Asbestos Removal Articles
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Why is Asbestos Removal Important for business?
As a popular building material in the 1970s, the dangers of asbestos were not fully realised until much later, meaning that professional asbestos removal is now needed on many properties. Found to be a carcinogen, this material was most commonly used in duct, loft and pipe insulation and floor tiles. Many businesses are now looking to make sure that any asbestos they have is removed, but it can ...
By Flame UK
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How Do I Get Certified As An Asbestos Professional?
To become a properly trained and accredited asbestos professional you will need to seek training from a training provider that offers courses approved by the EPA or a state to conduct asbestos training pursuant to the Asbestos Model Accreditation Plan. Most states also require a license to perform this work. Your training course completion certificate is a general prerequisite to applying for ...
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Greenville Utilities Commission - Optimizing Pressure Transient Monitoring With Data-Driven Monitor Placement - Case Study
The Greenville Utilities Commission (GUC) provides electric, water, sewer, and natural gas services to more than 135,800 customers in Greenville and across Pitt County, North Carolina. The utility’s distribution network is composed of approximately 70% polyvinyl chloride (PVC), 20% asbestos-cement (AC) and 10% cast iron pipelines. Providing a reliable supply of water while effectively ...
By Syrinix Ltd
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Indoor vs Outdoor Air Quality – What’s the Difference?
Since air is fluid, it can flow in and out of our homes, sometimes bringing pollutants with it. Thanks to the PurpleAir indoor and outdoor sensors, you can quickly compare air quality around you to make the best decision for your home or office. According to the American Lung Association, the six most common factors impacting outdoor air quality are: Ozone – One of the most dangerous ...
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Nine Most Commonly Seen Additives in Plastics
Reinforcing materials and fillers In many plastics, reinforcing materials and fillers occupy a considerable proportion. In order to improve the strength and rigidity of plastic products or reduce production costs, various fiber materials or inorganic substances are added. The most commonly used reinforcement materials are: glass fiber, asbestos, quartz, carbon black, silicate, calcium carbonate, ...
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Common Sources of VOCs and Odors: How to Limit Your Exposure
There’s a certain allure to the smell of a new car or that clean citrus smell from a recently used cleaning product. However, despite how pleasant a scent may be, it’s important to consider the sources of any odors in the home and whether they are conducive to good health. Many smells that come from products for the home contain volatile organic compounds, or VOCs. The scent can be ...
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Falkirk Council Collaboration: SO2 Air Quality Monitoring at Grangemouth Oil Refinery
Since January 2021 a Praxis/Urban has been operating at Grangemouth, collecting SO2 data whilst collocated with reference equipment. John Millar, Air Quality Specialist at Falkirk Council, spoke to SCS about using a Praxis unit and the value of reliable data from an ambient ...
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What is a Healthy Home?
According to the National Center for Healthy Housing, a healthy home is housing that is designed, constructed, maintained, and rehabilitated in a manner that is conducive to good occupant health. Healthy housing is important for everyone, whether you own or rent your home. Indoor Air Quality Associates is especially concerned with how these threats impact children’s health and wellbeing. ...
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What Aae Toxins and How do they Impact your Health?
Toxins are everywhere—from the air we breathe and the food we eat, to the water we drink and the products we use. But what are toxins exactly? A toxin is a naturally occurring substance that can act as a poison to living things. While small doses may not trigger a reaction, large amounts or exposure over an extended period of time can be detrimental to your health. But what are ...
By Evidation
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Air Quality Testing
Here at Indoor Air Quality Associates, IAQ is our specialty. It was the foundation of the company and is still our specialty. Indoor air quality is comprised of a conglomeration of factors such as temperature, relative humidity, and ventilation, superimposed on a palette of potential air contaminants such as mold, formaldehyde, VOC’s, particulates, and fibers. To conduct an intelligent ...
