DISPOSING ASBESTOS THE RIGHT WAY

Knowing asbestos and the dangers it comes with, it should not come as a shocker that Governments banned asbestos use in future construction when studies indicated the dangers of asbestos. Contractors are removing asbestos from buildings as it contributes to an increased risk of lung cancer, asbestosis, and mesothelioma. You should always hire a licensed asbestos-removal…

HOW TO TEST FOR ASBESTOS

Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral composed of thin, tightly packed fibers. Due to its strength, asbestos used to be commonly used in the manufacturing of insulation, fireproofing, and other construction materials. Unfortunately, asbestos has been found to pose a serious health risk when its fibers become loose and airborne, since breathing them in can…

HOW TO IDENTIFY ASBESTOS

Before the dangers of asbestos were common knowledge, it was widely used as a building material in residential and commercial buildings. Even though the health risks of asbestos fibers are now known, many structures built with the material still stand. Asbestos is made of microscopic fibers that cannot be seen by the naked eye. In…