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Understanding Which Asbestos-Containing Products the Federal Government has Banned
There have been thousands of consumer products and building materials produced over the years that contained asbestos. Asbestos offers many unique qualities that made it universally used, including its low cost, sound absorption characteristics and tensile strength, as well resistance to heat, fire, chemical corrosion and electricity. Unfortunately, it has also been known for some time that ...
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California Mall Faces Asbestos Abatement
LA Testing provides asbestos testing services to ensure construction and remediation projects across California do not cause indoor air quality (IAQ) problems from asbestos. During the busy holiday shopping season in December, a broken sprinkler pipe burst causing flooding at the Garden Walk Mall in Chico, California. Not only did the flooding from the broken pipe happen at an unfortunate time ...
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Cleanup from California Floods Expose Asbestos Dangers
LA Testing provides environmental and air testing services to ensure remediation efforts across California do not cause additional indoor air quality (IAQ) problems. Last week historic rainfall and flooding caused havoc across much of California. Five days of storms pounded many communities and caused widespread damage to countless homes and businesses. The damage was so vast that Governor ...
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Asbestos Removal Taking Place Next to HealthCare Clinic Worries Patients
Tulare Regional Medical Center, an asbestos abatement site located next to the Hillman HealthCare Clinic in Tulare, received an unannounced visit by a state inspector checking the progression of its asbestos removal. Although the inspector reported that the worksite is safe and secure, patients at the Hillman Clinic are still concerned due to the two buildings’ close proximity. Asbestos ...
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Ceilings Tiles Containing Asbestos Could be Lurking in Some Schools and Offices in Puerto Rico
Asbestos was used in numerous types of ceiling tiles, as well as thousands of other products, in the past. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommends testing suspect materials, including ceiling tiles, if they are damaged (fraying, crumbling) or if a renovation is planned that would disturb the suspect material. That is what happened recently at a high school in Bermuda. An air ...
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Test Ceiling Materials for Asbestos before Beginning Renovation, Remodeling and Demolition Projects in Puerto Rico
Building renovation, remodeling and repurposing projects often involve changes to ceiling materials. This may include removing popcorn ceilings or taking down ceiling tiles, insulation or other actions that involve disturbing existing building materials. Before beginning this type of project, there are some important safety issues to address that involve ceiling materials. One that should not ...
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California Asbestos Testing Laboratory Open 7 Days to Support Upcoming Asbestos Abatement Projects
Asbestos was used in many building materials that found their way into hundreds of thousands of homes all across the country up until the late 1970s. It’s insulating and fire resistant properties made it a common material used for insulating pipes. As many of these homes begin to age and require updated plumbing and remodeling the risks associated with aerosolizing the asbestos insulation ...
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Illinois Worker Awarded $90 Million in Asbestos Lawsuit
Last month it was announced that a 59 year old man was awarded $90 million by a jury in Bloomington, Illinois. The plaintiff suffers from mesothelioma, a cancer caused by asbestos exposure. The man claimed that his exposure occurred while working as a pipe fitter during the 1970s at a number of different worksites. Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral fiber that was added to countless ...
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Global Asbestos Awareness Week and Protecting Building Occupants and Workers in Puerto Rico from Exposure Risks
The 20th Global Asbestos Awareness Week (GAAW) takes place this week from April 1st through the 7th. The annual event is meant to raise public awareness of asbestos hazards and diseases that continue to impact people around the globe, and promote ways to prevent exposure to deadly asbestos fibers. Asbestos is a generic name given to six fibrous minerals that have been used in commercial ...
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Illinois Company Receives $127K Asbestos Fine
Earlier this month, the Chicago Tribune published a report about an Oak Brook company that federal safety regulators intend to levy a $127,600 fine against for 22 serious health violations. The infractions occurred at one of the company sites located in Franklin Park. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) became involved after a complaint ...
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Structural Damage Claims on the Rise from Recent Arizona Wildfires
The Wallow Fire in Arizona has burned over 500,000 acres and is still not completely contained. Meanwhile in Sierra Vista, Arizona, the Monument Fire has caused evacuations and destroyed dozens of homes. Despite the valiant efforts of fire responders, these wildfires have resulted in some structures being completely burned or partially burned. During wildfires, building components and ...
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National Public Health Week and Protecting Workers and Building Occupants in Puerto Rico from Exposure Hazards
Building Bridges to Better Health is the theme for this year’s National Public Health Week. The event officially takes place from April 5th through the 11th and is a time to focus on timely public health topics. Last year’s themes ranged from healthy housing to environmental health and this year’s focus includes COVID-19 and protecting public health workers. Key components of ...
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Puerto Ricans Reminded of Indoor Air Pollutants during Lung Cancer Awareness Month
Across Puerto Rico and the rest of the United States, November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Lung cancer is the leading cause of death due to cancer and the second most commonly diagnosed cancer in both genders. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2010 there were 201,144 people who were diagnosed with lung cancer in the United States. That same ...
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Asbestos Still a Major Threat in Homes across America
The environmental professionals at Clark Seif Clark (CSC) provide asbestos and other indoor air quality (IAQ) testing services to protect building occupants from health hazards. From decades of research it is known that breathing asbestos fibers can lead to an increased risk of lung cancer, mesothelioma and respiratory diseases such as asbestosis. The risks of developing these diseases ...
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Asbestos Contamination Necessitates $1.5 Million Demolition at University of Colorado
After a health audit exposed high levels of asbestos in the College Inn building, which was used as an overflow dormitory to house students on the University of Colorado campus, the school has decided to demolish the building. The College Inn was constructed in 1964, when it was common practice to use construction materials containing asbestos. Because of its insulating and heat-resistant ...
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Vermiculite Insulation Hazards in Homes & Buildings across Puerto Rico
In Puerto Rico and across the Caribbean, vermiculite has been a commercial commodity for many years. Vermiculite is a type of mineral that when heated to a high temperature, its flakes expand as much as 8 to 30 times their original size. This light-weight, fire-resistant and odorless material has made it a useful component of products in the past, including insulation for attics and walls. The ...
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Boston College and Construction Company Fined for Asbestos Violations
Though they deny any wrongdoing, Boston’s Emerson College and Suffolk Construction, Inc. have each agreed to pay $250,000 to settle civil allegations stemming from an asbestos violation. According to the office of Attorney General Martha Coakley, the college and construction company failed to properly test a building for asbestos before converting it into a dormitory for student living. ...
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Fire Debris May Spread Asbestos
If a fire occurs in a building constructed between 1935 and 1970 near your home, you may want to avoid spending time outside in your yard and call an asbestos remediation professional immediately. The deadly asbestos fibers, which may have been released by the fire, can spread in the air and settle on nearby properties, putting you and your neighbors at risk. A recent incident in Scotland ...
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Asbestos Threats in the Home Revealed in New Video
The indoor air quality consulting experts at Future Environment Designs (FED) provide asbestos testing & training solutions to keep construction workers and the public safe. Asbestos is a mineral fiber that was added to many products to strengthen them and to provide heat insulation and fire resistance in the past. From studies across the globe we now know that breathing high levels of ...
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Mid-Atlantic IAQ Expert Cautions People about Drying Water Damaged Properties
Many properties across the Mid-Atlantic region suffered water damage during Hurricane Sandy. Countless other water damage events happen on a regular basis due to heavy rains, broken plumbing, and other events. After a flooding event occurs, often one of the first tasks a property owner faces is drying out the home or business. People need to be aware that water damage can not only result ...
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