Protecting Ohio Jobsites Through Asbestos Testing and Abatement Oversight Ensure safety and compliance with proper environmental testing. About 1.3 million U.S. workers are at risk of asbestos exposure, which is the number one cause of work-related deaths in the world. Construction companies, architects, and commercial developers alike need
Read more →Asbestos Hazard: Six Common Questions Important Asbestos Information for Ohio Businesses and Families Asbestos is a material that has been used in building materials for years. It has many beneficial characteristics. However, it is a dangerous carcinogen if it is airborne and is inhaled. 1. What is asbestos?
Read more →How to Prevent Liability Surprises When Purchasing Commercial Real Estate in Ohio Commercial real estate may be one of the best investments you can ever make. However, buying commercial real estate in Ohio’s Miami Valley — or anywhere, for that matter — can be complex, even for the
Read more →Five Reasons for an Asbestos Inspection Asbestos Inspections in Ohio are required for our safety. Asbestos is a mineral fiber that is strong and heat resistant. Because of these properties, it has been used extensively in a variety of building materials. Overtime its use became widespread. Currently
Read more →Tornadoes’ Environmental Effects on Sites and Buildings Tornado Debris Creates Hidden Dangers The series of tornadoes that struck the Dayton region on May 27 and 28 caused widespread damage to homes, commercial buildings and property. Many buildings have been structurally damaged or destroyed. Consequentially, there is a
Read more →Asbestos 101: Understanding the Risks of Asbestos Exposure Asbestos is a set of six naturally occurring silicate minerals: amosite, crocidolite, chrysotile, tremolite, actinolite, and anthophyllite. Whether asbestos is inside a residential home or a commercial business, asbestos can represent a serious problem if it becomes friable and
Read more →RAPCA’s Asbestos Air Pollution Program Who’s in charge of Asbestos Air Pollution? The Regional Air Pollution Control Agency (RAPCA) has jurisdiction for air pollution in the Miami Valley. They have an asbestos air pollution division which oversees appropriate methods for the detection and removal of asbestos from
Read more →5 Places Asbestos Is Commonly Found and What You Can Do About it Hailed as a naturally occurring, fireproof material, asbestos first came into the U.S. industrial scene in the 1800s. Peak production didn’t occur until 1973 when roughly 804,000 tons of it were processed in the
Read more →Asbestos Health Risks in Home Products Potential Health Risks Lurking in Our Homes Are there health risks in our homes? Most people would say yes. These potential health risks come in various shapes and sizes with many unique characteristics. One potential risk is asbestos. You may not
Read more →Help! I Need An Environmental Consultant in Ohio! Selecting An Environmental Consultant? Here’s What You Need to Know! If you have been notified by a government agency, (EPA, OSHA, RAPCA) that you are responsible for the investigation and cleanup of soil, groundwater or other contaminated media, you
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