Articles Tagged with ''environmental hazards''

Learn how wildfire ash, soot, smoke, and heavy metals affect hardwood floors and when restorers should refinish, clean, or replace.

A new First Onsite survey found that Americans are highly concerned about infectious disease spreading, indoor environmental risks, and long-term health effects tied to building contamination and damage.

Here’s how restorers can improve their containment systems for biological contaminants while using negative pressure, barriers, and filtration. 

WUI fire contamination is composed of smoke and heavy metals and has a huge impact on buildings, learn how restorers should assess, test and clean up. 

Protect your reputation and your clients’ well-being by making Post-Remediation Verification (PRV) an essential step in fire restoration. Discover how partnering with Independent Environmental Professionals (IEPs) can safeguard against hidden toxins, lingering odors and legal pitfalls, while delivering results backed by science and proof.

After a fire, the damage goes beyond what meets the eye. From hazardous residues to airborne toxins, Environmental Professionals (EPs) play a pivotal role in ensuring your property is safe and restored effectively.

Dive into the intricate history of asbestos in resilient flooring. From its rise in the 1920s due to the number of beneficial properties, to its decline following intense regulatory scrutiny, discover how this once widely-used mineral became one of the most controversial materials in construction history.

Lead paint might be a relic of the past, but if you're dealing with historic homes or older structures, you can't afford to ignore it. The key to safe and compliant work starts with accurate sampling. This step-by-step guide, powered by KnowHow, ensures that every sample is collected with precision, documented thoroughly, and sent for proper analysis, safeguarding your team's health and your project's success.

In this episode of Ask the Expert, Dr. Alex LeBeau discusses the critical role industrial hygienists play in restoration. From evolving protections to addressing hidden dangers in disaster response, gain valuable insights into how these experts ensure safe and effective practices.