Abating Zonolite Insulation
Years Produced: 1940 – 1980
Zonolite Insulation is the trademarked name of a product sold as attic insulation between the 1940s and 1990s. Consisting of the naturally occurring mineral vermiculite, Zonolite
asbestos arizona
ADEQ fines landowner for illegal asbestos dumping, demolotion at Arizona mine
A Maricopa County Superior Court judge this past week ordered the owner of a landfill and demolition site at the Iron King Mine in Dewey-Humboldt to pay $71,100 in fines for illegally disposing solid waste and asbestos near an aquifer.
http://www.dcourier.com/main.asp?SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=74578&SectionID=1
AHERA Definition of School Buildings That Must Be Inspected
The Federal Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) requires all public and nonpublic elementary and secondary schools (K-12) to complete an initial inspection for asbestos and a reinspection of known and assumed asbestos at least once every three years in each building which is owned, leased, or otherwise used as a school building.
http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/facplan/articles/I02_ahera_def_building_insp.html
Another case of asbestos worry – Philadelphia Housing Authority
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.
Arizona Asbestos NESHAP questions answered
- I am a general contractor performing a tenent improvment on a suite in a building that was built in 2007, do i need to have an asbestos inspection since its a new building? A: Yes, even if the building was built in 2007,
you are rquired to at the very least have the materials you are disturbing during the renovation be testing by an AHERA certified building inspector.
ASBESTOS TESTING REQUIREMENTS - COMMON MYTHS/MISPERCEPTIONS From Arizona Registrar of Contactors
COMMON MYTHS/MISPERCEPTIONS
Many contractors incorrectly assume Asbestos NESHAP does not apply to them for many reasons including:
Asbestos threat is understated – Remodeling & Popcorn Ceilings
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
ASU to pay $96K for violating Asbestos rules
EPA fines Boise company for asbestos
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…….
EPA Fines two charter school operators for asbestos violations
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency fined two Arizona charter school operators a combined total of $22,030 for alleged violations of the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA).
Gerritsen Beach beware: A warm weather mold menace is feared in the Sand-struck neighborhood
Gerritsen Beach beware: A warm weather mold menace is feared in the Sandy-struck neighborhood
Mining Company to pay $1.8 billion in cleanup
PHOENIX – Environmental cleanups at more than 80 sites in 19 states will move forward with hundreds of millions of dollars in new funding under settlements with the sale of bankrupt copper miner Asarco LLC, the U.S. Justice Department has announced.
Mold Testing & Asbestos Inspections Services Offered
Envision3 Group, Inc.(EN3G) is a locally phoenix owned consulting firm specializing in environmental, health and safety, and construction management. EN3G offers an extensive background in environmental, safety, and construction management services. Envision maintains a high
Popcorn Ceiling Removal - What do I need for it?
I hear it from homeowners just about everyday, its a very hot topic with our clients here at Envision … “I hate this ugly popcorn ceiling, do you think it contains asbestos?, what are my options if it does contain asbestos? how do I go about having it tested for asbestos?” My answers are typically the same in every instance and are as follows:Protect Your Family From Asbestos - Contaminated Vermiculite Insulation
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 –
Services Offered by Envision3 Group - Phoenix Mold Testing
Envision3 Group, Inc.(EN3G) is a locally phoenix owned consulting firm specializing in environmental, health and safety, and construction management. EN3G offers an extensive background in environmental, safety, and construction management services. Envision maintains a high
State cites University for asbestos violations
The University of Wisconsin-Stout in Menomonie might appeal seven 
asbestos-removal violations stemming from campus projects in 2009.
http://dailyreporter.com/blog/2009/12/30/state-cites-stout-for-asbestos-violations/
US imports asbestos rose 34% over the last year
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
UW Stout to get 50 asbestos violations shortened to 7 counts
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/
Why inspect for Asbestos?
Why inspect for Asbestos? It is the Law!