Things to Consider if Asbestos is Suspected in a Residential Building in Puerto Rico
Zimmetry Environmental provides industrial hygiene, material, and indoor environmental quality testing, consulting, and training services to identify asbestos exposure risks to protect people and help companies comply with safety regulations.
EPA wisely goes on to recommend that a trained and accredited asbestos professional should take samples for analysis, since a professional knows what to look for, and because there may be an increased health risk if fibers are released.
During much of the past century, asbestos was widely used in numerous industrial and construction applications. Beginning in the 1970s, the use of asbestos began to decline as health concerns due to exposure to asbestos fibers became more widely recognized and some uses were banned.
Unfortunately, many of the building materials that contain asbestos from decades ago can still be found in homes and buildings in Puerto Rico and across the Caribbean. Inhalation exposure to asbestos fibers over time is known to cause mesothelioma, asbestosis, and lung cancer.
With regards to asbestos in residential settings, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) shares the following:
Generally, you can’t tell whether a material contains asbestos simply by looking at it, unless it is labeled. If in doubt, treat the material as if it contains asbestos and leave it alone. You may want to have your home inspected for asbestos-containing materials by a trained and accredited asbestos professional if you are planning to remodel your home (remodeling can disturb building materials), or your home has damaged building materials (like crumbling drywall and insulation that is falling apart).
“EPA wisely goes on to recommend that a trained and accredited asbestos professional should take samples for analysis, since a professional knows what to look for, and because there may be an increased health risk if fibers are released,” said Harry Pena, President of Zimmetry Environmental. “It’s important to note that as many asbestos-containing materials age and become friable, or if they are disturbed during demolition, remodeling, and renovation activities, they can easily become aerosolized if the proper safety precautions are note in place.”
Dedicated to protecting workers and the public are the asbestos experts at Zimmetry Environmental. Their professionals offer comprehensive testing, consulting, and training services to identify and mitigate exposure risks to asbestos and other hazardous materials. These services can also be essential for keeping companies and institutions in regulatory compliance.
Zimmetry recently sponsored an educational video about things to consider if asbestos is suspected in a residential building that can be seen at: https://youtu.be/g9F5DAMd4Zo
To learn more about Zimmetry Environmental and their asbestos, indoor air quality, environmental, compliance, and consulting resources, please visit www.zimmetry.com, call (787) 995.0005, or email info@zimmetry.com .
About Zimmetry Environmental
Since 2002, Zimmetry Environmental has been providing environmental consulting services to building owners and managers, architects, engineers, EHS professionals, and Fortune 500 companies. The company is based in Puerto Rico and provides services across the Caribbean and Central America. The professionals at Zimmetry offer environmental compliance, indoor air quality, asbestos, lead-based paint, Phase I ESAs, and general environmental consulting services.
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