Some of the most promising developments include: 1. Enzyme-Based or Chemical Neutralization Biological or chemical treatments are being researched to neutralize asbestos fibers, making them non-toxic before removal. Example: Magnesium chloride or other chemical agents that bond with asbestos to suppress fiber release. 2. Encapsulation Nanotechnology Use of nano-coatings or…
We wanted to post a few example client updates. These client updates have a Zen like flow and Josh (the supervisor) seems to have a gift for words, his updates seem oddly calming. It’s as though Morgan Freeman was watching over and narrating our job sites 🙂 Starting our…
With the very real threat of Covid-19 rearing its head in the Capital Regional District and the outskirts of the Island, having capable people to look after your cleaning needs will start to take priority if not a necessity. Have a look at our infection control services page. Canadian Haz-Mat Environmental…
“Imagine someone cutting up some flooring, throwing it in the back of their station wagon and driving it up to the landfill, flipping the tailgate open and having a big cloud of dust come out, in the face of our workers and themselves, and potentially their children,” CBC article
The B.C. government is reviewing what can be done to better protect people and the environment from asbestos in efforts to prevent more asbestos-related deaths from occurring in the future. As part of this work, the Ministry of Labour is leading a provincial working group to examine what additional actions…
The B.C. government is currently reviewing what can be done to better protect people and the environment from asbestos in efforts to prevent more asbestos-related deaths. As part of this work, the Ministry of Labour is leading a provincial working group to examine what additional actions can be taken to…
The recent discovery of asbestos is forcing a school board in the Lower St. Lawrence to relocate the majority of its students. It was detected above the library at Polyvalente Armand-St-Onge in September, following the cleaning of the school’s air vents. The school board says it immediately shut down the…
Georgia-Pacific’s Bestwall business manufactured the joint compound, commonly known as “mud,” with chrysotile asbestos fibers until 1977. https://www.forbes.com/sites/legalnewsline/2017/11/03/koch-industries-puts-bestwall-unit-a-small-player-in-asbestos-in-bankruptcy/#743529eac87e
“Retains Effectiveness Forever” Mr Fluffy refers to a widespread asbestos contamination incident that occurred in the suburbs of Canberra, the capital city of Australia. Two companies, referred to collectively as Mr Fluffy (a nickname coined in the 1990s for Asbestosfluf Insulations, and its successor J&H Insulation, the former run by…
