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In a safe, asbestos free school environment, a teacher stands in front of a blackboard displaying math formulas, engaging with students. One raises a hand while the shelves behind show books and a globe, reflecting the commitment to education.

Asbestos in Schools: Ensuring a Safe Environment for Children

Introduction Schools are supposed to be safe havens for learning, growth, and development. However, in older buildings, hidden hazards like asbestos may lurk, putting students, teachers, and staff at risk. Asbestos, widely used in construction materials decades ago, is now known to pose serious health risks when its fibers are inhaled. Schools must take proactive steps to manage and remove this dangerous material to create a ...
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A burst of combustible dust explodes against a black background, creating a cloud of fine particles with dynamic and sharp edges, resembling an abstract starburst pattern.

Don’t Let Combustible Dust Be Your Workplace Hazard

All combustible materials can burn rapidly when in a finely divided form. If these materials are  suspended in air in the right concentration, under certain conditions, they can ...
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Close-up of a textured, weathered white pipe joint wrapped with fraying rope and asbestos seam tape, giving an aged and industrial appearance.

Asbestos Seam Tape

Asbestos seam tape resembles white medical tape. This can be found on the exterior of duct work at the joints, duct boots and where the return pad meets ...
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Broken and cracked asbestos floor tiles lie scattered across a dusty surface, creating a jagged pattern. The pieces vary in size and shape, revealing the underlying surface.

12″ Asbestos Floor Tile

When the conversation of asbestos floor tile arises, it is usually associated only with 9" x 9".  In addition to 9" squares, several manufacturers also produced 12" x ...
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Close-up image of a pile of fine, white powder resembling silica dust. The texture appears soft and fluffy, with subtle shadows emphasizing the irregular surface.

Silica Dust Cleanup/Industrial Cleaning

Silica Dust Cleanup / Industrial Cleaning Crystalline Silica dust exposure is a topic of concern, especially since new OSHA standards are coming into effect in 2017 or sooner. ...
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Close-up of fibrous white asbestos crystals emerging from a gray rocky surface, showcasing intricate, hair-like structures. The texture contrasts sharply with the roughness of the rock beneath, illustrating the necessity for careful vermiculite removal to ensure safety.

Asbestos Abatement or Asbestos Encapsulation?

Asbestos Abatement or Asbestos Encapsulation? These two terms are thrown around the asbestos industry daily but may not mean much to the average consumer. Asbestos Abatement is another ...
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A large, brick school building with multiple windows sits surrounded by green lawns and shrubs. An American flag flies atop the building's central section under a partly cloudy sky, while concerns about asbestos in schools highlight the importance of safety and renovation.

Asbestos In Schools

Asbestos In School Most of Wisconsin’s schools still contain asbestos building material. Here are our top ten asbestos materials we remove from schools. Asbestos floor tile. Asbestos mastic ...
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Close-up of a weathered, hollow tree trunk resembling an ancient asbestos pipe lying on the ground in a forest. The surface is textured with patches of moss, surrounded by fallen leaves and forest debris.

Asbestos Pipe Hazard

Asbestos Hazard Asbestos becomes a hazard when it is airborne. If asbestos in the home becomes damaged, asbestos fibers may be released. For example, when asbestos insulation around ...
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A magnifying glass focuses on a rough, textured surface, highlighting torn paper layers on a concrete or stone background—ideal for detecting asbestos. The close-up reveals intricate details of the surface's worn and weathered appearance.

Detecting Asbestos

Is this Asbestos? A visual inspection of your home is usually insufficient to determine if it contains asbestos. Instead, samples of suspected asbestos fibers should be sent to ...
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