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Archives for November 2020

November 27, 2020 by FCI Admin

Is It Seasonal Allergies or Symptoms of Asbestos Exposure?

A close up of a young man on a couch sneezing into a tissue

Seasonal allergies are rising throughout all seasons, leaving many with stuffy noses and sinus aches almost year-round. However, suppose one doesn’t recognize that seasonal allergies and asbestos exposure share some of the same symptoms. In that case, they may be shrugging off what seems to them as a mild inconvenience while – in reality – they’re beginning to suffer from the extremely hazardous effects of asbestos inhalation. It’s important to ask yourself the following questions to determine whether you’re experiencing seasonal allergies or symptoms of asbestos exposure, as your health depends on it. [Read more…] about Is It Seasonal Allergies or Symptoms of Asbestos Exposure?

Filed Under: Asbestos, Blog Tagged With: airborne asbestos, Asbestos Exposure, blood in sputum, blood pressure, fatigue, Health Effects, itchy eyes, pollen, seasonal allergies, sneezing, stomach pain, symptoms of asbestos exposure, weight loss

November 20, 2020 by FCI Admin

Rooms in Your Home Most Likely to Have Mold Problems

Peeling ceiling in a bathroom corrupted by water damage and toxic black moldNot only is mold unsightly, but it’s harmful to our health. While homeowners are typically adamant about ridding their houses of mold, many don’t know where to begin the hunt. Most know there are conditions ideal for mold growth, but not many know those environmental factors are present in certain areas of everyone’s home. In this blog, we’ll discuss the rooms in your home most likely to have mold problems and why. [Read more…] about Rooms in Your Home Most Likely to Have Mold Problems

Filed Under: Blog, Mold Tagged With: Asbestos Abatement, Attic, basement, bathroom mold, Black Mold, Kitchen, kitchen mold, laundry room, library, living room, mold conditions, Mold Growth, Mold Remediation, Mold Removal, rooms with mold, ventilation, Water Damage

November 13, 2020 by FCI Admin

Can Asbestos Be Used to Fight Climate Change?

An iceberg under blue skies meant to reflect the effects of climate change.Asbestos has left a scar on society with long-lasting repercussions. There’s no question of the damage it has inflicted on tens of thousands of families in the United States. However, should we consider every aspect of asbestos bad? It’s a fireproof and heat-resistant material, but we’ve found that the tradeoff is not worth the accompanying health risks. However, a recent discovery indicates there may yet still be a use for the hazardous material. Learn how, despite the ever-present dangers, asbestos can potentially be used to fight climate change. [Read more…] about Can Asbestos Be Used to Fight Climate Change?

Filed Under: Asbestos, Blog, Environment Tagged With: Asbestos, asbestos in the U.S., asbestos mine, Caleb Woodall, carbon absorption, carbon dioxide, Chrysotile, climate change, environment, magnesites, research, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

November 6, 2020 by FCI Admin

Asbestos Abatement Company Commits Violations at Holyoke Medical Center

A modern hospital with an emergency entrance for emergency vehicles. This is not a picture of Holyoke Medical Center.Despite the progressive reforms and bans on asbestos usage in the United States, asbestos continues to be a continuing source of concern in Massachusetts. If the prospect of asbestos inhabiting many of the state’s old infrastructure and real estate wasn’t bad enough, the fact that some contractors are mishandling this hazardous material is even less comforting. With recent news reporting on asbestos violations at Holyoke Medical Center, we’re reminded of the harmful and volatile nature of this substance. [Read more…] about Asbestos Abatement Company Commits Violations at Holyoke Medical Center

Filed Under: Asbestos, Blog Tagged With: abatement company, Asbestos Abatement, Department of Environmental Protection, fines, Holyoke Medical Center, improper containment, Massachusetts, Massachusetts Lead Poisoning Prevention Act, notify state, penalized, violations

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