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Timmins Mine and Mill Open After Asbestos Removal
Two Timmins sites are open for business again after closing for asbestos removal. Toronto and Barrie’s businesses should be just as aware of the dangers of asbestos exposure as people in the Timmins area now are. Northern Sun Mining Corp. … Read More
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Caledon Community Still Seeking Air Quality Test Answers
We know the importance of air quality testing to people in Barrie, Newmarket and Toronto. So we can only imagine how frustrated the people in Caledon, Ontario feel. Earlier this month, Caledon Enterprise reported that many in the community are … Read More
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Saskatchewan Passes Mandatory Asbestos Reporting Act
Asbestos reporting can be just as valuable as asbestos testing. Barrie, Newmarket and Toronto residents have a right to know if their building has ever been tested for asbestos. Saskatchewan has set a great example for the rest of Canada, … Read More
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Company Pays $6 million to Keep Asbestos Testing Secret
We take asbestos testing in Toronto very seriously. Cutting any corners or doing anything less than a perfect job is worse than unprofessional—it’s dangerous. We recently came across a story of one wildly irresponsible company that paid millions to keep asbestos problems … Read More
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Company Fined $25,000 For Failure to Train Worker in Asbestos Removal
Asbestos removal is dangerous work. This is why we make sure all of our employees in Toronto, Newmarket and Barrie are trained in accordance with all Ministry standards, as well as the best practices to ensure their safety. There are … Read More
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Vaughan Landfill Site Fined $40,000 for Asbestos Waste Violations
We all know the dangers of having asbestos in your home or office. It can lead to serious health consequences. However, there are serious financial and legal consequences for not disposing of it safely and correctly. Earlier this month, Ontario’s … Read More
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How Old Does a Home Need to Be To Contain Asbestos?
Age, isn’t always the determining factor in deciding if your home contains asbestos. It’s true that newer homes may be less likely to contain any traces of asbestos, but that’s not a given. In the late 1970s, it became widely … Read More
Where Can I Find Asbestos in My Home?
Even in this day and age, it’s still concerning how many homes that you find asbestos in. It’s hidden, odorless, and very dangerous. So where can you find asbestos in your home? You want to be aware of what’s in … Read More
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5 Signs Your Business Needs an Air Quality Test
Your employees are your most valued asset and protecting their health always needs to be a major concern. You do all the right things like taking fire drills seriously and making sure everyone washes their hands. However, you may not … Read More
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