It’s no secret that asbestos has had its time in the spotlight during human history. Up until just recently, asbestos was frequently used for a wide variety of applications dating back to antiquity. Roughly fifty years ago, the United States began restrictions […]
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) maintains a dust-lead clearance standard for floors and window sills to limit harmful lead exposure to children and prevent long-term mental and physical damage. For the first time in nearly twenty years, the EPA is […]
Lead poisoning poses a real threat to small children and babies, despite our increased knowledge of its risk factors. While laws, regulations, and compliance standards have increased both awareness and vigilance with lead containing materials, there have still been an […]
On the surface, RRP and abatement activities look extremely similar, but confusing the two can be a costly mistake. Older homes or buildings present unique challenges for many contractors, especially when it comes to working with lead. Contractors in this […]
Asbestos has undergone quite an interesting journey since it was first used by humans back in 4,000 B.C. While its use today has been limited due to health risks, it wasn’t always this way. It took many years for the […]
Lead pollution is an issue that has a direct impact on the environment. Unfortunately, it’s done some significant damage. Learn about the seven ways that lead is affecting the environment and find out how we can make a difference. How […]
Asbestos removal is not a job to take lightly. If you plan on removing asbestos, then you need to follow the right safety precautions. Here are some of the clothing and equipment necessary for asbestos removal. 1. Coveralls, Head Coverings, […]
Understanding Lead Toxicity and Lead Level Standards in the U.S. Lead has been used extensively throughout the United States, particularly in the construction and renovation of homes and commercial buildings. As a metal, it has some useful properties which meant […]
There is longstanding knowledge that lead poisoning, especially in cases of lead exposure to young children, leads to permanent physical and mental damage. Certified renovators understand that this damage manifests in many lasting ways, such as reading and learning difficulties, […]
Lead-paint safety regulation violations seem ubiquitous in the construction industry, endangering many vulnerable communities. The EPA has made it a priority to reduce lead exposure to children, and their enforcement actions over the past year attest to that. From October […]