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
Asbestos in Schools
A Parent’s Guide to Keeping Children Safe from Asbestos
Children are adventurous. They’ll build forts out of loose materials, explore abandoned buildings, or turn old, dilapidated barns into clubhouses. While we can all relate to these behaviors from when we were children, the prospect of these activities seems far more dangerous now that we’re aware of the prevalent danger of asbestos. Since children are unaware of its presence and may be unsure of its harmful effects, it’s important to establish guidelines for keeping children safe from asbestos. [Read more…] about A Parent’s Guide to Keeping Children Safe from Asbestos
How COVID-19 Closures are Facilitating Asbestos Abatement in Schools
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. [Read more…] about How COVID-19 Closures are Facilitating Asbestos Abatement in Schools
McClure Elementary School: An Example of the Impact of Asbestos in Schools
This week, the McClure Elementary School in Philadelphia finally re-opens its doors after being closed since before winter break. Between these times, it has been at the center of controversy, protests, and costly contractor work. McClure, and several other schools in the Philadelphia School District, has been targeted by administrators because of the presence of asbestos and the need to finally detect and remove the asbestos in schools. McClure and other schools stand as an example of how asbestos still affects our children today, years after asbestos-containing materials were discontinued in construction. [Read more…] about McClure Elementary School: An Example of the Impact of Asbestos in Schools
