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 […]
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Massachusetts Launches New Initiative to Help Protect the Public from the Dangers of Asbestos
Last month, Massachusetts’ Attorney General Maura Healy announce a new initiative to help educate and protect children, families, and workers from the dangers of asbestos. The initiative, Healthy Buildings, Healthy Air, will bring together state agencies and school districts to ensure safe practices are upheld for the handling and removal of asbestos. It will also […]
Former Cotton Mill Restoration Involves Asbestos Window Glazing Removal
Old buildings often contain hazardous materials in places you may not think about. That’s the case in the Cornell Mill in Falls River, MA., which is undergoing a renovation. The former cotton mill, built in the late 1800s, will become 101 market rate housing units. The granite building has some great features like hardwood flooring, […]
Don’t Put Your Family at Risk with Improper Asbestos Removal
Improper asbestos removal and the danger that can arise as a result is significant which is why specific laws, especially in Massachusetts, have been implemented. The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) oversees and enforces such laws that pertain to the safe removal of asbestos. Not only does a certified and licensed asbestos contractor need to be […]