Items Tagged with 'environmental hazards'

Learn how plaster and lath have evolved into modern drywall and what restorers need to know about silica, gypsum, and other hazards from construction dust. 

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.

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.

Part 4 of this containment series dives into mini-containments, pressure control, and dust barriers for managing biological contaminants during remediation. 

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.