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Titan environmental services to pay $10,878 for violations of residential lead-based paint hazard reduction act
Titan Environmental Services, Inc., of Kansas City, Mo., has agreed to pay a $10,878 civil penalty to the United States to settle a series of violations of the Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act, including failures to provide required hands-on training to contractors and other renovation professionals who enrolled in some of its training courses. As part of its settlement with EPA ...
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EPA urges caution on lead-based paint in flooded areas of Tennessee
Due to recent flooding in western and central Tennessee, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in Region 4 wants to ensure that families are not at increased risk for lead poisoning, because of clean up and/or repair work. EPA urges pregnant women and children to keep away from work that could disturb lead-based paint and that those working on potential lead-based paint surfaces take ...
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Natural disasters in the SouthEast cause EPA to urge caution on restoration activities involving lead-based paint
Due to recent tornadoes, severe and straight-line winds, storms, and flooding in the Southeastern United States, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 4 is cautioning homeowners, volunteers, and other workers to take steps to ensure that individuals, especially children, are not at increased risk for lead poisoning, because of clean up and/or repair work. EPA urges pregnant women ...
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Hartford, Conn. Property Management Companies Settle with EPA for Lead Paint Disclosure Lapses
Rego Realty Corp. and six associated property-owning companies, and one individual, will pay a penalty to settle EPA claims that they failed to follow federal lead-based paint disclosure requirements when renting nineteen housing units in Hartford, Conn. Under the settlement, Rego Realty Corp., along with Mancora LLC, Mochica LLC, Nazca LLC, Paracas LLC, Rosario LLC, and Stephanie LLC (all of ...
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New York Attorney General Wins $5+ Million Lawsuit against Landlord for Lead Safety Violations
Last month, the New York State Attorney General’s Office announced winning over $5 million in a lawsuit against a Buffalo-area landlord for alleged violations of lead safety laws that resulted in over two dozen reported cases of childhood lead poisoning. “While no amount of money can reverse the damage he’s wrought, today’s landmark decision will fund invaluable lead ...
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EPA Proposes Tougher Lead Paint Abatement Standards
Last month, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a proposal to strengthen requirements for the removal of lead-based paint hazards in pre-1978 buildings and child care facilities to better protect children and communities from the harmful effects of exposure to dust generated from lead paint. If finalized, the new rule is estimated to reduce the annual lead exposures of ...
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New York’s Building Science Professionals at VOETS Provide a Healthy Indoor Environment for Building Occupants
Residents of New York City and the tri-state area now have access to the veteran building science, indoor air quality (IAQ), and industrial hygiene experts from Verification, Operations, and Environmental Testing Services. VOETS, LLC specializes in identifying and resolving indoor environmental issues while adhering to their mission of providing uncompromising quality in all of their services. ...
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Asbestos Exposures in New York City are Still a Major Health Concern
Earlier this year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a new report about a rise in the number of deaths associated with malignant mesothelioma. Detailed in the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, the number of annual deaths in the United States due to the condition actually increased from 2,479 in 1999 to 2,597 in 2015. Malignant mesothelioma is a ...
By VOETS, LLC
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New York Firm Identifies Vapor Intrusion Issues across the Tri-State Area
At a number of locations across the tri-state region near current and former industrial sites that once had hazardous chemicals dumped onto the ground or into the water, there are health and safety issues due to a process known as vapor intrusion. These issues can occur anywhere that buildings are constructed on a contaminated site or when contaminants migrate underground from one area to another ...
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Property Buyers in Puerto Rico Turn to Zimmetry Environmental to Identify Mold & Other IAQ Issues
While some residential and commercial property buyers and investors may look for a property that is in need of major repairs, many do not want to deal with anything more than minor cosmetic fixes. There are few things that can cause a bigger headache or drain on the wallet for a new property owner than discovering water damage and mold growth after the sale is complete. To prevent any ...
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Identifying Exposure Risks to Microbial Contaminants in Metalworking Fluids in New York and the Tri-State Area
In New York and across the tri-state region, numerous manufacturing companies depend on the use of metalworking fluids (MWFs). MWFs are used to reduce heat and friction and to remove metal particles in industrial machining and grinding operations. There are a number of MWF formulations ranging from straight oils to water-based fluids, which include soluble oils, and semi-synthetic and synthetic ...
By VOETS, LLC
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New York Facility Managers Turn to VOETS for Indoor Allergen Testing Solutions
Employees that go to work or tenants that arrive home, and develop allergy symptoms that improve or go away once they leave the building, could very likely be having an allergic reaction to indoor environmental allergens. In many circumstances when this occurs, the facility manager of the building will be contacted to investigate the complaint and resolve the problem. In a typical indoor ...
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Things New Yorkers Should Know about Moldy Indoor Environments and Aspergillosis
When water damage or elevated humidity levels cause mold to grow indoors, one common type of mold that is often present is known as Aspergillus. There are a number of different species of Aspergillus that can be found in moldy indoor environments and naturally outdoors. Some of these species can cause a potentially life-threatening condition known as aspergillosis. The Centers for Disease ...
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New York Construction Projects in Occupied Buildings and Indoor Environmental Quality Concerns
New York City and the surrounding area have some of the most valuable and high-density real estate in the country. As these properties age, or are reconditioned for new uses, construction and remodeling activities bring new life and economic value to these residential, commercial, and institutional buildings. Often times, these construction activities take place while parts of the property are ...
By VOETS, LLC
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Protecting New York and Tri-state Area Workers from Airborne Hazards
Several months ago, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released their preliminary list of the 10 most frequently cited safety and health violations for the fiscal year. The annual list is compiled each year from thousands of workplace inspections conducted by the agency. For numerous years in a row, one of top 10 cited violations once again involves respiratory ...
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Demolition Projects in New York can Create Air Quality Concerns for Workers and Residents
Recently, demolition work began in Park Slope to make way for a new high-rise condo building. The 109 unit development will be built on multiple lots that requires older structures be torn down. As is often the case, asbestos first had to be remediated before at least one of the buildings could be demolished. Each year, demolition projects such as this result in countless tons of demolition ...
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New York Building Science Experts Identify Ventilation Issues that Cause Indoor Air Quality Problems
Most Americans spend up to 90% of their time indoors so the indoor air quality (IAQ) of their homes, schools, and work environments is a critical component of their wellbeing. Unfortunately, indoor pollutants can accumulate to levels that can pose health and comfort issues, particularly when there is too little outdoor air entering a building. These pollutants may include mold, bacteria, ...
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Mesothelioma and Asbestos Exposure Risks in New York
Last month, The Citizen published a report about an organization that runs a family and children’s center in Auburn, New York being fined thousands of dollars for improper asbestos removal. The organization that runs the center was cited for three serious violations according to the article. Asbestos-containing materials can still be found in thousands of commercial, institutional, and ...
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New Yorkers Learn about Mold Contamination and Ways to Prevent It
In almost any home or building that has suffered water damage or elevated humidity levels, mold contamination can occur that can directly impact the indoor air quality (IAQ). Over the past two decades, the public and healthcare providers have become much more aware of exposure risks to elevated levels of mold in homes, schools, and work environments. In addition to health issues associated ...
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San Diego-Based lead task force receives national recognition, U.S. EPA environmental justice award (HQ, CA)
Today, EPA recognized partnerships in San Diego, San Francisco, Puerto Rico, Oregon and Minneapolis for their contributions to advancing environmental justice in communities. EPA's National Achievements in Environmental Justice Awards Program recognizes partnerships that address local environmental justice concerns and result in positive environmental and human health benefits in communities. ...
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