When talking about asbestos, mold, lead and other environmental issues, many different government agencies and programs come up. In other blogs we have mentioned the CDC, EPA OSHA, & AHERA. There are differences in all of these agencies, some are related, others are not. EPA In relation to all environmental agencies, the EPA is the […]
Mold is everywhere, we encounter it multiple times a day. But what do you really know about mold? Read further to learn mold facts you should know. 1. There are over 100,000 types of mold in the world. Overall, there are over 100,000 types of mold that exist. Not every type of mold is dangerous […]
It’s been almost two years since COVID-19 has become a part of our daily lives. In an effort to minimize our risk, it is important to know the best way you can keep you and your loved ones safe this holiday season. The easiest way to do this is to learn how to clean and disinfect […]
Over the past few weeks, we have discussed the common issues of in-house asbestos management programs. The first blog post was about medical monitoring. The second blog went in-depth about ignored training requirements. Today, this blog will discuss another common issue. Another common deficiency is a failure to perform OSHA required personal air sampling while […]
Last week, our blog post focused on in-house management programs and their common issues. The first blog post focused on medical monitoring. Medical monitoring is not the only issue that in-house programs face. Another common deficiency of in-house asbestos maintenance programs is that part of the training requirements for maintenance and housekeeping staff is ignored. […]
A successful asbestos in-house management program has many components. These include well written and up to date standard operating procedures, properly trained staff who understand the limitations of their qualifications, proper equipment and supplies, including personal protective equipment, and proper communication with all parties including building occupants, other building employees, and short term workers. In-house management […]
