Wes-Tech Environmental Industrial Hygiene
Health & Safety Services And training:
What is Asbestos?
Wes-Tech Environmental Inspection Service provides Certified
Asbestos Consultant Testing for the greater Norther California
area. Asbestos testing consists of samples taken from the home
tested by a certified laboratory.
Why is Asbestos a hazard?
Asbestos is made up of microscopic
bundles of fibers that may become airborne
when distributed. These fibers get into the
air and may become inhaled into the lungs,
where they may cause significant health
problems. Researchers still have not
determined a "safe level" of exposure but we know the greater
and the longer the exposure, the greater the risk of contracting
an asbestos related disease. Some of these health problems
include:
Asbestosis - a lung disease first found in naval shipyard
workers. As asbestos fibers are inhaled, they may become
trapped in the lung tissue. The body tries to dissolve the fibers
by producing an acid. This acid, due to the chemical resistance
of the fiber, does little to damage the fiber, but may scar the
surrounding tissue. Eventually, this scarring may become so
severe that the lungs cannot function. The latency period (
meaning the time it takes for the disease to become developed)
is often 25-40 years.
Mesothelioma - a cancer of the pleura ( the outer lining of the
lung and chest cavity) and/ or the peritoneum ( the lining of the
abdominal wall). This form of cancer is peculiar because the only
known cause is from asbestos exposure. The latency period for
mesothelioma is often 15-30 years.
Lung Cancer - caused by asbestos. The effects of lung cancer
are often greatly increased by cigarette smoking ( by about
50%). Cancer of the gastrointestinal tract can also be caused by
asbestos. The latency period for cancer is often 15-30 years.
Asbestos Do's And Don'ts For The Homeowner
Do keep activities to a minimum in any areas having damaged material
that may contain asbestos.
Do take every precaution to avoid damaging asbestos material.
Do have removal and major repair done by people trained and qualified in
handling asbestos. It is highly recommended that sampling and minor
repair also be done by asbestos professionals.
Don't dust, sweep, or vacuum debris that may contain asbestos.
Don't saw, sand, scrape, or drill holes in asbestos materials.
Don't use abrasive pads or brushes on power strippers to strip wax from
asbestos flooring.
Never use a power stripper on a dry floor.
Don't sand or try to level asbestos flooring or its backing. When
asbestos flooring needs replacing, install new floor covering over it, if
possible.
Don't track material that could contain asbestos through the house. If
you cannot avoid walking through the area, have it cleaned with a wet
mop. If the material is from a damaged area, or if a large area must be
cleaned, call an asbestos professional.
Wes-Tech Environmental Inspection Service provides Certified
Asbestos Consultant Testing for the greater Norther California
area. Asbestos testing consists of samples taken from the home
tested by a certified laboratory.
Why is Asbestos a hazard?
Asbestos is made up of microscopic
bundles of fibers that may become airborne
when distributed. These fibers get into the
air and may become inhaled into the lungs,
where they may cause significant health
problems. Researchers still have not
determined a "safe level" of exposure but we know the greater
and the longer the exposure, the greater the risk of contracting
an asbestos related disease. Some of these health problems
include:
Asbestosis - a lung disease first found in naval shipyard
workers. As asbestos fibers are inhaled, they may become
trapped in the lung tissue. The body tries to dissolve the fibers
by producing an acid. This acid, due to the chemical resistance
of the fiber, does little to damage the fiber, but may scar the
surrounding tissue. Eventually, this scarring may become so
severe that the lungs cannot function. The latency period (
meaning the time it takes for the disease to become developed)
is often 25-40 years.
Mesothelioma - a cancer of the pleura ( the outer lining of the
lung and chest cavity) and/ or the peritoneum ( the lining of the
abdominal wall). This form of cancer is peculiar because the only
known cause is from asbestos exposure. The latency period for
mesothelioma is often 15-30 years.
Lung Cancer - caused by asbestos. The effects of lung cancer
are often greatly increased by cigarette smoking ( by about
50%). Cancer of the gastrointestinal tract can also be caused by
asbestos. The latency period for cancer is often 15-30 years.
