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Useful Methods To Eliminate Sick Building Syndrome Within Your Home
July 2, 2020Have you heard of sick building syndrome (SBS)? SBS is a term that is used to describe situations whereby the building occupants experienced acute…
Read → AsbestosWhat Can You Expect During An Asbestos Inspection?
July 2, 2020Asbestos is a building material that was commonly used in commercial and residential houses until the late eighties when it was banned. Many contractors…
Read → Health BasicsWhat is Sick Building Syndrome?
July 2, 2020Not many people know what sick building syndrome is but the fact is that it causes respiratory illness in millions of people in America.…
Read → AsbestosWhere Are People Commonly Exposed To Asbestos?
July 2, 2020Asbestos comprises a group of six naturally occurring minerals that are fibrous, and resistant to heat and fire. For these qualities, asbestos has long…
Read → UncategorizedIRIS Environmental Laboratories COVID-19 – We are in this together
June 18, 2020The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the world as we know it. From social behavior to the way we do business, everything will be different…
Read → UncategorizedWhy Should You Avoid Using DIY Mold Testing Kits?
March 20, 2020Many people might think that is a lot cheaper and efficient to engage in DIY mold tests. However, it is strongly advised not to…
Read → UncategorizedWhen Are Asbestos-Containing Materials Dangerous?
March 20, 2020Asbestos refers to a group of 6 natural and fibrous materials that are made out of extremely thin fibers. It is a material that…
Read → UncategorizedWhat Should You Do If Your NYC House Has Asbestos?
March 20, 2020What is the deal with asbestos and why are so many people afraid of it? Essentially, asbestos is a group of six naturally occurring…
Read → UncategorizedWhat Does The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Do?
March 20, 2020As we all know, there are major problems with our environment because of widespread industrialization and urbanisation. For example, the use of pesticides such…
Read → UncategorizedWhat Are The Adverse Health Effects Of Mold?
March 20, 2020Mold refers to a type of fungus that characteristically reproduce with spores that are passed through the air. Mold is actually more common than…
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