When you buy or sell a home these days, you will more than likely run into questions regardingradon gas and radon testing. That’s because it is now becoming more widely known andunderstood that when high levels of this gas are present in your home, you and your familycould be at risk for developing serious health […]
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Asbestos Found in Children’s Makeup
According to a recent report published just a few days ago by CNN, asbestos was found in several eye shadow and other makeup products marketed towards children from international beauty giant Claire’s. Since the revelation, the company has pulled nine products off its shelves while awaiting third-party asbestos testing results. So what is asbestos, why is it so […]
Read MoreWhen Should I Test The Air Quality of My Home?
There are a number of different substances that may be present in your home that couldcontribute to poor indoor air quality, including asbestos, lead, radon gas and mold. What’s moreis that not only can these substances lower the quality of the air that you’re breathing each andevery day, but they can also lead to serious […]
Read MoreAsbestos – High Risk Occupations
Asbestos, which is a naturally-occurring substance known for its ability to resist heat and corrosion, is no longer used in most modern building materials because of its serious health risks. However, many workers can still be exposed to this harmful substance on a regular basis, so it’s crucial that employers in these fields take extra […]
Read MoreHow Can Asbestos Affect Your Child’s Future?
When most people think of asbestos exposure, an image of an older person who may have been exposed to asbestos containing materials (ACMs) decades ago is typically what first comes to mind. But the reality is that any home or other structure that was built prior to 1980 could still contain asbestos, meaning that you […]
Read MoreMakeup Products Test Positive for Asbestos
It’s a hard pill to swallow when you hear that everyday make up is currently testing positive for asbestos. You might think to yourself, “How is that even possible?” or “Who would purposely place asbestos into cosmetics?!” As if that’s not scary enough, tween cosmetics are also turning up positive for Tremolite asbestos fibers! This […]
Read MoreAsbestos Testing Prior to Commercial Demolition
Whether you are a commercial building owner or a contractor who will be demolishing a building or performing an internal demo, you’ll need to first safely remove any asbestos containing materials (ACMs) prior to beginning the project. This can be a frustrating process, however, as there are a number of state and federal regulations that […]
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