Do you think you don’t have to worry about asbestos because your building is brand new? According to the Globe and Mail asbestos pipes are still being installed in new condos, apartments, and even hospitals across Canada. “It is unclear how many asbestos-cement pipes are being installed in Toronto and other cities, and there appear
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Mould can grow in many places in your home as long as there’s food, warmth, oxygen, and most importantly, moisture. Mould spores are everywhere in your home and it’s impossible to get rid of all of them. One thing you can do is eliminate the sources of moisture that make it possible for mould to
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When a lot of people think about mould in homes, they picture mould visibly growing on walls or mildewed grout or sealant around sinks and bathtubs. Even if there isn’t any visible mould in a house, it could be hidden away in several different locations. Here are a few of the places where mould commonly
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We’re all aware of the health risks presented by mould in our homes. Exposure to high levels of mould spores and the toxins produced by moulds can cause symptoms like a dry cough, nose and throat irritation, itchy watery eyes, respiratory problems, and skin rashes. Some people are more sensitive to mould than others and
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In the 11th century, monks at the Enkleistra St. Neophytos monastery in Cyprus added white asbestos to the plaster behind their religious paintings, presumably to enhance the colour of the red paint they used, and this is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to asbestos history. People have recognized the remarkable properties
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Some people think that if mould appears on the walls of their house the simple solution is to attack it with bleach mixed with water and that will take care of the problem. While doing that might kill surface mould, it doesn’t deal with the reason why mould is growing in the first place and
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If you live in a home that was built in the last 10 or 20 years you don’t need to be concerned that it might contain asbestos. However, if you own home that was built prior to the 1990’s, there’s a very good possibility that it contains asbestos in some of the materials used in
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We hear a lot about the dangers of asbestos in our homes and asbestos abatement is a billion dollar industry. While we focus mainly on the negative aspects of asbestos, it’s still a fascinating material. Here are ten interesting facts about asbestos that you might not have known about. The word asbestos is derived from
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We’re all familiar with the common places to find asbestos, like flooring, insulation, and popcorn ceilings, but asbestos can sometimes be found in shocking locations. “Many victims of mesothelioma are exposed to asbestos in uncommon ways.” Says Cappolino Dodd Krebs LLP. in an article that goes on to list some of the strangest places to
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Asbestos is a serious issue that affects many people. Understanding the health risks associated with this mineral is very important, but it’s also good to know what asbestos is, where it was most commonly used, and how to protect yourself from asbestos exposure. The Asbestos Exposure Risk Sheet can give you all of this information
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