by Axis Response Group | Apr 9, 2022 | Asbestos
Asbestos was widely used in building materials like drywall, insulation, roofing shingles, and ceiling and floor tiles — with some of these materials containing asbestos up until the 1990s. Airborne asbestos is extremely dangerous as it can lead to chronic conditions...
by Axis Response Group | Mar 9, 2022 | Asbestos
Microscopic in size, asbestos is a fireproof and incredibly durable material. As such, this fibrous silicate mineral was used in countless buildings throughout the United States for decades. Unfortunately, asbestos is also associated with several well-documented...
by Axis Response Group | Feb 9, 2022 | Asbestos
Asbestos is a very sensitive and dangerous material. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA), there is no such thing as a ‘safe level’ of asbestos exposure. An improper handling and disposal...
by Axis Response Group | Jan 9, 2022 | Asbestos
Asbestos is a substance that’s known to have harmful effects when inhaled or when in contact with your skin. In fact, it has been proven that prolonged asbestos exposure can cause damage to your lung tissue, which can potentially result in lung cancer. With that said,...
by Axis Response Group | Dec 9, 2021 | Asbestos
Although you may not even know it’s there, if your home was built prior to the 1980s, there’s a chance that your home could contain asbestos. There were many different construction materials used during this time that contained asbestos, and when these materials...
by Axis Response Group | Nov 9, 2021 | Asbestos
Although most people don’t know a whole lot about asbestos, they know one thing for sure: it’s not something you want to be exposed to. Only a licensed and trained asbestos removal professional should be involved in the handling, removal, and disposal of this...
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