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Understanding OSHA’s Stance Of Mold Testing

March 20, 2020

Mold is literally everywhere! No matter how hard you try in eradicating mold, it is likely that there are still small traces of mold…

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Tackling Black Mold Exposure

March 20, 2020

There are over 10,000 species of mold, with a majority of them being harmless to human beings. However, appearance can be deceiving when it…

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Is Asbestos Banned In The United States?

March 20, 2020

Asbestos refers to a group of six, needle-like minerals that are naturally occurring and known to have adverse health effects on our body. It…

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How Is EPA Attempting To Cut Down Asbestos Exposure?

March 19, 2020

Exposure to Asbestos can cause a wide range of diseases and illnesses. Inhalation of small asbestos particles can cause lung diseases, cancers and cardiovascular…

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Are You Allowed To Sell A Florida Property That Has A Mold Problem?

March 19, 2020

Perfectly trimmed landscape, freshly cleaned carpets and absolutely stunning exterior, it may seem as though the sale for your Florida property is certain. However,…

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5 Tell-Tale Signs Of Asbestos

March 19, 2020

A natural silicate material, asbestos was a popular building material in the 1970s and 1980s due to its exceptional insulating properties. Since then, the…

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3 Types of Asbestos Fibers That Should Be On Your Radar

March 19, 2020

With its widespread use in the 1920s to 1980s, asbestos has been used in numerous building materials because of its excellent insulating properties. Since…

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Tired of Doing the Grunt Work? Switch to Consulting for Asbestos and Mold Inspection

August 2, 2019

Most people think of “home sweet home” as their haven — but if you work anywhere in the construction industry or do any kind…

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Hoboken Takes On New Ordinance Regulating Mold!

May 28, 2019

Hoboken is the FIRST in New Jersey Being the first municipality in the state to ‘regulate’ mold, Mayor Bhalla and his administration have taken…

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VIDEO – IRIS® Environmental Laboratories Asbestos and Mold Inspection Franchise

March 8, 2019

Opening a business may feel very overwhelming. When you’re ready to start up your own Asbestos and Mold Inspection Franchise, there are dozens of…

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