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Archives for September 2020

September 25, 2020 by FCI Admin

Is It Possible to Spot Asbestos with the Naked Eye?

A close-up image of a brown human eye to signify the topic of the blog's discussion of whether it's possible to spot asbestos with the naked eye.You’d be hard-pressed to find a person that doesn’t know about the dangers of asbestos – what with the personal injury ads and news coverage – but many people aren’t aware of what this substance looks like. This makes it complicated to determine if or where asbestos is present in one’s home. Since disturbed asbestos can cause harmful health conditions, it’s crucial to find out if the substance is in your home. That said, is it possible to spot asbestos with the naked eye? [Read more…] about Is It Possible to Spot Asbestos with the Naked Eye?

Filed Under: Asbestos, Blog Tagged With: Asbestos, Asbestos Abatement, construction materials, fibers, identifying asbestos, natural asbestos, renovations, warning signs, what does asbestos look like

September 18, 2020 by FCI Admin

3 Areas in Your Home That Could be Hiding Lead

Dark gray window blinds coated in dust, signifying that dust can hold dangerous lead particles.Despite the ban of lead paint occurring in 1978, this hazardous material still exists in homes several decades later. What’s even more devastating about the toxic substance is that it’s oftentimes indistinguishable from normal paint. Now that we’re well aware of the health risks of lead paint, it’s justifiable to want to remove all traces of it in your house. To discover if you have lead paint in your home, though, it’s best to start at some of the common areas in your home that could be hiding lead. [Read more…] about 3 Areas in Your Home That Could be Hiding Lead

Filed Under: Blog, Lead Tagged With: antiques, beneath new paint, Lead, Lead Abatement, Lead Exposure, lead in soil, Lead Paint, Lead Paint Dust, poor air quality, vintage furniture

September 11, 2020 by FCI Admin

Avoiding Asbestos During Storm Damage Cleanup

A tree fallen on a house as a result of a storm, resulting in damage to the house and debrisIn the aftermath of a hurricane or severe nor-easter, it’s reasonable to want to clean up the damage on your property immediately. Depending on the severity of the damage, your home could be exposed to the elements if not quickly repaired. However, simply cleaning up the debris can expose you to something far more dangerous: asbestos. With the disturbance of this hazardous substance, it’s important you learn the steps to avoiding asbestos during storm damage cleanup. [Read more…] about Avoiding Asbestos During Storm Damage Cleanup

Filed Under: Asbestos, Blog Tagged With: airborne asbestos, Asbestos, Asbestos Abatement, breakage, cleanup, construction materials, health risks, house, Storm Damage, wet materials

September 4, 2020 by FCI Admin

What is the Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act?

An aerial view of a container ship transporting goods overseas.Since asbestos has been discovered to be hazardous to the public’s health, lawmakers have been torn over whether to ban or simply regulate its use. Over the decades, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued rulings over asbestos, but attempts to ban the hazardous material have been continuously rejected. However, a recent bill known as the Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act aims to finalize a ban against the harmful substance. [Read more…] about What is the Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act?

Filed Under: Asbestos, Blog Tagged With: Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act, ARBAN, Asbestos, Asbestos Imports, Bernie Sanders, congress, covid-19, Dianne Feinstein, EPA, house of representatives, Jeff Merkley, right-to-know program, Toxic Substances Control Act

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