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May 11, 2017 by Banner Environmental Team Leave a Comment

Asbestos Removal Done Right and Oh-So-Wrong

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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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April 18, 2017 by Banner Environmental Team Leave a Comment

Massachusetts Launches New Initiative to Help Protect the Public from the Dangers of Asbestos

MA initiative Massachusetts Launches New Initiative to Help Protect the Public from the Dangers of AsbestosLast 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 focus on educating those with the greatest risks caused by asbestos, specifically children, the elderly, and low-income families.

Asbestos has been widely used in many building products because of its tensile strength and chemical and thermal resistance – and therefore can be found in older residential homes, commercial properties, schools, hospitals, and more. Unfortunately, asbestos is also a carcinogen that causes lung cancer, asbestosis, and mesothelioma and is responsible for 12,000 to 15,000 deaths in the United States each year. This makes it extremely hazardous to workers handling it, and if it isn’t handled properly and gets into the air, it can be hazardous to an even greater population.

Due to the hazard, strict regulations and procedures have been enacted to prevent asbestos exposure. That is why asbestos abatement is not a DIY project and professional remediation services are required by law from state-licensed asbestos contractors.

The new initiative comes on the heels of a 2015 report from the office of U.S. Senator Edward Markey (D-MA), Failing the Grade: Asbestos in America’s Schools, where two-thirds of the school districts in 15 states acknowledged asbestos was present in their schools. Given its extensive presence, providing asbestos education and ensuring safe measures are taken to remediate it have become vital to a healthy tomorrow.

More details on the Healthy Buildings, Healthy Air initiative can be found in the official announcement to better protect the public. In the meantime, if you need more information on asbestos at your property, including testing, sampling, or removal, please contact us, we will be happy to help.

Filed Under: Asbestos, Renovations Tagged With: abatement, Asbestos Contractor, asbestos remediation, asbestos removal, environmental protection, health, Improper asbestos removal dangers, massachusetts, Massachusetts licensed asbestos contractor, Massachusetts licensed asbestos removal contractor, Massachusetts Licensed Contractor, rules and regulations, safety

March 24, 2017 by Banner Environmental Team Leave a Comment

Former Cotton Mill Restoration Involves Asbestos Window Glazing Removal

Cornell Mill Blog 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, granite counters, easy highway access, and huge windows. Those big windows, however, include an asbestos-containing window glazing. The windows will be removed by Banner Environmental to ensure safe and legal remediation of the hazardous material and to prepare for the new window installation.

Window glazing is the caulking or putty applied to the glass pane that attaches is to the frame. The Cornell Mill is a very large building – 4 stories tall, 192,000 square feet – leaving plenty of room for lots of windows – 308 to be exact!

But this is nothing new for Starr Development, who is taking on the renovation, not their first of a former mill. Old mills lend themselves nicely to housing renovations due to their large window openings. In the meantime, Banner Environmental will complete the asbestos window glazing removal so that the developers can continue their project and provide safe housing.

Filed Under: Asbestos, Projects, Renovations Tagged With: Asbestos Contractor, asbestos remediation, asbestos removal, Boston, cornell mill, environment, environmental protection, EPA, Falls River, glass, Improper asbestos removal dangers, MA licensed, massachusetts, rules and regulations, Starr Development, window glazing

June 1, 2016 by Banner Environmental Team

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 hired, but proper protocols need to be adhered to in notifying the proper agency, following documented procedures, and disposing of the asbestos in a lawful manner as to not imposed added to danger to those nearby.

Asbestos Removal DangerImproper asbestos removal can often lead to hefty fines, increased fees for proper remediation, and health hazards to those whom come in contact with it (residents, neighbors, employees, etc). In recent news, the MassDEP imposed a fine of over $51K to the company whom was conducting a building renovation and did not adhere to the asbestos removal procedures. MassDEP inspectors “found dry, crumbling, asbestos-containing pipe insulation” in piles on the basement floor as well as the ground outside. Not only was the environmental agency not notified of the asbestos remediation, but the dry handling created a hazard for the entire neighborhood. Read the full story here.

As a Massachusetts licensed asbestos contractor we understand the laws, necessary procedures, and even the regulations for institutions, including hospitals, municipalities, and schools to stay current where environmental services and codes are concerned. We take pride in being able to work with our customers proactively as well as provide emergency response for any environmental issues that do suddenly arise. Our services extend beyond asbestos removal to include asbestos testing and sampling, asbestos survey, and more. Click here for a complete list of our services.

We do provide free estimates, so the next time you suspect asbestos, please give us a call to avoid infringing upon any laws and/or get slapped with a fine.

Filed Under: Asbestos Tagged With: asbestos abatement, environmental protection, Improper asbestos removal dangers, licensed asbestos contractor, massachusetts, rhode island

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