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/18 Feb 2017

What you need to know-Asbestos 101

Asbestos 101- what you need to know Almost everyone knows that asbestos can cause serious disease. But what is it and why is it so harmful to our health? A brief overview of the pesky mineral Asbestos is a...

/10 Feb 2017

Think Asbestos Is Illegal in The United States? Think Again

For over 80 years now, we’ve been aware that asbestos can cause mesothelioma, asbestosis, lung cancer and other chronic respiratory conditions. It‘s 2017 and yet asbestos is still not banned in the U.S. According to an estimate by the Environmental Working Group,...

/16 Dec 2016

Asbestos is illegal in the US, right?

No. Many people are surprised to hear that asbestos is STILL LEGAL in the United States. Can’t be true? In 1989, the EPA banned asbestos in the US, but in 1991 the 5th circuit Court of Appeals overturned the ruling. https://www.epa.gov/asbestos/asbestos-ban-and-phase-out-federal-register-notices...

/08 Jan 2016

Fire Damage Asbestos Removal

When asbestos is exposed to extreme heat, it can become brittle and breakable and transform into a very serious health hazard. For this reason, great care needs to be taken during cleanup after fire damage in a property that contains asbestos. Only...

/30 Nov 2015

Large-Scale Asbestos Removal in Northern Colorado Makes Greeley Students and Teachers Safer

After decades of taking special measures to avoid contamination, Greeley West High School and John Evans Middle School in Greeley, Colorado are finally free from the threat of asbestos. No longer do teachers have to write up a work order, get approval,...

/29 Oct 2015

Asbestos Construction Sites in Colorado

Asbestos has long been a popular material for builders. Despite all that we know about the harmful effects of this toxic substance, it is still found in many homes and buildings throughout the nation. Because of its popularity as a building material,...

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