DNA Industrial Hygiene

What DNA Industrial Hygiene does

DNA Industrial Hygiene is a privately held industrial hygiene and environmental consulting firm founded in 1982 and headquartered in Redondo Beach, California, with additional offices in Santa Cruz and San Diego. The firm delivers CIH-led (Certified Industrial Hygienist) professional services spanning exposure assessments, asbestos inspection and abatement oversight, air and noise monitoring, mold and lead evaluations, underground storage tank certification, clandestine lab cleanup, Phase I/II/III environmental assessments, regulatory citation defense (Cal/OSHA, AQMD, DTSC), and EPA-approved training courses. Its technical platform relies on owned monitoring equipment (air, noise, radiation, tracer gas, direct-reading instruments) and a credentialed team that includes CIHs, Certified Asbestos Consultants (CAC), Certified Safety Professionals (CSP), and a Professional Engineer (PE).

The firm's revenue model is primarily project-based professional services billed on time and materials or fixed project basis, with disclosed flat-rate and subscription components on the DOSH ACRU application package ($3,500 one-time plus $450/year roster management renewal). Customers span schools and universities, healthcare facilities, industrial and manufacturing sites, construction and engineering firms, real estate and property managers, municipal and government agencies, utilities, and legal and insurance professionals, with service delivery in California and nationwide. Marketing is direct and referral-driven through the company website, multiple regional phone lines with 24/7 availability, and an FAQ/resource center positioning the firm as a regulatory compliance authority; the firm also operates a web-based DNA Asbestos-Related Work Form roster management system (acru.dnacih.com) that extends its reach into recurring contractor tooling. The firm holds California DIR Registration (1000058311) and CSLB License Number 773462 with Class A Haz classification.

Name

DNA Industrial Hygiene

Legal name

DNA Industrial Hygiene

Website

https://dnacih.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

DNA Industrial Hygiene is a CIH-led industrial hygiene and environmental consulting firm founded in 1982, providing exposure assessments, asbestos oversight, air monitoring, regulatory citation defense, and EPA-approved training to schools, healthcare, industrial, construction, government, and real estate clients across California and nationwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Hygiene & Environmental Consulting

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (541620), Testing Laboratories and Services (54138)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Occupational Health & Industrial Hygiene (BPAHAJAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Asbestos/Lead/Mold Inspection, Testing & Consulting (BPALALAD), Regulatory Compliance, Permitting & Project Management (HazMat Abatement) (BPALALAG), Occupational Exposure Laboratory Services (Analytical Testing & Chain-of-Custody) (EUAHAGAL), Exposure Control & Program Management (IH Plans, Controls, Training) (EUAHAGAI)

Keywords

• Industrial hygiene consulting
• Environmental site assessment
• Asbestos inspection oversight
• Occupational safety compliance
• CALTRANS compliance plans

Headquarters

HQ city

Redondo Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Industrial Hygiene Consulting Services: Project-based professional services including exposure assessments, air monitoring, noise surveys, asbestos inspections, and environmental consulting billed on time and materials or fixed project basis.
2. DOSH ACRU Registration Services: Flat-rate service ($3,500) for DOSH ACRU application preparation, plus annual roster management services ($450/year).
3. Self-Insurance Survey Services: Workers' compensation self-insurance survey services conducted by CIH, CSP, or PE with negotiated time and materials pricing with not-to-exceed ceiling.
4. Educational and Training Courses: EPA-approved asbestos training courses, HAZWOPER training, respiratory protection training, and safety equipment training.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

DNA Industrial Hygiene provides CIH-led industrial hygiene and environmental consulting services including exposure assessments, indoor air quality investigations, noise and hearing conservation surveys, mold and biological monitoring, asbestos inspection and abatement oversight, and hazardous materials mitigation. The firm also delivers environmental site assessments (Phase I/II/III), underground storage tank certification, CALTRANS-approved compliance plans, regulatory citation defense, and EPA-approved training courses (asbestos, HAZWOPER, respiratory protection), all delivered by certified professionals using owned monitoring equipment.