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10 Tips for New Construction or Remodeling
Plan your home based on what the climate is like where you will build. Some plans work better in hot, humid weather than in cold, dry weather, for example. Not all materials or techniques work well everywhere. Go to this map from the U.S. Department of Energy to see the climate zones. Keep water out. Make sure the building design, materials and methods keep water out of the building. Plan for ...
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Dust control study
Abstract Dust from construction sites, industrial areas, agricultural operations, or roadways might contain pesticides, heavy metals, asbestos, bacteria, fungi, and a variety of other contaminants. Dust particles are very small and easily inhaled. Even short-term exposure to dust can cause respiratory problems and allergic reactions. Dust emissions also contribute to air pollution ...
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British Columbia (BC) Hazardous Waste Regulations
The BC Hazardous Waste Regulations serves the purpose of protecting human health and the environment by ensuring that the waste is handled and disposed of per the guidelines stipulated under the Environmental Management Act (EMA). EMA forbids the release of hazardous waste in a manner that leads to pollution of the environment, unless for circumstances permitted under the act. BC Hazardous Waste ...
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Toward a healthier world with a boosted industrial efficiency
Nature protection and environmental awareness are ongoing global issues that concern all mankind. Whether on the individual or society level, these are gaining momentum and involving big players in high circles. Related EU and other countries’ agreements and regulations thereof are in favour of a perennial preserved world and sustainable resources for future generations.[1] Also, reduction ...
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Contra Costa Water District - California - Case Study
Syrinix technology helps to solve water pressure spike mystery In a remote section in northern California’s Contra Costa Water District (CCWD), a mystery was unfurling. While water main breaks had been experienced at the rate of a few per year, in the summer of 2019, staff started observing many pressure spikes on the network in a (6 x 2 mile) area. This recognition, some old-fashioned ...
By Syrinix Ltd
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Application and precautions of Qingdao Newtep dry ice cleaning machine
Automobile manufacturers: cleaning molds, deburring plastic products, pre-painting, etc.; Printing company: cleaning (ink) inside various printing presses; Manufacturers of mechanical/electrical/electronic parts: cleaning oil and dust, peeling paint, deburring parts, surface treatment of materials, etc.; Resin molding product manufacturing industry: screw cleaning, release agent/resin residue ...
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Aliaxis New Zealand’s smooth solution to corrugated drainage growth - Case Study
When it comes to single wall corrugated drainage solutions, Aliaxis New Zealand has had an impressive 56% share of the country’s market with its Marley and RX Plastics (RXP) brands. In 2017, the company set its sights on the double wall corrugated drainage market and has since made it a priority to develop a solution that is economically sustainable and could strengthen the competitive ...
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Navigating Uncharted Waters: Five Questions Parents Should Ask Schools about Water Safety during the Pandemic
Schools, universities, and all manner of other buildings across the country have been shut down for months. This long period of inactivity means that a whole host of water-borne pathogens will have had a chance to thrive in building water systems. Some of these pathogens can be dangerous and even deadly if present in elevated levels. Moreover, many of the standard water testing protocols do ...
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What Happens if You Don`t Change Your Refrigerator Water Filter
So you’ve been waiting to change your water filter but you haven’t gotten around to it just yet. Maybe you aren’t exactly sure how to change your water filter and so you’ve been procrastinating. If you’re not experienced it can seem confusing or maybe you just feel like it’s too expensive to keep constantly changing your refrigerator water filter. Almost 77 ...
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Step Screen and Washer Compactor - Industrial Park WWTP City of Asbestos, Quebec - Case Study
Case Study Details Parameters/ Value Flow: 30 m3/hr (720 m3/day) Screen Opening: 1mm Channel Width: 440 mm Channel Depth: 900 mm Angle: 45 degree H2Flow supplied a step screen in an enclosed stainless steel box channel, a washer compactor with a transport tube for this municipal facility treating industrial park wastewater. A PLC control panel was also provided, with local controls and ...
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