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Articles Tagged with ''contamination testing''

Ask Annissa: Wildfire Smoke vs. Structure Fire Contamination
Ask Annissa

Wildfire Smoke vs. Structure Fire Contamination

Why wildfire losses require a different approach to testing, cleaning, and restoration
Annissa Coy
Annissa Coy
October 2, 2026
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Learn how wildfire smoke contamination differs from structural fire damage and what restorers need to know about documentation, testing, and cleaning. 




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close-up of a white wall affected by black spots of fungus

Cero tolerancia para mohos tóxicos: pasos esenciales para una remediación exitosa

Identificación de esporas objetivo como parte del proceso de aprobación posterior a la remediación
Michael A. Pinto
Michael A. Pinto CSP, SMS, CMP, RTPE, FLS, ERS
Kendra Seymour
Kendra Seymour
September 22, 2026
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Conoce por qué cinco tipos de moho requieren cero tolerancia en las pruebas posteriores a la remediación y qué significa para una limpieza segura y efectiva.


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Asbestos Warning Sign

El Mito de la Fecha Límite para las Pruebas de Asbesto, Parte 2

Lo que OSHA realmente exige sobre las pruebas de asbesto en edificios construidos después de 1980
Russell C. Vent
Russell C. Vent
Kevin Hutton
Kevin Hutton
September 8, 2026
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Conoce por qué 1980 no es una fecha límite para las pruebas de asbesto y qué deben saber los restauradores sobre OSHA, seguridad y cumplimiento.


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Danger Asbestos Warning Sign

El Mito de la Fecha Límite para Hacer Pruebas de Asbesto, Parte 1

Russell C. Vent
Russell C. Vent
Kevin Hutton
Kevin Hutton
August 25, 2026
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Conoce los requisitos legales y de seguridad para las pruebas de asbesto en proyectos de renovación y demolición, y aclara el mito de la fecha límite.


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Rescue teams evacuating neighborhood from wildfire

After the Eaton Fire: Evidence-Based Priorities for Post-Wildfire Assessment and Restoration

Justin Sachs
Justin Sachs
June 25, 2026
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Here’s how evidence-based wildfire strategies help restorers assess, clean, and restore smoke-impacted homes after WUI fires. 


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mold sampling

3 Mold Analysis Tools Restoration Contractors Need After Hurricanes and Floods

How microscopy, culturing, and DNA testing support post-flood remediation decisions
Dr. Michael Berg
Dr. Michael Berg
May 29, 2026
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Learn how restorers can use culturing, microscopy, and next-generation sequencing to analyze mold after a hurricane or flood. 


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WUI fire

Assessment of Heavy Metals in a Wildfire and a Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Fire

Science-based guidance for restorers and IH/OEHs to assess, clean, and verify residues
Patrick Moffett
Patrick Moffett
January 29, 2026
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Homeowners face information overload after WUI fires, while real risks linger indoors. This article translates science into practice and defines burn/near/far-field impact zones, separates visible from invisible, outlines forensic sampling strategies, and provides heavy-metal background context with defensible, ALARA-based PRV targets restorers and IHs can use to close complete their projects confidently.


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Ask the Expert Roundtable - Asbestos 101: What Restorers Need to Know About Testing, Work Practices, and Compliance
Ask the Expert

Asbestos 101: What Restorers Need to Know About Testing, Work Practices, and Compliance

Industry experts break down asbestos triggers, safe work decisions, and regulatory risks
Kayla McGowan
Kayla McGowan
January 28, 2026
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In this episode of Ask The Expert, leading industry experts explain when asbestos training is required, what work can safely proceed, and how restorers should manage their risk once the results are received.
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Ask the Expert: What Restoration Professionals Need to Know About HVAC Systems and Indoor Air Quality
Ask the Expert

What Restoration Professionals Need to Know About HVAC Systems and Indoor Air Quality

Why HVAC systems are the hidden driving force of indoor air quality and how restoration professionals can deliver healthier and more complete outcomes
Kayla McGowan
Kayla McGowan
January 14, 2026
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HVAC systems are often overlooked on restoration projects, yet they play a crucial role in indoor air quality and the health of the occupants. Becky Callegan explains why restoration and HVAC contractors need to partner up and work with each other. 
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Tear gas

Tear Gas: Job Hazard Analysis, Testing and Jobsite Safety

Tear Gas Remediation Requires Specialized Contracts, Safety Protocols and Regulatory Compliance
Patrick Moffett
Patrick Moffett
October 9, 2025
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Remediating tear gas contamination indoors demands expert hazard assessment, strict safety standards and customized contracts to protect workers and property owners.


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