If you suspect that a building material contains asbestos, you should have it tested by a certified laboratory. Here are the general steps for testing for asbestos: Identify the suspected material: If you’re unsure whether a material contains asbestos, try to identify it based on its age, condition, and visual characteristics. Common building materials that … Read more
According to the Environmental Protection Agency’s Report on the Environment, we are spending the vast majority of our time inside. In fact, the EPA’s report includes a section on Indoor Air Quality that states, “Americans, on average, spend approximately 90 percent of their time indoors.” The experts at AirMD can help you ensure that the … Read more
Mold is fungi that are often found both indoors and outdoors. Outdoors it is acceptable, but once mold finds its way indoors, your health and vitality can be compromised. There are common indoor molds that can easily grow within your home. These common molds are Cladosporium, Aspergillus, Penicillium, and Alternaria. Mold sensitivity is common among … Read more
AirMD has established itself as an industry leader in the field of asbestos management, testing and consulting. Our staff of scientists and asbestos consultants are certified and licensed and have extensive experience in conducting asbestos surveys, asbestos abatement scope of work development and asbestos management. Most people have heard of asbestos, but may not understand … Read more
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral mined from the earth. It was used in materials because of its great tensile strength and heat resistant properties. When disturbed the arrow-like fibers can be released into the air and are dangerous because inhaling asbestos fibers has been found to cause cancer, mesothelioma and asbestosis. Due to the … Read more
What health risks are associated with asbestos? When asbestos fibers are inhaled, they can cause lung cancer including a particular cancer known as mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is a rare cancer found in the lining of the lungs, chest, heart and abdominal cavity. Asbestos can also cause a condition known as asbestosis. While not a cancer, asbestosis … Read more
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