Asbestos Do's And Don'ts For The Homeowner
Do keep activities to a minimum in any areas having damaged material
that may contain asbestos.
Do take every precaution to avoid damaging asbestos material.
Do have removal and major repair done by people trained and qualified in
handling asbestos. It is highly recommended that sampling and minor
repair also be done by asbestos professionals.
Don't dust, sweep, or vacuum debris that may contain asbestos.
Don't saw, sand, scrape, or drill holes in asbestos materials.
Don't use abrasive pads or brushes on power strippers to strip wax from
asbestos flooring.
Never use a power stripper on a dry floor.
Don't sand or try to level asbestos flooring or its backing. When
asbestos flooring needs replacing, install new floor covering over it, if
possible.
Don't track material that could contain asbestos through the house. If
you cannot avoid walking through the area, have it cleaned with a wet
mop. If the material is from a damaged area, or if a large area must be
cleaned, call an asbestos professional.
Wes-Tech Environmental Industrial Hygiene:
Toll Free 866-931-2006 Sacramento Office 916-392-2006
Toll Free 866-931-2006 Sacramento Office 916-392-2006
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Asbestos Services-
Wes Tech Environmental offers an array of
asbestos management services to assist building
owners and managers in finding a solution to
control the impact of asbestos containing
materials.
Our personnel are well know and respected in the
asbestos management industry. We very are
experienced in helping clients resolve asbestos
contamination problems, emphasizing practical,
cost-sensitive solutions that facilitate continuing
operations.
Our team of skilled, licensed and accredited
asbestos management professionals has been
controlling asbestos problems for over fifteen
years and understands the long-term implications
of today’s decisions.
Wes Tech’s turnkey services have been employed
to help owners and managers throughout the
country resolve a wide variety of asbestos
contamination problems. Solutions can range from
simple risk reduction activities to on-going, full
scale source abatement.
We have completed projects involving everything
from single family homes to massive industrial
complexes. Projects have included hospitals,
schools, retail facilities, housing complexes,
commercial office buildings, manufacturing plants,
power generating stations, paper plant and
government installations.
In each case, our primary goal is to provide
owners and managers with the most cost-
effective options to minimize or eliminate current
and future health and financial risks.
Services
Full asbestos building surveys and inspections
Limited asbestos testing
Asbestos management (O&M) program
development
Construction planning
Project design and specification preparation
Contractor selection
Contract administration
Project management
Air monitoring
Laboratory services (PCM, PLM, TEM)
Employee training
AHERA/NESHAPS compliance
Wes Tech Environmental offers an array of
asbestos management services to assist building
owners and managers in finding a solution to
control the impact of asbestos containing
materials.
Our personnel are well know and respected in the
asbestos management industry. We very are
experienced in helping clients resolve asbestos
contamination problems, emphasizing practical,
cost-sensitive solutions that facilitate continuing
operations.
Our team of skilled, licensed and accredited
asbestos management professionals has been
controlling asbestos problems for over fifteen
years and understands the long-term implications
of today’s decisions.
Wes Tech’s turnkey services have been employed
to help owners and managers throughout the
country resolve a wide variety of asbestos
contamination problems. Solutions can range from
simple risk reduction activities to on-going, full
scale source abatement.
We have completed projects involving everything
from single family homes to massive industrial
complexes. Projects have included hospitals,
schools, retail facilities, housing complexes,
commercial office buildings, manufacturing plants,
power generating stations, paper plant and
government installations.
In each case, our primary goal is to provide
owners and managers with the most cost-
effective options to minimize or eliminate current
and future health and financial risks.
Services
Full asbestos building surveys and inspections
Limited asbestos testing
Asbestos management (O&M) program
development
Construction planning
Project design and specification preparation
Contractor selection
Contract administration
Project management
Air monitoring
Laboratory services (PCM, PLM, TEM)
Employee training
AHERA/NESHAPS compliance
