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Archives for October 2018

October 31, 2018 by FCI Admin

Asbestos Felt: Used in Roofing, Flooring, and More

Felt close-up on a white background.In this blog, we’ve gone over many of the asbestos construction materials that can exist in your home or at work. We’re looking at asbestos felt, a material used often in home construction to provide additional fireproofing to any material it backed. Prominent in both the construction of both roofing and flooring, asbestos felt is particularly dangerous as it is damaged or destroyed during new roofing or flooring projects, causing the friable material to become airborne where it is most dangerous. Let’s learn more. [Read more…] about Asbestos Felt: Used in Roofing, Flooring, and More

Filed Under: Asbestos, Blog Tagged With: Asbestos, Asbestos Felt, Asbestos Flooring, Asbestos Insulation, Asbestos Litigation, Asbestos Roofing

October 22, 2018 by FCI Admin

The Sticky Situation of Asbestos Adhesives in US Construction

Close up of mouldy, peeling wallpaper and shower tile in an old bathroomWith more businesses and households taking intentional steps to create a cleaner environment, one area that needs more attention is the prevalent problem of asbestos adhesives in the US. Before the call for stricter regulation of asbestos in the 1980s, hazardous asbestos adhesives were prominently used in the construction of many homes and businesses. In this article, we will go over where to look to find asbestos adhesives in your home or business, the dangers of this material, and what to do once you find asbestos adhesives on your property. [Read more…] about The Sticky Situation of Asbestos Adhesives in US Construction

Filed Under: Asbestos, Blog Tagged With: Adhesives, Asbestos, Asbestos Adhesives, Asbestos Exposure, Asbestos Products, Glue

October 16, 2018 by FCI Admin

Is Asbestos Still Mined or Imported into the United States?

Used Wooden Cargo Pallets in Distribution Warehouse.The United States has, and continues to, have a murky relationship with asbestos. Unlike many other nations, we don’t have a ban on asbestos. Instead, we have a series of patchwork rules that work to limit the human harm with continuing to let some commercial use of asbestos continue, both in the manufacturing of asbestos products and the selling of those products in the US. As such, the US-based factories that make these products need a supply of the mined product. Let’s explore where the US gets its asbestos from. [Read more…] about Is Asbestos Still Mined or Imported into the United States?

Filed Under: Asbestos, Blog Tagged With: Asbestos, Asbestos Exporters, Asbestos Exports, Asbestos Imports, Asbestos Mines

October 8, 2018 by FCI Admin

Is Your Building Making Your Employees Sick?

Business chair with out of office sign.As an employer, you want to look out for the health and welfare of your employees, especially their long-term health and even their lives. This extends beyond simply needing a healthy workforce to care for those who work for you. Having a building or property that makes your employees sick is dangerous on so many levels, from the above health conditions to issues with your bottom line, legal liability, and government investigation. Let’s learn a bit about how Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) can affect your business in offices, factories, warehouses, and more. [Read more…] about Is Your Building Making Your Employees Sick?

Filed Under: Asbestos, Blog, Environment Tagged With: Asbestosis, Indoor Air Quality, NIOSH, SBS, Sick Building Syndrome

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