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. [Read more…] about Avoiding Asbestos During Storm Damage Cleanup
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How Does One Experience Second-Hand Asbestos Exposure?
While asbestos exposure is usually the result of an occupancy hazard or living situation, these are not the only means one can be exposed to the material. Much like smoking, there is a traveling proximity risk when it comes to asbestos fiber inhalation. Because one doesn’t have asbestos inside the home or at the workplace does not mean they are completely safe from the hazardous material. Read further to discover the ways one can experience second-hand asbestos exposure. [Read more…] about How Does One Experience Second-Hand Asbestos Exposure?
Does Asbestos Have an Effect on the Environment?
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. [Read more…] about Does Asbestos Have an Effect on the Environment?
Identifying and Protecting Yourself from Asbestos-Containing Paint
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. [Read more…] about Identifying and Protecting Yourself from Asbestos-Containing Paint
COVID-19’s Effect on Mesothelioma Patients
Malignant mesothelioma is a challenging diagnosis as is. Unfortunately, with the rise and spread of COVID-19, people with mesothelioma need to be extra cautious due to their compromised health and immune systems. For those affected by this asbestos-related cancer, it’s vital to understand COVID-19’s effect on mesothelioma patients so that safety measures can be properly enacted. [Read more…] about COVID-19’s Effect on Mesothelioma Patients
Avoiding the Threat of Asbestos When Spring Cleaning
With spring officially underway, many of us are finally getting around to our cleaning and home remodeling projects. For most, spring cleaning entails home maintenance, including cleaning out the attic and performing long-overdue home renovations and repairs. However, before you dive headfirst into these exhaustive tasks, make sure you are avoiding the threat of asbestos when performing your spring cleaning.
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