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How Can I Protect My Workers from Lead Exposure

WEBIf a lab test shows unsafe lead levels in your workplace, you should encourage employees to get their blood levels tested. If lead exposure is an ongoing concern, workers should …

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What is the Difference Between Friable and Non-Friable Asbestos

WEBAnytime you can easily pulverize asbestos with your hands, it’s considered friable. This dangerous and delicate consistency makes it more likely for people to inhale asbestos. If …

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Long-Term Effects of Lead Poisoning: What You Need to Know

WEBLead poisoning can have severe long-term health effects on both children and adults. Prolonged exposure to lead is linked to cognitive impairments, developmental delays, …

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The Dangers of Crystalline Silica Exposure EHS

WEBThese exposures are spread out among 600,000 workplaces. This means that millions of people could be more susceptible to lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease …

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What Is Industrial Hygiene

WEBAccording to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), industrial hygiene is the “science and art devoted to the anticipation, recognition, evaluation, and control of …

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3 Common Toxic "Heavy" Metals Environmental Hazards Services

WEBPeople exposed to Beryllium are susceptible to multiple diseases as well as cancer. The main health concerns are: Beryllium Sensitization: the immune system’s response to …

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Identifying Asbestos Environmental Hazards Services

WEBOne of the biggest identifiers of whether or not your ceiling tiles contain asbestos is the age of the building, the ceiling and the tiles used. Asbestos regulations started to take hold in …

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Is Radon High in Virginia

WEBYes, there are some regions of Virginia that fall into EPA’s Zone 1 risk category (greater than 4 pCi/L). These are especially prevalent on the west side of the state and run along …

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The Effects of Long-Term Radon Exposure

WEBThe Dangers of Radon. Radon is a colorless and odorless radioactive gas that naturally occurs from the breakdown of radioactive metals. It typically dissipates into the …

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What is a Toxic Metal

WEBA toxic metal is any metallic element that can potentially pose a risk to either the environment or human health. Also known as “heavy metals,” these elements are …

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About Environmental Hazards Testing Services

WEBEHS Laboratories. of Richmond, Virginia is an analytical testing laboratory that specializes in the analysis of environmental and industrial hygiene samples. Our analytical services …

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What is Selenium

WEBFound in a wide array of products ranging between electronics and dietary supplements, selenium (Se) is a non metallic chemical element that is naturally-occurring. As a …

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What Is a TCLP Test

WEBTCLP tests are one of the more accurate testing processes when it comes to determining the presence of hazardous elements found in industrial waste. TCLP utilizes testing …

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What Are The 13 Priority Pollutant Metals

WEBIn 1972, the Clean Water Act was passed to prohibit unlawful disposal of toxic pollutants in United States waters. In this act, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) outlined …

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What pH Level is Hazardous

WEBWhen measured on the pH scale, anything above a 7 on the pH scale is considered a base. When the pH levels reach or exceed 12.5 pH, it then becomes hazardous. As with all …

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Mold & Bacteria Testing

WEBMold Testing Lab Services. Mold Spores are found everywhere in our environment and, to some degree, we are constantly exposed to these spores. However, when higher …

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The 4 Types of Hazardous Waste Environmental Hazards Services

WEBThese types of wastes typically include bulbs, mercury-containing equipment, pesticides and batteries. These wastes are of the more commonly produced and identified …

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