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May 18, 2017 by Banner Environmental Team Leave a Comment

Failing the Grade with Asbestos is Not an Option

Failing the grade

In 2015, a new report was published entitled, Failing the Grade: Asbestos in America’s Schools, from the office of U.S. Senator Edward Markey (D-MA). The report states that two-thirds of the school districts across 15 states have acknowledged the presence of asbestos in their schools.

What became apparent in the report is that asbestos brings a lot of unknown answers and scenarios surrounding it, such as:

  • How do I know if asbestos is present?
  • What are the dangers associated with it?
  • How can it safely and cost-effectively be removed?

These unknowns have caused analysis paralysis; whereby leaving individuals with an overwhelming sensation and uncertainty of where to start or how to go about it, so in turn they do nothing. Or they may think it does not apply to them and what they don’t know can’t hurt them, right? But the awful truth is that asbestos is very dangerous and it is all of our responsibilities to ensure the proper education and actions are taken to raise awareness of what asbestos is and the dangers it can impose.

Asbestos remains a large problem in schools throughout the United States, so beyond raising awareness of our teachers, parents, and the students – it is simultaneously important to enforce action. The Asbestos Information Act of 1988, a one-time publication, is now outdated. The report produced by Senator Markey calls for updating the Act to provide consumers with current information on asbestos-containing products. It also calls for:

  • the EPA to evaluate states’ Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) programs every ten years
  • require the states to communicate information to the EPA on their progress with implementation; and
  • increase funds available AHERA enforcement.

This is a report we can get behind. As an environmental services company, we know all too well the intricacies of asbestos and other harmful substances to our environment. We also know just how fast-paced the day-to-day is for everyone, schools included. The best place to start is prioritizing time to the asbestos concerns facing our schools today, and then in that time, identify if asbestos is present, and if it is, outline an action plan for educating and remediating the dangerous substance.

Learn more about our asbestos services here.

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May 15, 2017 by Banner Environmental Team Leave a Comment

Banner Environmental Services Awarded Massachusetts Certified Women Business Enterprise

Franklin, MA May 15, 2017 – Banner Environmental Services, an environmental services company headquartered in Massachusetts, announced today they have received Women Business Enterprise (WBE) certification.

women business enterpriseThe WBE certification is the result of an extensive process and on-site interview by the Supplier Diversity Office (SDO) to determine that the company meets the state statutes and regulations and is at least 51% women-owned. Certification and access to the various phases of state purchasing and contracting provides a valuable service to WBEs, which are the state’s fastest growing business sector. By partnering with companies that are WBE-certified, corporations, non-profit organizations, and government agencies can demonstrate their commitment to supporting and strengthening diversity.

“We are thrilled to have been awarded the WBE certification,” shared Stephanie Robl, Co-owner, Banner Environmental Services. “Diverse businesses add significant value to the Massachusetts economy and these certifications shine a light on who those businesses are to enhance such economic contributions.”

Banner Environmental Services is a licensed asbestos contractor in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, with extended service to Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket. In addition to asbestos testing, surveying, and abatement, the company also provides mold removal and remediation, black and gray water clean-up, complete and select demolition services, as well as vermiculite removal. Their environmental services are offered for residential, commercial, and institutional projects.

For more information on Banner Environmental Services, visit bannerenvironmental.com.

About Banner Environmental Services

With over 25 years of environmental experience, Banner Environmental Services, Inc., focuses on our mission promoting positive change for our clients, the community, and the environment. Banner Environmental Services is fully-licensed in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, covering the Greater Boston area and including Cape Cod and the Islands. For more information, including comprehensive services provided, visit bannerenvironmental.com.

Filed Under: Press Release Tagged With: Massachusetts Certified Women Business Enterprise, Stephanie Robl, WBE, Women Business, Women Owned Business

May 11, 2017 by Banner Environmental Team 2 Comments

Asbestos Removal Done Right and Oh-So-Wrong

asbestos removal right wrong

Despite asbestos being outlawed as a construction material in the United States decades ago, it’s still rampant in existing structures, causing a nightmare situation in renovation and demolition projects. In most states, like Massachusetts, it’s mandated that a licensed asbestos abatement professional handles the removal of the highly-dangerous material.

Older buildings and homes are often the subject of asbestos-related headlines – sometimes for good and sometimes for the bad. Let’s take a closer look.

For a Connecticut middle school, the asbestos removal was done so safely and by proper standards that activities were still able to be conducted in other parts of the building. The school needed to remove asbestos-laden tank and pipe insulation in their mechanical room as well as tile flooring in one section of the school. Although school officials opted to do the project in the summer, the school was still operating for summer activities. Parents of students were notified and no programming was interrupted thanks to the licensed abatement professionals ability to sanction and isolate the work areas. Regular air testing was also initiated to ensure the safety of the children.

And while this is how it should be done always, unfortunately, that’s not always the case.

In Ohio, the owner of a real estate development company has been fined and sentenced with jail time for the illegal removal and disposal of asbestos. In an attempt to save money, the individual hired a scrap worker to remove the asbestos from a building set to be demolished. The worker then disposed of the asbestos in a nearby wooded area and in trash bins in the neighborhood.

And in Pennsylvania, a man was sentenced to over a year in prison for falsifying documents, claiming that he had removed asbestos from an old church. However, the man never did the work and also fraudulently billed the property owner for services never executed.

Since asbestos was regularly used in building right up until 1990, it’s still very common in structures and needs to be completely removed during renovations and before demolitions. It’s critical to contract with a licensed asbestos abatement company, such as Banner Environmental Services, for all such work. Banner Environmental Services is fully-licensed and trained, providing service to Rhode Island and Massachusetts (including the Cape Cod area, Nantucket, and the Islands). Contact us for more.

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