Product overview

DNA Industrial Hygiene is a consulting services firm offering a portfolio of professional services rather than a software product platform. The core offerings consist of Industrial Hygiene Services (exposure assessment, air quality, noise, mold, biological monitoring), Environmental Services (Phase I/II/III assessments, UST removal, remediation oversight), Educational Courses (EPA-approved asbestos, HAZWOPER, safety training), and Compliance and Regulatory Support (citation defense, audits, permits). Key add-on services include DOSH Application Guidance, CALTRANS Compliance Plans, Asbestos Inspection and Oversight, Confined Space Entry/UST Certification, Clandestine Lab Cleanup, Workers' Compensation Self-Insurance Surveys, and Safety Audits. The company also provides a web-based roster management tool (DNA Asbestos-Related Work Form) for asbestos contractors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Industrial Hygiene Services Comprehensive industrial hygiene services led by Certified Industrial Hygienists (CIH) including exposure assessment and monitoring, indoor air quality investigations, noise and hearing conservation surveys, mold and fungus assessment, biological monitoring, compliance surveys and audits, operations and maintenance programs, and expert witness and litigation support for organizations across multiple industries.
• Environmental Services Comprehensive site assessment, investigation, and remediation oversight including Phase I, II & III Assessments, soil and soil vapor investigations, underground storage tank (UST) removal and site closure, hazardous waste management, remediation oversight, ecological and biological studies, and environmental audits for property owners, developers, and industrial clients.
• Educational Courses EPA-approved asbestos courses, HAZWOPER (40/24/8 hour) training, respiratory protection training, and safety and equipment training taught by experienced AHERA-certified instructors for workers, contractors, and safety professionals needing certification.
• Compliance and Regulatory Support End-to-end regulatory support including OSHA/EPA/AQMD/APCD defense and citation assistance, compliance audits and surveys, regulatory interpretation and consultation, program and documentation development (IIPP, O&M manuals), permit applications and reporting, expert witness and legal support, and environmental and hazardous materials compliance.
• DOSH Application Guidance and Support Assistance with Cal/OSHA Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) Asbestos Contractor Registration Unit (ACRU) application process including documentation preparation, application assembly, and ongoing communication support until approval. Flat rate service of $3,500 with annual roster management website access included.
• CALTRANS CIH Compliance Plans & Air Monitoring CALTRANS-approved plans with fast turnaround and competitive pricing, providing plans and air monitoring for every California district, delivered by CIH-credentialed professionals for contractors working on CALTRANS projects.
• Asbestos Inspection, Monitoring and Oversight Comprehensive asbestos services including survey, project design, abatement specification, on-site air monitoring and oversight during abatement, and clearance inspections and testing performed by a CAC-credentialed team for facilities in California and other western states.
• Confined Space Entry & Underground Storage Tank (UST) Certification Certified Industrial Hygienist oversight for confined space entry and UST projects including hazard evaluation, air monitoring, site-specific safety plans, on-site oversight, certification and documentation, and agency coordination.
• Clandestine Lab Mitigation and Recovery Rapid response services for clandestine drug labs including highly sensitive detection equipment and cost- and risk-minimizing cleanup strategies, delivered in coordination with local fire department HAZMAT teams and CUPA programs.
• Workers' Compensation Self-Insurance Survey Required surveys conducted by a CIH, CSP, or PE for organizations seeking self-insurance for workers' compensation in California, including evaluation of the Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) and wall-to-wall hazard identification inspection; billed on a time-and-materials basis with a not-to-exceed cost ceiling.
• Safety Audits & Benchmark Assessments Comprehensive audits for facilities of any size evaluating regulatory compliance and industry best practices, delivered by certified professionals.
• DNA Asbestos-Related Work Form (Roster Management) Web-based roster management system for DOSH-approved contractors tracking worker rosters and training certificates, with downloadable forms including air monitoring forms with automatic calculations. First year included with DOSH application service; annual renewal fee of $450.

