You may have heard of vermiculite insulation, or perhaps you’ve been wandering the gardening department of a store and noticed the bags of vermiculite for sale. On its own, vermiculite is harmless. It’s a natural material that has a wide variety of applications. However, what people are less familiar with is its relationship with asbestos. That’s why it’s important to become aware of the prevalent dangers of vermiculite asbestos contamination. [Read more…] about Understanding the Prevalent Dangers of Vermiculite Contamination
Lead paint is a hazardous material that is toxic at any dose. That’s why if found on your property, it’s crucial you have it removed by a professional. To this day, homes and businesses throughout the United States are still contaminated with the substance, despite its use being banned in 1978. In order to curb exposure to lead, the Commonwealth enacted one of the country’s first lead poisoning prevention laws – commonly known as Massachusetts’ Lead Law. 
Most are well aware of the risks automotive technicians and mechanics regularly face, such as electrical shocks and burns. Yet, many are oblivious to the invisible threat of asbestos. This hazardous material was frequently used in automobiles, which increased the risk of asbestos exposure to those repairing those cars. However, despite its limited use today, there remains a high risk of asbestos in the automotive industry. 
While many facilities are hurting due to the closures resulting from COVID-19, some took advantage of this downtime. Namely, school districts have been using this extended vacancy to overhaul a vitally important and long overdue service: asbestos abatement. To this day, asbestos is still a problem in many schools across the country, and districts are acting to better protect students. While the virus is a danger in and of itself, the COVID-19 closures are facilitating asbestos abatement in schools to increase the safety of school children. 
Most people are well aware of the negative impacts of asbestos on their health. For centuries this hazardous material has affected the human population, but this risk reaches far beyond contaminating indoor air quality. Far fewer people are aware of asbestos’s effect on the environment, and with construction and demolition projects being performed on older properties, it’s important to become aware of the risk. In this blog, we will discuss the ways asbestos contamination can impact the outdoors. 