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February 19, 2021 by FCI Admin

The Dangers of Lead and Asbestos in Your Water Pipes

Two water meters with metal water pipes leading from them. If you live in an older home, lead and asbestos in your water supply is a genuine concern. The dangers of old municipal pipes had made national headlines during the events of Flint, yet few are aware that similar concerns and worse could potentially be present in your own home. Being in a region renowned for its older architecture, let’s review the concerns related to lead and asbestos in your water pipes. [Read more…] about The Dangers of Lead and Asbestos in Your Water Pipes

Filed Under: Asbestos, Blog, Lead Tagged With: asbestos cardboard, Asbestos Cement, asbestos-infused fabric, laggings, lead bonding and welds, lead faucets, lead pipes, lead valves, old plumbing, transite pipes, water pipes

February 11, 2021 by FCI Admin

The Difference Between Residential and Commercial Asbestos Abatement

A concrete loading dock on the outside of an older warehouse commercial buildingAsbestos is commonplace in both residential and commercial properties in the United States, especially in the northeast. A majority of homes and commercial establishments in New England were built before 1970 and, as such, harbor many asbestos construction materials in their walls. However, regardless of the type of property you own, hiring an abatement crew to remove or remediate asbestos is vital. Though, to better prepare, it’s important to understand that there’s a difference between residential and commercial asbestos abatement. [Read more…] about The Difference Between Residential and Commercial Asbestos Abatement

Filed Under: Asbestos, Blog Tagged With: Asbestos Abatement, asbestos in business, Asbestos Inspection, Commercial, critical barrier, evacuation, limiting asbestos exposure, residential, scale of asbestos work, vacating property

February 5, 2021 by FCI Admin

Understanding OSHA’s 4 Classes of Asbestos Work

Red caution tape reading, "Danger Asbestos RemovalAsbestos is an extremely dangerous and scary material to work with, which is why OSHA has to be very thorough when determining which contractors are approved to work with varying degrees of asbestos hazards. If a contractor performs asbestos abatement for which they are not qualified, not only are they endangering themselves and their crew but also the surrounding neighbors and environment. Let’s take a look at OSHA’s four classes of asbestos work and their certification requirements. [Read more…] about Understanding OSHA’s 4 Classes of Asbestos Work

Filed Under: Asbestos, Blog Tagged With: Asbestos Abatement, asbestos certification, asbestos education, asbestos training, classes of asbestos work, four classes of asbestos, janitorial asbestos responsibilities, OSHA, surfacing asbestos

January 29, 2021 by FCI Admin

The Cost of Covering Up Asbestos in Schools

A row of school lockers outside a class room Asbestos is a concern for many aging schools in the United States. It can be an expensive problem to contend with, so when a routine inspection uncovers the presence of the hazardous material, it can be a significant stressor for school administrators. However, ignoring or even taking steps to obscure the existence of asbestos on school grounds can result in much direr consequences. To understand the repercussions of this unethical and dangerous act, let’s take a look at the cost of covering up asbestos in schools. [Read more…] about The Cost of Covering Up Asbestos in Schools

Filed Under: Asbestos, Blog Tagged With: Asbestos Abatement, Asbestos in Schools, covering up asbestos, hazardous working conditions, hiding asbestos, illegal asbestos activity, lead in water fountain, Pennsylvania, Scranton school district

January 15, 2021 by FCI Admin

Is It Possible to Remove Asbestos in Winter?

An old asbestos roof covered in snow.Removing asbestos is an arduous task and one that even the most experienced abatement crews have to carefully prepare for. With temperatures hovering above freezing and snow and ice coating the ground, winter can be a difficult time to carry out even the simplest of chores. If asbestos is suspected in one’s home, it can be a frightening prospect, but with harsh winter conditions outside, a homeowner may believe there’s nothing that can be immediately done. Oftentimes, these moments beg the question: Is it possible to remove asbestos in winter? [Read more…] about Is It Possible to Remove Asbestos in Winter?

Filed Under: Asbestos, Blog Tagged With: Asbestos Abatement, asbestos in the home, asbestos in winter, Asbestos Inspection, Asbestos Removal, delaying asbestos removal, ice, snow, winter abatement

January 8, 2021 by FCI Admin

How Winter Can Increase Asbestos Exposure

White icicle Christmas lights hanging on under the overhang of a roof in winterWinter is a time full of holidays, festive decorations, and organizing clutter within your home. Yet, all these seemingly innocent wintertime activities can actually increase your risk of asbestos exposure. Not all asbestos originates from remodeling, renovations, or constructions; the simple act of decorating your home for the holidays can have unforeseen consequences. Understanding how winter can increase asbestos exposure can help you be vigilant and avoid adverse health complications in the future. [Read more…] about How Winter Can Increase Asbestos Exposure

Filed Under: Asbestos, Blog Tagged With: Asbestos Abatement, Asbestos Insulation, Asbestos Removal, Attic, basement, Ceiling Tiles, Christmas, cleaning attic and crawlspace, hanging lights, holiday decorations, Holidays, older homes, roofing, Winter, winter cleaning

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