As winter is quickly passing by and the new year is soon approaching, there’s no better time to prepare for your big spring renovation project than now. Home renovations can often stir up a mix of emotions, from excitement to anxiety and stress...
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Here at Hazpro, we are always seeking new ways to create positive work environments for our employees. Are you an individual seeking a fun, yet challenging experience to advance your career? We are currently hiring for Haztech positions, click...
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What is Black Mold? Black mold is a fungus that is typically dark green or black. It has a distinct mildewy scent and can be found on surfaces that contain damp cellulose (for example, fiberboard, wood, or gypsum board). You’re most likely to...
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How to Protect your Child from Asbestos We all know that asbestos is a natural fiber that was widely used as a spray-on material for fireproofing, insulation, and soundproofing in homes and public buildings from the 1940s through the...
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How to get ready for abatement Renovating, demolishing or repairing your home? If you require abatement, take these tips to heart to speed up the process! Make sure you have completed your hazardous materials survey – and told the tech what will...
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Spray-on textured ceiling was popular from the 1950s to the 1980s because it was an easy way for builders to hide imperfections. Unfortunately, this was during a period when asbestos was a high-demand building material. Known as “popcorn...
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Nearly 12,000 women have sued Johnson & Johnson, with most claiming the talc in its well-known product Johnson’s Baby Powder caused their ovarian cancer. They now have a new potential legal front. In a recent case, a group of plaintiffs...
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For those of us who have never experienced the effects of mesothelioma first hand, the caregivers on the front-line provide comfort, stability, and a sense of normalcy for the ill. The unfortunate reality of the effects of asbestos not only harm...
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House fires are heartbreaking. Flames not only destroy personal possessions but the lives of people who once filled the home. It only takes a few minutes for an entire residence to be engulfed in flames. Heat is even more life-threatening than...
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The federal government has laid out the final part of its plans to ban the usage and sale of asbestos in Canada by the end of the year. The new rules, to come into effect on Dec. 30, will prohibit the import, sale, and use of asbestos, as well as...
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Most of us spend a huge portion of our lives at work, so naturally, it is important that we have a good environment to work in, right? At Hazpro, we believe so too. The effects of work atmosphere on all aspects of a person’s well-being is much...
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If a house was built before 1990, this hazardous material is potentially hiding somewhere behind its walls, and it could put workers and family members at risk of serious health problems. Home renovations can be exciting and all-consuming, not to...
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