Environmental Consultant Archive

An asbestos infestation has the potential to bring homeowners to their knees as their home comes crumbling down. In the past, asbestos was sometimes used as an insulating agent, but it has long since been …

It’s not uncommon for older buildings to have asbestos inside. Years ago, many types of insulation, flooring adhesives, and spray on coatings were made with a material called asbestos. While it provided some useful properties …

Mold is everywhere. It is virtually impossible to escape spores that move on the slightest air disturbance. Only when the conditions are right can mold spores settle on a surface and begin to grow. Many …

Oil and fuel spills can cause a variety of issues. If they happen quickly and there is an abundance of liquid, it can get all over the employees’ clothes and shoes, allowing it to be …

As the name suggests, flammable cabinets are designed to hold flammable substances, such as chemicals and other liquids. If it could catch fire or could be used to fuel a fire, it should be kept …

Everyone has likely heard of Quicksilver and its various properties. It is much different than other products because it can exist as a liquid in the elemental form. It has long-since been known to cause …

Many industries work with corrosives and flammables as part of their daily routine. You may transport them from area to area, use them in laboratory environments, or even use them to make other products that …

Any individual, professional, or workplace dealing with hazardous or potentially hazardous materials should invest in emergency spill kits. In fact, Australian law requires possession of emergency kits on many worksites. There are many different ready-made …