Named customers8 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• EPAcoreOthersDNA Industrial Hygiene provides EPA-approved asbestos training courses and operates in compliance with EPA regulations including NESHAPS requirements for asbestos handling and disposal.
• OSHA/Cal/OSHAcoreOthersServices comply with OSHA and Cal/OSHA standards. Provides citation assistance for Cal/OSHA violations and develops programs meeting OSHA requirements including Injury & Illness Prevention Programs (IIPP).
• DOSH ACRU (Division of Occupational Safety and Health - Asbestos Contractors Registration Unit)coreOthersDNA provides application assistance and support services for contractors seeking DOSH ACRU registration. Maintains roster management website for registered contractors and provides ongoing regulatory coordination.
• CUPA (Certified Unified Program Agency) Local Fire DepartmentscoreOthersCoordinates with local fire department HAZMAT teams and CUPA programs for clandestine lab cleanup, environmental releases, and hazardous materials incidents.
• Air Quality Management Districts (AQMD/APCD)coreOthersProvides compliance support for SCAQMD and other air quality management districts. Handles Procedure V plans and AQMD citation assistance including coordination with district attorneys.
• DTSC (Department of Toxic Substances Control)coreOthersProvides assistance with DTSC enforcement actions and hazardous waste management compliance support.
• California Contractors State License Board (CSLB)coreOthersHelps contractors obtain C-22 Asbestos Abatement contractor classification and coordinates with CSLB for licensing requirements including verification of contractor credentials.
• Office of Self-Insurance Plans (California DIR)coreOthersConducts IIPP evaluations required for workers' compensation self-insurance applications in California. Provides survey reports and compliance opinions to the Office of Self-Insurance Plans.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Apex Companies: National environmental and industrial hygiene consultancy. Overlaps DNA on IH assessments, OSHA/EPA compliance, and Phase I/II/III environmental site work for industrial and government clients.
• Eurofins Environment Testing (EMLab P&K): Global environmental and IH testing laboratory network. Competes on the analytical/monitoring side of DNA's service portfolio (asbestos PCM, TEM, mold, lead) for industrial hygiene and building science clients.
• ATC Group Services (now part of Montrose Environmental): Large national industrial hygiene, asbestos and EHS consulting platform. Directly competes with DNA for asbestos surveys, air monitoring, and IAQ work across the same CAC/CIH-staffed service lines, but operates at materially greater scale and footprint.
• Terracon Consultants: Large US engineering and environmental consulting firm with asbestos, IAQ, and IH service lines. Competes for school district, healthcare, and government engagements similar to DNA's primary verticals.
• Antea Group: International EHS, environmental compliance, and sustainability consultancy. Comparable in CIH-led industrial hygiene, OSHA/EPA compliance support, and remediation oversight services offered to enterprise and government clients.
• Geosyntec Consultants: Environmental engineering and earth sciences consultancy offering site assessment, remediation, and IH support. Comparable on Phase I/II/III assessments and UST/soil work that DNA performs.
• EMSL Analytical / LA Testing: National chain of environmental and IH testing laboratories offering asbestos, lead, mold and IAQ analytical services with chain-of-custody. Overlaps with DNA's lab and field-sampling work and competes for the same regulated buyer base.
• ERM (Environmental Resources Management): Global sustainability and EHS consulting firm. Overlaps with DNA's IH compliance, audits, due diligence (Phase I/II/III), and remediation oversight practices, though at vastly greater scale.

Direct peers

• Crisp Environmental & Industrial Hygiene: California-based asbestos abatement and industrial hygiene firm. Closely overlaps DNA's CAC-led asbestos survey, project monitoring, and CALTRANS-style compliance work in the same regional market.
• Bayside Environmental Services: Southern California IH and asbestos consulting firm. Direct competitor on asbestos surveys, lead inspections, IAQ, and CALTRANS plan preparation for the same Southern California client base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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