Asbestos fibers can enter the body through the air we breathe, which is why it’s important to have respiratory protection in case of asbestos exposure. A respirator is a device designed to provide clean oxygen to the people who are wearing or surrounding the device. Here are three examples of respiratory devices used to protect [...]
The presence of mold in any work environment presents a serious health and safety risk to employees, supervisors, and anyone else exposed to the contaminated environment. The government of Canada recognizes this concern and as a result has enacted a series of regulations regarding the safe removal of mold as well as workplace practices to [...]
If you are preparing to have your building or commercial property demolished, you may think that asbestos removal is no longer necessary. However, according to Alberta Asbestos Abatement Manual from the provincial government, all asbestos-containing materials must be removed from a building before it can be demolished. If you’re planning on having a property torn [...]
For many homeowners, mold comes with nasty discolorations, smells, and health repercussions for family members if they are exposed to it for too long. If you’re a business owner, however, there are bigger issues that you have to worry about. Infestations can affect your employee sick days, property, and eventually your bottom line. We want [...]
Asbestos contamination is a serious health and safety risk that requires immediate action. Once identified, asbestos must be contained and removed without exposing anyone to the harmful substance. The basic strategies for minimizing the harmful effects of asbestos are encapsulation, enclosure and removal. Here is a brief description of how each of these approaches works, [...]
Asbestos is a serious health and safety hazard, and both the Canadian government and the government of Alberta have taken the necessary legal precautions to prevent it from spreading. As a residential or commercial property owner, it’s important to know the legal consequences of asbestos infestations so you can have it eliminated as quickly as [...]
Mould is a seemingly innocuous fungus that grows in damp conditions and thrives in many common building materials. The problem is that prolonged exposure to mold growth actually has detrimental effects on human health. Another issue that we frequently encounter is that our clients are rarely aware of just exactly what the issues are or [...]
Exposure to asbestos poses a series of potential health risks. Any person who comes into contact with asbestos is susceptible to any number of serious illnesses, so it’s important to know these health risks in order to understand the dangers of asbestos exposure. How are Asbestos-Related Illnesses Contracted? Asbestos-related illnesses are airborne, so they are [...]
Asbestos was commonly used in residential and commercial buildings that were built prior to 1990. If you are planning to renovate a building that was built prior to 1990, it is critical that you get the area tested for asbestos. This is because asbestos can cause severe health problems in the workers that undertake the [...]
Mould, whether in the home or in the workplace, can cause a lot of damage to a building’s structure and a person’s health. This fungus thrives in environments when they have ample food, and if they are allowed to spread, could have serious complications. Certified Asbestos Removal’s customers often ask us what causes mold and [...]
