Articles Tagged with ''contamination testing''

How Can You Tell if Your Mold Remediation Is Good Enough for Sensitized Occupants?

Mycotoxin Testing Can Help

Michael A. Pinto CSP, SMS, CMP, RTPE, FLS, ERS

October 7, 2021

Mold-sensitized individuals need to have a living/working environment that is better than the normal understanding of clean. Standard mold remediation techniques for source removal have to be completed with an acute attention to detail; the job is not done when the source material has been removed.

GrayWolf DirectSense Probes for IAQ, Toxic Gas Now Connect Directly to Smartphones

August 10, 2021

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DSII probes for indoor air quality and toxic gas testing/monitoring now connect via Bluetooth to iOS and Android devices.

Realtime Labs And Wonder Makers Environmental Present Information Regarding Mycotoxins And How Those Poisons Impact Fungal Remediation

June 24, 2021

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Mycotoxins, the chemical byproducts produced by mold, are linked with many health effects and need to be removed during remediation, as well as the visible colonies and microscopic spores.

Testing Methods for Coronavirus Cleaning and Disinfection

July 20, 2020

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Certified Mold-Free Corp (CMF) has extended its services into Coronavirus training as well as Coronavirus disinfection services.

New Tools Bring Success to Mold Projects: Microfiber Cloths

Part II: Microfiber Cloths

Michael A. Pinto CSP, SMS, CMP, RTPE, FLS, ERS

October 12, 2017

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The first article in this series ended with a discussion on using fogging to assist particle control, and the importance of proper droplet size. Smaller, light particles tend to be more effective because they are then similar or smaller in size than the particles being removed from the air.

On Target with Lead Abatement

Eric Fish

April 6, 2015

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In July of 2014, a small fire broke out inside of a gun range within the metro-Detroit city of Livonia.

Commercial Shooting Complicates Bio-Remediation Efforts: A Case Study

Andrew Whitmarsh

February 9, 2015

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In some situations, crime scene cleanup technicians contend with more than just blood, biological materials and the danger of bloodborne pathogen exposure.

Handling Hazards

Environmental hazards like asbestos, PCBs and lead can change the complexion of a seemingly routine job.

Stephen Ellis

February 5, 2015

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It’s a typical day of restoration work for you and your work crews - a small water damage job in an office complex basement, a smoke-damaged kitchen in a high school and a vandalism clean-up at a former plastics company building downtown.

Envirocheck Expands its National Footprint

July 23, 2014

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Envirocheck, Inc. has announced the launch of its Bay Area office and laboratory, according to a press release.

A Message from PACR on Lead, Asbestos Testing in Wake of Colorado Flooding

The requirement for testing of asbestos and lead has been lifted only for the structures that were flooded and affected by the recent flooding in Colorado.

September 18, 2013

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According to a message released by Larry Cooper, PACR Technical Director, guidance on handling asbestos contaminated materials in flood debris is provided under "Flood Debris Guidance" on the Flood Resources Page, State of Colorado, Department of Health. This waiver also extends to lead testing for drywall:

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Articles Tagged with ''contamination testing''

How Can You Tell if Your Mold Remediation Is Good Enough for Sensitized Occupants?

GrayWolf DirectSense Probes for IAQ, Toxic Gas Now Connect Directly to Smartphones

Realtime Labs And Wonder Makers Environmental Present Information Regarding Mycotoxins And How Those Poisons Impact Fungal Remediation

Testing Methods for Coronavirus Cleaning and Disinfection

New Tools Bring Success to Mold Projects: Microfiber Cloths

On Target with Lead Abatement

Commercial Shooting Complicates Bio-Remediation Efforts: A Case Study

Handling Hazards

Envirocheck Expands its National Footprint

A Message from PACR on Lead, Asbestos Testing in Wake of Colorado Flooding

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