A Leading Cause of Concern and Contamination: Lead
We’ve spoken at length about the dangers posed by two of the most common household contaminants, mold and asbestos, but we have yet to dive into the deep waters of hazardous lead. That’s why we wanted to take a moment to address this particular material. With extensive exposure typically detected through blood testing methods, lead poses a health hazard to...
READ MOREMold Inspection 101: What They Are, When to Schedule One
Little spores can quickly grow into a large problem as they negatively affect your health, eat away at surfaces within your home, and spread faster than you anticipate. Mold inspections, thankfully, help you to take back control of the situation by empowering you with knowledge. And if you’re wondering about the general ins and outs of this particular service, we’re...
READ MOREPurchasing a New Property? Don’t Forget About Asbestos.
When you’re scouring the market for a new property, it’s important to remain as informed as possible every step of the way. And that means you need to be in the know about asbestos, too. But how will you know if a prior asbestos survey has been conducted within your property of choice? Ideally, if the property is in Florida,...
READ MOREUnderstanding the WHO Fungal Priority Pathogens List (FPPL)
In 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) identified a worldwide lack of acknowledgment or coordination with regard to fungal diseases. This is concerning as infectious fungal diseases, or IFD, have been steadily increasing in prevalence. This phenomenon is the product of rising antibiotic resistance as well as an increase in the overall immunocompromised population. Additionally, over the last two years,...
READ MORESick of Being Sick? It’s Time for an Air Assessment.
You deserve a safe and healthy environment to live and work in. Unfortunately, sick building syndrome can easily interfere with the overall indoor air quality of these spaces, thereby impacting your health. This is known as sick building syndrome. But what exactly is sick building syndrome? And what do you need to know about it? How to Tell It’s Time...
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