Asbestos consultants are people who are trained and certified to work with asbestos.  These trained professionals go to homes and businesses to safely remove asbestos.  They help customers deal with the asbestos problems quickly and safely.  Their job is to ensure the customers safety. (more…)

An asbestos test can either be sent in to a lab for analysis or conducted at home with a do-it-yourself kit. If the sample is to be sent in her testing you will need to prepare yourself and the area before taking a sample. Lay down a sheet underneath the area where the sample is to be taken, turn of any air systems, wear gloves and a protective mask, and wet the sample with a spray bottle that contains a couple of drops of detergent. (more…)

Asbestosis regulations are controlled by the EPA, UPSC, and OSHA.

Asbestos regulations by the EPA include controlling certain substances that contain asbestos such as commercial and specialty paper. Some of these substances include “new users” of asbestos. The EPA has also banned numerous products that contain asbestos such as commercial paper, flooring felt, and specialty paper etc. (more…)

Asbestos testing occurs nationwide and involves a variety of different techniques.

Asbestos fibers are extremely tiny and cannot be seen by the naked eye. Since asbestos is a known carcinogen, products that are suspected to contain asbestos should be tested by professionals. Some people who may want to have asbestos testing of products performed include homeowners, business owners, Realtors, environmental consultants, etc. (more…)

Asbestos removal is required when asbestos is damaged and airborne. Many homes and businesses contain asbestos but it is only a health hazard if it is airborne. Even though asbestos has been regulated since the 1970s, there are still many commercial products that contain asbestos fibers. When the asbestos is airborne it can cause mesothelioma and other asbestos-related disease. (more…)

Asbestos remediation is the cleanup of sites that are contaminated with asbestos. Many homes contain asbestos and it is not necessary to remove it unless the asbestos is damaged (i.e. flaking, peeling, etc.). Asbestos is only a problem when it is damaged and airborne. If your home contains asbestos don’t panic. You also must not try to remove the asbestos material yourself unless you follow certain precautions.   (more…)

Asbestos regulation is through the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

Certain products containing asbestos are banned while others are still in use.

Some products containing asbestos that have been banned include corrugated paper, commercial paper, flooring felt, rollboard, and specialty paper.  The EPA continues to watch over old users and regulate “new users” of asbestos. (more…)