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?
In 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. 
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. 
When envisioning flaking paint in older homes, one’s mind often wanders to thoughts of harmful lead inhalation. However, lead is not the only hazardous substance that can be present in paint; asbestos is also an unseen risk. This can endanger homeowners if they plan on remodeling or the paint begins to chip. That’s why it’s so important to identify and protect yourself from asbestos-containing paint. 
