As the USGS asbestos report cited, ‘Roofing products were estimated to account for about 60% of U.S. consumption; the chloralkali industry about 35%; and unknown applications, 5%.
Read the full story here: http://www.asbestosdiseaseawareness.org/archives/9292
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Asbestos is a tough, heat-resistant mineral that was added to the building materials of many older homes. It can pose health hazards to workers…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jifoNSXvTuQ
If you have vermiculite insulation in your home, you should assume this material may be contaminated with asbestos and be aware of steps you can take to protect yourself and your family from exposure to asbestos. This Web page – http://www.epa.gov/asbestos/pubs/verm.html provides important information on how to protect yourself and your family if you suspect that you might have vermiculite insulation from Libby, Montana.
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Acoustical Ceiling Texture (popcorn ceilings)
You have just bought an older home or you have lived in a pre 90’s home for a while and your thinking about removing those outdated, ugly popcorn ceilings. You should have the “popcorn” texture properly sampled & tested for asbestos by a EPA/AHERA certified building inspector and the samples need to analyzed at a certified NVLAP laboratory for PLM analysis BEFORE you disturb or start the removal process.
Most people have the perception and assume that if their home was built in the late 70’s or 80’s that asbestos is probably not present in the popcorn texture. This assumption is wrong and could lead to a very expensive decontamination of the house and contents if the material is found to contain asbestos after the removal process has begun.
When it comes to asbestos and your health and the health of your family, it is always better to be safe than sorry – Have it Tested
Call Jason at Envision3 Group today at (602) 492-MOLD for a free estimate on asbestos testing.
Interesting article about popcorn ceiling and asbestos removal:
http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/opinions/articles/1112satlet6-121.html
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Another case of asbestos worry – Philadelphia Housing Authority
LAST SEPTEMBER, Philadelphia Housing Authority plumbers ripped open Channel Saunders’ kitchen wall at the Hill Creek Apartments in Crescentville and removed leaky pipes.
The pipes were covered in a white gauzelike material, Saunders said. When the workers finished, they dumped the rusted pipes on her front patio, she said.
http://www.philly.com/philly/hp/news_update/20100204_Another_case_of_asbestos_worry.html
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The University of Wisconsin-Stout in Menomonie might appeal seven asbestos-removal violations stemming from campus projects in 2009.
The violations were issued by the Wisconsin Department of Commerce, which originally charged the university with 50 counts of asbestos violations after state inspections of UW-Stout projects in May and June. The department revised its inspection report from the projects and released the shorter list of citations Wednesday.
http://dailyreporter.com/blog/2009/12/30/state-cites-stout-for-asbestos-violations/
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Arizona Asbestos NESHAP Regulations for Demolition and Renovations
A pdf page outlining the asbestos NESHAP regulations for contractors in Arizona
Renovations — Facilities undergoing renovations
must submit a NESHAPs notification if greater than
threshold amounts of RACM are disturbed.
Threshold amounts are:
• 260 linear feet (for materials on pipes)
• 160 square feet (for surface areas)
• 35 cubic feet (for materials
What everyone needs to remember when considering demolition or renovations of a facility is that NESHAP’s applys to All facilities, regardless of the date of construction.
If the project is in Maricopa County the following applies:
Thoroughly inspect the facility within 12 months of commencement of demolition or renovation activity. Include the date of this inspection on the written notification. *(All facilities, regardless of the date of construction)
http://www.azdeq.gov/environ/air/asbestos/download/neshap_demo.pdf
The Environmental Protection Agency has fined Precision Demolition and Abatement, LLC., an asbestos abatement and demolition contractor in Boise, $36,000 for failing to properly handle asbestos while renovating…….
Asbestos threat is understated – Remodeling & Popcorn Ceilings
The article by Rosie Romero about asbestos
may give a false sense of security to homeowners contemplating remodeling.
http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/opinions/articles/1112satlet6-121.html
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