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New York City Renovation Projects and Required Asbestos Assessments
Building owners in New York City that are contemplating renovation, alteration, or demolition activities are responsible for determining whether asbestos-containing materials are present in any areas that will be affected by the work. This means that anytime someone files for a permit with the Department of Building they are required to obtain an ACP5 form to show it is not an asbestos project. ...
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FAAM and BOHS welcome updated HSE Guidance on Asbestos-it will contribute to better management of asbestos risks
The British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS), a scientific charity and the Chartered Society for Worker Health Protection has joined the Faculty of Asbestos Assessment and Management (FAAM), a leading professional body for those who identify and manage asbestos risk, in welcoming the Health and Safety Executive’s publication of a new updated version of HSG248 Asbestos: The ...
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FAAM responds to ECHA’s recommendation on Asbestos Workplace Exposure Limits
The EU’s Chemicals Regulator, ECHA, has just closed consultations on a scientific report which will form the basis of the review of the occupational exposure limits (OELs) for asbestos fibres in workplace air. In the midst of the Global Asbestos Awareness Week, the Faculty of Asbestos Assessment and Management (FAAM) the professional body supported by the British Occupational Hygiene ...
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Testing Ceiling Materials for Asbestos before Beginning Demolition or Renovation Projects
Many building renovation and repurposing projects involve changes to ceiling materials. This may include removing popcorn ceilings, taking down ceiling tiles, and other actions that involve disturbing existing building materials. There are some important safety issues to address before a property owner or construction company begins a renovation project involving ceiling materials. One that ...
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British asbestos charities, professional bodies and industry unite to send message for Global Asbestos Awareness Week
At the start of the Global Asbestos Awareness Week, organised by the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (1st April-7th April 2021), British charitable and professional bodies and industry have joined together to affirm a simple message; “Asbestos is a current and critical risk to workers and the public. It is still a significant cause of chronic disease and death in the UK. ...
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HSE warns companies to follow correct asbestos handling procedures
The Health and Safety Executive has warned firms to properly assess risks when working with asbestos and ensure, if necessary, only licensed contractors are used. The call follows the prosecution on 4 February 2009 of Westpoint Schoolcare Ltd for breaching Regulations 5, 8(1) and 11 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006. The firm from Gorton, Manchester was fined £1,000 and ordered to pay ...
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Companies fined after workers exposed to asbestos
Two businesses and a company director have been fined after workers in Manchester were exposed to potentially deadly asbestos fibres. The prosecution by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) comes just days before the launch of a national £1.2 million campaign to increase awareness about asbestos among tradespeople. Recon Packaging Ltd, of Stamford Square, Ashton-under-Lyne, pleaded guilty to ...
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Is asbestos risk lurking in your supply chain?
The HSE ‘Beware Asbestos’ campaign paints a bleak picture of the asbestos situation in the UK. Asbestos is the single biggest cause of work-related deaths in the UK and can still be found in many unlikely places such as ceiling tiles, boilers, lofts, and guttering. If disturbed and inhaled, asbestos can cause a number of diseases – the most fatal of which are mesothelioma and ...
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Texas Asbestos Consultants Help to Ensure Buildings are Safe from Airborne Hazards
According to some reports, asbestos was used in over 3,000 materials by the 1970s. Many of these materials were used to construct homes, schools and commercial buildings. In fact, asbestos was used in everything from roofing and siding to insulation, flooring and textured paints and painting compounds. Asbestos is a mineral fiber that is most likely to be found in homes and buildings ...
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PM Environmental Continues Michigan Growth and Affordable Housing Sector Expansion New Regional Manager hired for Grand Rapids Location
PM Environmental, Inc. (PM) is pleased to announce the arrival of the newest member of our team, Mr. Shawn Shadley. Shadley will be joining the Grand Rapids, Michigan office as a Regional Manager and Senior Consultant and will be focusing on Due Diligence, Building Facilities Services, Site Investigation and Brownfields Consulting Services, with an emphasis on the affordable housing industry and ...
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Texas Residents on the Lookout for Smoke Damage Following the Hidden Pines Fire
The Hidden Pines Fire consumed over 4,500 acres and destroyed dozens of homes along with several businesses. The destructive wildfire resulted in the evacuation of entire neighborhoods with hundreds of people having to leave their properties and reside in shelters and other locations for days. As the fire began to be contained last week, some area residents were allowed to begin returning to ...
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Texas VA Hospital Investigated for Failure to Protect Workers from Exposure to Asbestos
Last month the U.S. Office of Special Counsel sent a letter to President Barack Obama and Congress detailing what was found after a whistleblower claimed asbestos violations at the Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital. The hospital, located in San Antonio, was the center of an investigation conducted by a Medical Inspector from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs that began in 2014. ...
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Texas Property Owners & Facility Managers Deal with Water Damage after Second Major Soaking of 2015
For the second time in 2015, Texas has been inundated with heavy rains and flooding. A deluge around Memorial Day caused widespread property damage and it was followed by a record breaking downpour in late October. Some parts of the state received as much as 20 inches of rain and San Antonio broke its single-day rain record. While flooding directly impacted numerous properties, many more ...
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Texas Indoor Air Quality Consultants Help Identify Asthma Triggers in Homes, Schools and Offices
In the United States, asthma affects approximately 25 million people, including 7 million children according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that in 2010, asthma caused 14.2 million visits to physician offices and the following year resulted in 3,345 deaths. Asthma can be controlled by taking medicine and avoiding ...
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Commercial Property Damage Claims & Common Indoor Environmental Issues in Texas
Each year, billions of dollars are paid to settle insured commercial property damage claims. Many of these claims are due to water damage, fire damage, and wind and storm damage. While damage from any one of these events is often quite visible, they can also create potential indoor environmental hazards that many business owners and property managers may not immediately recognize. These ...
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