Improper ventilation is often the root cause of a musty smell in the attic which leads to more serious problems like increased moisture. This, in turn, results in the growth of mold and mildew as well as wet insulation which will cause a damp, musty smell. Thus, improving attic ventilation and fixing moisture issues are …
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Basic professional indoor air quality testing for homes can cost an average of $400+ and usually ranges between $250+ and $550+. But, it can also be as low as $100+ and as high as $1,000+ for comprehensive tests depending on various factors. These include your home’s size and the specific types of pollutants being tested …
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The difference between Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) and Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) can be confusing. But though similar, HAZWOPER and HAZMAT training are implemented by different agencies and cover different regulations.In general, HAZWOPER training involves workers in clean-up activities, corrective actions, and emergency response operations in hazardous sites. On the other hand, HAZMAT …
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HAZWOPER is a set of regulations developed by OSHA to ensure the health and safety of employees working with or exposed to hazardous substances. The standard requires HAZWOPER training for employees and supervisors alike who are involved in handling hazardous waste. These include those performing cleanup, corrective actions, and emergency response operations. Keep on reading …
The Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) standard, which was covered by OSHA under 29 CFR 1910.120, listed five HAZWOPER training levels for emergency responders: In addition, there are three types of HAZWOPER training (8-hour, 24-hour, and 40-hour). Read on to learn more about these levels and types in detail here! RPF Environmental offers …
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Asbestos in old houses, especially those built from the 1920s to the 1970s, can be found in walls, floors, insulation, pipes, ceilings, and others. Once airborne fibers are inhaled or ingested when disturbed during house remodeling, they can lead to deadly diseases that are often diagnosed 10-50+ years after exposure.It cannot be detected through smell …
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Asbestos-based drywall, also referred to as sheetrock or gypsum wallboard, was popularly used in residential, commercial, and industrial structures from the 1930s to the 1980s. Aside from the drywall sheets themselves, tapes and joint compounds also used asbestos additives which can expose building occupants and construction workers once the asbestos fibers become airborne. Here, you’ll …
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