Lead paint is dangerous and can cause various health problems, especially to young children and pregnant women. So if you are concerned that your home or business may have lead paint, you’ve come to the right place! In this article, we will provide you with methods on how to identify lead paint in your home/business, …
Mold is a common problem in many houses as well as commercial buildings. It is important to be aware of the types of mold that exist so you’ll know how to deal with them properly. In this blog, we’ll be exploring the most common types of house mold, where they might be found, and their …
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As a homeowner, it’s important to keep an eye out for hidden mold in your house to prevent it from spreading further. Although it’s not always easy to identify, there are certain signs that can indicate the presence of mold. In this article, we’ll cover what to look for and how to find hidden mold …
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What Does Bleach Do to Mold? Will It Really Kill Mold? Bleach can kill moderate mold only when used under the right circumstances. Since bleach needs direct exposure for it to kill mold, it can be effective on surface molds on nonporous surfaces where you can easily wipe them off. But with porous surfaces where …
Mold Remediation Using Bleach: When to Use It, Why Not Use It, & Safer Alternatives Read More »
If you are concerned about green mold in your business or home, you’ve come to the right place. We, at RPF Environmental, can help you deal with green mold effectively through our professional mold and indoor air quality inspection services in Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and areas across the nation. What is Green Mold? Green …
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If you want to know what color of mold is more dangerous or if mold color really matters when it comes to their toxicity, you’ve come to the right place! While both black and green mold can cause serious health risks, they are two different types of fungi. In this blog, we will look at …
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Are you dealing with mold in your home and are overwhelmed and unsure of where to start? As a professional and qualified mold inspection company nationwide, RPF Environmental can understand your problem. We provide indoor air quality testing including mold testing for homes and businesses nationwide including Illinois, Indiana, New Hampshire, Maine, and Massachusetts. Contact …
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Are you worried about the mold that is growing in your home or business? Does it feel like no matter what you do, the mold never goes away? If you have ever asked yourself, “does mold die when it dries out?”, you are not alone. In this article, you will learn everything about dry mold …
Do you have damp, musty areas in your home? Is there a strange odor that you can’t seem to get rid of? If so, you may be dealing with a mold problem. In this blog, we’ll discuss the specific places where mold can be found in the home and why mold infestations start in the …
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Regardless of OSHA’s strict machine safety regulations and how much diligence manufacturers give in designing machines that will protect operators, machine guarding injuries do happen. In fact, OSHA states that: “Workers who operate and maintain machinery suffer approximately 18,000 amputations, lacerations, crushing injuries, abrasions, and over 800 deaths per year.” Improper maintenance and unsafe machine …
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Many moving parts of a machine create hazards and can cause serious injuries including amputations. This is why the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) have set strict requirements for machine guarding to emphasize its importance in promoting workplace safety. But despite this, machine guarding is still part of the top 10 OSHA violations. So …
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Machines both have mechanical and non-mechanical parts that can cause injuries including minor abrasions, cuts, and burns to severe accidents such as lacerations, fractures, and even amputation. To protect your workers from unfortunate incidents such as these, installing adequate safeguards on your machinery is important. You can use several types of machine safeguarding, but how …
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