Mold is always present in the indoor and outdoor environment. We want the indoor environment to have less than the outdoor. In some special cases we want it to be much less. Indoor mold can be visible or hidden behind surfaces. Some species are more dangerous than others, some points in the life cycle of a […]
An asbestos management inspection is the foundation of any facility asbestos management program. There are three general types of asbestos inspections: Limited, Management, and Project Design. An example of the limited inspection is the collection of a few screening samples of major building systems conducted as part of a financial transaction., or limited sampling for […]
At META, we try to be as transparent with our customers as we can. This includes releasing new information as it becomes available. In 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, several states allowed us to conduct webinar training because of restricted travel. In 2021, states extended their allowance of webinars through the end of the […]
If you are an LEA DP, Management Planner or someone who works in a school building with asbestos, then you have probably heard about the management plan. So, what is it? The asbestos management plan is a required document that explains recommended response actions, where asbestos is located within the school and what has been […]
The last year and half have been odd and confusing for many. Even with asbestos, mold and lead training there has been confusion. Many people were unable to take their planned 2020 refresher courses. Which means they now have questions their certification and how to stay in compliance. Here at META we want to be […]
If you live in a single family home, or in a multifamily residence of less than 5 units, it is legal for the home inspector to collect asbestos samples in most states. And the home inspector may be the cheapest option. Why? There are several reasons. An EPA accredited or (in states which require licensing) state […]
