Asbestos
Clearing the Air About Asbestos
The dangers of asbestos exposure have been known for years and, as a result, the use of asbestos in the United States has been declining steadily. Existing asbestos continues to pose a serious health hazard that can result in Asbestosis, Lung Cancer, and Mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer known to be caused only by exposure to asbestos. At CSC, we are experts at detecting the presence of asbestos and determining an abatement plan that is safe, provides minimal disruption in the workplace, and will rid your site of all contaminants. If you suspect that asbestos is present in your building or at your site, we can help.
Facts About Asbestos
Asbestos was very Useful
Asbestos is the name for six different compounds found naturally in our environment. With characteristics such as high thermal insulation, chemical and thermal stability, and high tensile strength, they enjoyed widespread use in building materials, paper products, asbestos-cement, brakes, textiles and other applications.
When is Asbestos a Hazard?
Exposure to asbestos can occur in a variety of ways. Airborne particles can be released by eroding natural deposits, from asbestos-related industries, or from the brakes and clutches of vehicles. It may be detected indoors when released from building materials like insulation and ceiling and floor tiles. It may also be released into water through erosion, corrosion of asbestos-cement pipes, or disintegration of asbestos roofing that finds its way into sewers. Asbestos is not always an immediate hazard. Only when materials containing asbestos are disturbed or damaged does asbestos become a problem. If asbestos is maintained properly, it is often best to leave it in place and regularly monitor its condition.
We find the Asbestos Solution
Asbestos-related diseases can take between fifteen and forty years to manifest themselves, making it absolutely vital that the presence of asbestos is detected long before anyone gets sick. If you have a potential asbestos problem, we will send a team of certified experts who will provide
you with an accurate asbestos survey detailing the building materials or site locations where asbestos was found. Should asbestos be detected, we will provide you with an asbestos abatement plan that complies with all environmental regulations, and initiate immediate mitigation of all potential exposure. We’ll be there to monitor the progress of your abatement plan through to completion, and to provide detailed reports for litigation support should the need arise.
What does CSC do?
Questions
Are you planning to demolish or renovate your building and want to know your obligations?- When should I test for asbestos?
- I suspect that asbestos containing materials were disturbed in my building. What should I do?
The dangers due to exposure to asbestos have been known for years. For that very reason, the use of asbestos in the United States has been steadily declining. And yet, asbestos is still present in building materials today and still poses a serious health hazard. At CSC, we are experts at detecting the presence of asbestos and determining an abatement plan that is safe, provides minimal disruption in the workplace and will help remove or manage asbestos containing building materials. If you suspect that asbestos containing building materials have or will be disturbed in your building or at your site, we can help.
If you have a potential asbestos problem, CSC’s certified experts can provide you with an accurate asbestos survey that details the building materials or site locations where asbestos was found. CSC can devise an asbestos abatement plan that complies with all environmental regulations and provides detailed written specifications and reports of all asbestos activities. CSC can determine airborne levels of asbestos following asbestos abatement or following the unintentional disturbance of asbestos containing materials. In short, CSC can meet any of your asbestos-related needs.
CSC Case Study: Asbestos, Lead, and Mold Site Assessment
Excerpt: Years of neglect caused extensive damage to this industrial property. CSC was there to help sort out how to make this property habitable again…
Clark Seif Clark, Inc. (CSC) professionals possess the pertinent education, relevant certifications, and appropriate licenses that qualify us to provide you with the highest level of asbestos consulting services. We perform your work in line with current governmental rules and regulations at a fair price. Beyond our firm foundation, CSC employees have the education, experience and credibility that sets our bar of excellence high. We have completed projects that cover every possible structure size and type. This includes schools, hospitals & health care facilities, banks, industrial, commercial and residential. Our experts have the qualification and knowledge to assist you differentiates between a real estate transfer survey and a construction survey.
To add to our appeal, take a moment to consider our diversity of services, our highly rated insurance coverage, our multiple office locations, our flexible hours, and our in-house scientific equipment. It’s easy to see why so many clients rely on CSC to get the job done.
Examples of employees’ Asbestos Certifications:
- AHERA Asbestos Inspector
- AHERA Management Planner
- AHERA Project Designer
- AHERA Contractor Supervisor
- NIOSH 582(E) Microscopist
- California Certified Asbestos Consultant (CA-CAC)
- California Certified Site Surveillance Technician (CA-CSST)
- NIOSH 582(E) Microscopist
- McRone Advanced Asbestos Identification (PLM)
- Microscope Instruction Consultation & Analysis (MICA) for PLM Analysis
CSC Case Study: Asbestos, Lead, and Mold Site Assessment
Excerpt: Years of neglect caused extensive damage to this industrial property. CSC was there to help sort out how to make this property habitable again…
Asbestos: A General Overview
Excerpt: Due to some of its physical and chemical properties, asbestos has been mined, milled, and used in thousands of products in the US and abroad….
OSHA STANDARDS AS THEY APPLY TO ASBESTOS
Excerpt: The Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission (OSHRC) is an independent Federal agency created to decide contests of citations or penalties resulting from OSHA inspections of American work places…
Mesothelioma News
Excerpt: Many Americans assume that asbestos is a problem of the past and would be shocked to learn that more than 3,000 different asbestos-containing products are still being imported and used in the United States today…
Outdoor air may be dirty, but indoor air can be worse
Author: Corinne Purtill
Excerpt: The air inside your home can be two to five times as polluted as the air outside, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency….
Senate Passes Asbestos Ban
Author: C. Monforton
Excerpt: Nearly 7 years ago, the late Senator Paul Wellstone (D-MN) and Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) began a legislative effort to ban asbestos-containing products. Yesterday, the “Ban Asbestos in America Act” passed the Senate with a bi-partisan voice vote…
General Guidelines for Renovation and Construction in Maricopa County
Excerpt: REMEMBER: You, as the owner/ operator, are responsible for all phases of asbestos removal, transportation and disposal….