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Asbestos in Dusts Can Pose Health and Safety Issues for Building Occupants
Asbestos was used heavily in many building materials in the United States up until the mid-1980s. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), “Asbestos fibers may be released into the air by the disturbance of asbestos-containing material during product use, demolition work, building or home maintenance, repair, and remodeling.” The EPA goes on to report, ...
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Hazardous Material and Asbestos Inspection Case Study
Global has been contracted by the Genesee County Land Bank Authority (GCLBA) to complete pre-demolition hazardous material and asbestos inspections on blighted structures located in the City of Flint beginning in 2002 and continuing through the present. In March and November 2013, Global was awarded multiple contracts from GCLBA, which utilize MBEG and HHF funding sources to eliminate blight and ...
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Surface Decontamination of Asbestos by DeconGel 1101
Abstract Determine the surface decontamination efficacy of DeconGelTM 1101 on linoleum tile, painted drywall and concrete surfaces contaminated with Asbestos fibers (Chrysotile fibers) was performed with Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM; ASTM Standard Test Method: D6480- 05) and Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM; EPA approved method for analysis of asbestos from bulk samples). Hazardous ...
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How to choose the best laboratory for your asbestos analysis
Trustworthy, Trained, and Truthful are the 3T's that greatly influence one's decision while choosing a good asbestos lab - Is the data you are receiving accurate and can you TRUST the data being provided? Is an educated, experienced, TRAINED analyst analyzing your samples? Is the lab always TRUTHFUL and not hide any errors that might have occurred during the process? One can be assured of making ...
By EMLab P&K
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Is 1980 an appropriate end date for asbestos use?
In the construction industry, we use certain years as the end date in determining if a building was constructed with asbestos containing materials. In New York State, the Department of Labor, which regulates asbestos abatement, uses the year 1974. While the federal government, under the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulation 1926.1101 (k) (1), requires building owners, ...
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Case Study: 20914 TomLee Avenue
On the morning of Tuesday, August 13, an explosion occurred at a private residence located at 20914 Tomlee Avenue in Torrance. The explosion leveled this single-family home (believed to have been built in the early 1960s) and caused damage to surrounding homes. Client information indicates that the explosion and resulting fire was caused by the buildup of natural gas beneath the fully tented ...
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New Jersey (NJ) Indoor Air Quality and Mold Expert
Indoor Air Quality testing in NJ We provide indoor air quality (IAQ) pollution testing/sampling throughout New Jersey, New York City, and New York State for problems such as mold, bacteria, chemicals, allergens, dust, asbestos, lead and Building Related Illness or Sick Building Syndrome. Investigation, Testing, and Correctness We are indoor air quality experts with the ability to investigate, ...
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Wisconsin (WI) Indoor Air Quality and Mold Expert
We provide indoor air quality (IAQ) pollution testing/sampling throughout Wisconsin (WI) for problems such as mold, bacteria, chemicals, allergens, dust, asbestos, lead and Building Related Illness or Sick Building Syndrome. We have 40 years of experience in indoor air quality experts with the ability to investigate, test for and correct IAQ pollution problems in a wide variety of settings ...
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Indiana (IN) Indoor Air Quality and Mold Expert
Indiana Indoor Air Quality Test & Sampling We provide indoor air quality (IAQ) pollution testing/sampling throughout Indiana (IN) for problems such as mold, bacteria, chemicals, allergens, dust, asbestos, lead and Building Related Illness or Sick Building Syndrome. Our History We have 40 years of experience in indoor air quality experts with the ability to investigate, test for and correct ...
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Texas (TX) Indoor Air Quality and Mold Expert
We provide indoor air quality (IAQ) pollution testing/sampling throughout Texas (TX) for problems such as mold, bacteria, chemicals, allergens, dust, asbestos, lead and Building Related Illness or Sick Building Syndrome. We have 40 years of experience in indoor air quality experts with the ability to investigate, test for and correct IAQ pollution problems in a wide variety of settings including ...
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Georgia (GA) Indoor Air Quality and Mold Expert
We provide indoor air quality (IAQ) pollution testing/sampling throughout Georgia (GA) for problems such as mold, bacteria, chemicals, allergens, dust, asbestos, lead and Building Related Illness or Sick Building Syndrome. We have 40 years of experience in indoor air quality experts with the ability to investigate, test for and correct IAQ pollution problems in a wide variety of settings ...
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University of Southampton, Heavy Metal Contamination in Soils– Case Study
Project Highlights Over the last 15 years, Envirochem have for-filled the role of environmental consultant analysts to the University of Southampton. During a period of significant redevelopment, Envirochem has assisted with a whole range of projects supplying an exhaustive range of asbestos related services, chemical sampling and occupational hygiene analysis. Our close working relationship ...
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Ground Zero Air Quality Has A Long Way To Go! A Summary of Air Quality Testing in Surrounding Buildings
There are still a wide range of concerns about air quality in the vicinity of Ground Zero. Many commercial and residential spaces have yet to be re-occupied. In only a few cases has any sort of inspection or testing been done to determine if they are safe to occupy. The greatest concerns are asbestos and the very irritating concrete dust that spread throughout lower Manhattan during the collapse ...
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Southampton General Hospital – Case Study
Project Highlights Envirochem work very closely with the University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust and their chosen contractors to assist in the management of asbestos containing materials within all buildings owned and managed by the trust. Project Description For the past few years we have assisted the University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust in the management of ...
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Prevent indoor air quality (IAQ) problems through regular testing programs
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Testing Programs We now offer a program designed to prevent Indoor Air Quality complaints and maintain good IAQ in commercial buildings. This program would include quarterly or semi-annual routine inspection of a commercial building (office, public service, retail, or entertainment). The testing programs would include an initial inspection focused on general indoor air ...
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Fawley Power Station– Case Study
Project Highlights Asbestos air monitoring associated with asbestos removal and remediation was undertaken on the Fawley Power Station site on a daily basis for a duration of four years on behalf of CAPE Plc. Demolition asbestos survey have also been undertaken of all buildings due to demolished as a consequence of the closure of the plant and the proposed decommissioning and demolition. The ...
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Dallas/Fort Worth Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Surveys in High-Rise Commercial/Residential Buildings
Indoor Air Quality Dallas/Fort Worth, TX We have provided Indoor Air Quality to high-rise building owners and tenants since 1984 in Dallas/Fort Worth. Our offices in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, and Boston have further added to our knowledge and experience in the unique problems of high-rise and large commercial residential buildings, as well as the problem in large densely populated communities. ...
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Atlanta Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Surveys in High-Rise Commercial/Residential Buildings
We have provided Indoor Air Quality to high-rise building owners and tenants since 1984 in Atlanta. Our offices in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, and Boston have further added to our knowledge and experience in the unique problems of high-rise and large commercial residential buildings, as well as the problem in large densely populated communities. Our experience includes Post-9/11 Building Air ...
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New York City Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Surveys in High-Rise Commercial/Residential Buildings
We have provided Indoor Air Quality testing to high-rise building owners and tenants since 1984 in New York and beyond. Our offices in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, and Boston have further added to our knowledge and experience in the unique problems of high-rise and large commercial residential buildings, as well as the problem in large densely populated communities. Our experience includes ...
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New Jersey Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Surveys in High-Rise Commercial/Residential Buildings
We have provided New Jersey Indoor Air Quality to high-rise building owners and tenants since 1984. Our offices in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, and Boston have further added to our knowledge and experience in the unique problems of high-rise and large commercial residential buildings, as well as the problem in large densely populated communities. Our experience includes Post-9/11 Building Air ...
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