Do you own a commercial building that was constructed more than 30 years ago? If so, you might have dangerous asbestos lurking inside. For years, asbestos was used in commercial buildings as insulation for pipes in ceiling tiles and as noise-blocking wall panels. While asbestos does a wonderful job at insulating, it is harmful to [...]
Asbestos exposure can have serious health consequences for you, your employees, and your entire business. It’s important for business owners to have their properties fully assessed for asbestos-related health risks to keep their company safe and secure. How can you accurately judge the risks associated with asbestos in your workplace? Here is some more information [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
