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Lead and Mold Detectives can help to assess the potential presence of asbestos in soils, asbestos fibers, and any asbestos-containing materials that may cause harm to people's health.

Asbestos Services

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Air Monitoring

When asbestos materials are damaged or disturbed, asbestos fibers can be released into the air, causing significant health risks and lung damage in exposed individuals. Asbestos air monitoring is conducted to assess risk and to ensure effective control methods are in place.

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Friable Material Sample

When asbestos materials are damaged or disturbed, asbestos fibers can be released into the air, causing significant health risks and lung damage in exposed individuals. Asbestos air monitoring is conducted to assess risk and to ensure effective control methods are in place.

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Non-Friable Material Sample

Nonfriable suspected asbestos-containing building material (ACBM) means suspected surfacing asbestos-containing material (ACM), thermal system insulation ACM, or miscellaneous ACM that is found in or on the interior structural members or other parts of a school building and that when dry, cannot be crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to powder by hand pressure. (40 CFR part 763.83) An example of nonfriable suspected ACBM could be wallboard or floor tile.

Health Risks of Asbestos

Depending on the duration of exposure, asbestos fibers can cause Asbestosis, Lung Cancer, Mesothelioma, Pleural disease, and more.

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Symptoms

  • Shortness of breath, wheezing, or hoarseness

  • A persistent cough that gets worse over time

  • Blood in the sputum (fluid) coughed up from the lungs

  • Pain or tightening in the chest

  • Difficulty swallowing

  • Swelling of the neck or face

  • Loss of appetite

  • Weight loss

  • Fatigue or anemia

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