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We Partner with Schools to Provide Asbestos Remediation Services

Asbestos Services for Schools

The presence of asbestos is no walk in the park for anyone, but for schools it is an even greater burden. As with any asbestos remediation project there is a need to carefully remove the hazardous material all while protecting the surrounding environment and ensuring no asbestos fibers are released into the air.

According to the American Lung Association, “When asbestos-containing materials are disturbed, tiny fibers break off and are suspended in the air. These fibers may remain airborne for long periods of time before settling in dust.”

Educational agencies are also required, under the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA), to inspect their school building for asbestos-containing materials, develop a plan to manage it, and then take actions to help reduce and prevent asbestos hazards. The plan they develop not only needs to be updated every three years, but it also needs to be communicated to all parents involved. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) provides annual funding to help schools establish and execute these plans. It also helps states maintain an asbestos accreditation and certification training program. This funding is key, as the costs for schools to develop, execute, and get ahead of asbestos remediation plans can be costly.

The EPA recently announced an award of $631,000 to five New England state agencies. Given the history in New England and its structures, asbestos is very common. The recent news article, announcing the EPA award, also articulates the notable asbestos issues found in schools throughout New England.

As a Massachusetts and Rhode Island fully-licensed asbestos contractor, we have over 25 years’ experience partnering with schools to provide asbestos-related services. Should your school be looking for assistance in 2018 to develop and execute an asbestos remediation plan, please give us a call at 866.934.2374 or e-mail [email protected].

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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 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.

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Before & After: Asbestos Remediation

asbestos basementWhen we received a call that there was a potential for harmful substances, including asbestos and waste in a residential basement, we knew we’d be able to help.

Our responsive team assessed the situation and concluded that asbestos was present. They then immediately secured the area containing the asbestos to prevent any additional exposure to other areas of the home. Equipped with the proper certifications/ resources, tools, and training our team was able to quickly and efficiently remove the hazardous materials, including asbestos, and auxiliary waste to restore the basement and residence to a safe and livable space.

Check out the before and after images of this particular asbestos remediation project above.
In a different situation, the owner could have forgone calling an environmental services company, resulting in more harm done. When harmful materials are handled without the proper precautions and tools, it can accelerate the damage and contamination to surfaces, the air and people. What could be hidden from plain sight can have lasting effects if not handled properly. In addition to home remediation projects like this one, we also specialize in commercial environmental services’ applications. Complete, interior, and select demolition services are also available. All of our services are provided with assurance that safety is implemented every step of the way – including the work site and surrounding area.

If you would like a free estimate for a remediation project, call us at 866-934-2374 or schedule your free estimate today. We provide services throughout all of Rhode Island and Massachusetts, including Greater Boston, Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, and Nantucket.

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Avoid Asbestos Penalties

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Partner with a company who can help navigate the unknowns surrounding asbestos.

Did you see the latest news, published in the Boston Herald, reporting $100,000 in civil penalties for illegal asbestos work? The hefty fine was recently imposed on a New Bedford, MA landlord operating a dozen properties. The landlord had allowed contractors to perform illegal asbestos work at 4 of the homes he was renovating, putting both workers and the public at risk of asbestos exposure. Read the full news report here.

There are stringent rules and regulations on asbestos for a reason of which safety and health are number one. We hear often that people may not know if they have asbestos or if they do, they see big dollar signs and try to save with shortcuts. At Banner Environmental Services we believe in promoting a safe and healthy environment for all, which is why we are a passionate about what we do. Additionally, we try to ease the burden of the unknown for our customers. We do this by providing no cost estimates on proposed work. We also provide asbestos survey services for those who may not know if asbestos is in fact present.

Should you need assistance when it comes to identifying and remediating asbestos or any other potential hazardous material such as vermiculite, give us a call. We will be happy to respond – getting you the answers you need to the questions you have.

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