Safety First
For years, people were unknowingly constructing buildings
with hazardous materials. The use of asbestos, for example, was finally banned
in the late seventies when Health Canada informed the public that the mineral
was directly linked to serious lung diseases, including various types of
cancer. Unfortunately, asbestos was widely used for years as it was very
durable and able to withstand high temperatures. Asbestos was commonly used in
many common household fixtures and structure such as:
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Wiring
for appliances
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Cement
and compounds
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Roof
shingles
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Pipe
covering
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Vinyl
flooring
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High
acoustic ceilings
Once it
became well known that asbestos was, in fact, a hazardous material, it became
necessary to source out professional
asbestos removalists.
With Time Comes Danger
The longer a hazardous material such as asbestos is allowed
to stay in a home or commercial building, the more dangerous it becomes to the
occupants. Asbestos tends to age poorly, releasing hazardous fibers into the
air that can cause detrimental lung damage. Once asbestos or any other
hazardous material has been detected in a building, it is important to have it
removed immediately by a professional contracting team that specializes in
environmental services.
Asbestos is not the only hazardous material that building
owners need to be aware of. PCB discharge is also a dangerous aspect that was
banned due to health and environmental factors. PCB has been linked directly to
the following types of cancers:
Just as asbestos, PCB (polychlorinated biphenyl) was widely
used in a variety of different buildings and was used for coolants, pesticides
and sealants.
Then and Now
Whether you are dealing with a hazardous material from the
past, such as asbestos or PCB, or you are experiencing problems such as toxic
spills, lead, heavy metals or soil contamination, Ontario Specialty Contracting
handles all aspects of
remediation and removal.
Our team of highly trained professionals has years of
experience handling hazardous material removal. Our first commitment is to the
safety of our clients and our staff. Part of having hazardous materials removed
from your property is making sure your contractors are fully insured and
bonded. This will protect you and your company should there be any unfortunate
accidents.
Above all, when dealing with hazardous material removal,
time is of the essence. Reduce any chances of health and environmental damages
by having the situation dealt with as soon as possible. Hazardous material
removal is not a job that can be done on your own. It requires professional
equipment and the ability to stand up to regulatory standards. Contact Ontario
Specialty Contracting at 888-755-3336 today.