to anticipate environmental
requirements for a program or project lifecycle, helping our clients avoid surprises
and maintain compliance.
Dade Moeller has extensive experience in planning environmental projects,
managing sampling activities, and evaluating the resulting data. We have
facilitated over 40 Systematic Planning Processes encompassing all types of
decisions for waste treatment and disposition, contaminated facility remediation,
natural resource management, and environmental restoration. The systematic
planning approach is central to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s
environmental characterization programs and requires mediation skills, technical
expertise, and knowledge of environmental regulations. Dade Moeller personnel
regularly assess environmental testing laboratories located around the country
for performance adequacy based on the National Environmental Laboratory
Accreditation Conference (NELAC) components, the 2009 criteria from The NELAC
Institute (TNI), and
requirements of
Deep Water Horizon Response the International
Organization for
Standardization (ISO).
Dade Moeller works
Provided rapid-response to NOAA through
Industrial Economics, Incorporated (IEc) to provide
Sample Quality Management services.
with clients to
Established Sample Intake and Logistical Centers strategically plan
in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Florida (2 centers),
covering more than 1600 miles of coastline. environmental data
Manages the quality of information
& environmental samples. collection, sampling,
Provides Procurement, Storage and Rapid-
Response Supply for NOAA intake teams.
and analysis for
Performs On-site Processing (Accessioning) of environmental
environmental samples & data.
Trains Environmental Sampling Teams and Lead projects. We guide
Sample Techs, in data handling, nomenclature of
samples, chain of custody, and timing of data. clients in determining
Places properly trained technicians for sample and
data intake on boats in the Gulf Region.
the type, quantity,
Mobilized over 125 specialized personnel (with
over 65 full-time) over a 4 month period since
and quality of
May 24, 2010 .
environmental data
Processed over 30,000 environmental samples.
Provided more than $500K in environmental
needed to balance
sampling supplies.
risk and cost, and to
Assisted in the collection of over 5000
environmental samples at sea. support technically
Manages Over $300K in fixed facilities and
equipment. defensible decisions.
Coordinated over 1500 intakes of environmental
samples, observation data and embarked on rapid-
This process can
response supply runs.
ensure our clients
Headquartered in Richland, WA, Dade Moeller (www.moellerinc.com) is a nationally recognized professional consulting firm
with offices in 12 states and over 200 ESH&Q professionals.
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10. meet, and in some cases, exceed project budgets and schedules. Dade Moeller provides
Systematic Planning for environmental projects involving:
• Soil/Groundwater Characterization and Remediation
• Integrated Environmental Monitoring
• Risk Assessments
• Decontamination and Decommissioning
As an example of our capabilities, Dade Moeller provides rapid/emergent sample quality
management services in support of the Natural Resource Damage Assessment (NRDA)
for the British Petroleum Deep Water Horizon oil spill. We operate a team with more
than 70 environmental scientists and data quality management personnel, establishing
operations across all 1,600 miles of the Gulf Coast. In less than a year, our environmental
specialists successfully processed more than 60,000 samples in a multitude of matrices
and environmental media with less than 1% loss of sample integrity.
We are helping our clients reduce their regulatory compliance burdens and maintain their
corporate image through environmental stewardship by helping them establish, upgrade,
or maintain compliant environmental programs. We can:
• Assess emission control programs for compliance with license requirements and
environmental regulations
• Design environmental monitoring programs in support of license application and
implementation efforts
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11. Founded in 1994, our Company proudly bears the name of Dr. Dade W. Moeller,
CHP, PE, a premier scientist and educator in the fields of health physics and
environmental health. From the Company’s inception, we have been dedicated
to establishing and maintaining high standards for professional integrity, work
commitment, and technical excellence, the hallmarks embodied by Dade
Moeller throughout his distinguished career of more than 60 years.
Today, our Company provides the full range of professional and technician services in
environment, safety, health and quality assurance to commercial and public sector clients.
We have superior capabilities and exceptional depth in radiation protection, health physics
and worker safety. With office locations nationwide, our staff is recognized for expertise and
proven performance in:
• Radiological and Nuclear Safety
• Occupational Safety and Health
• Public and Environmental Health Protection
• Training Academy
Dade Moeller helps our clients protect human health and the environment from potential
exposures to radiation and hazardous substances and ensure compliance with state
and federal regulations governing the safety and health of workers, the public, and the
environment. We employ more than 200 experienced professionals including Certified Health
Physicists, Certified Industrial Hygienists, Certified Safety Professionals, and Professional
Engineers, many of whom have contributed to national and international policies, regulations,
and industrial standards in their fields of expertise. Dade Moeller has more Certified Health
Physicists than any other private entity in the nation, and our staff is further distinguished by
renowned leaders in virtually every area of radiation protection and health physics.
Corporate Headquarters
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