Posts Tagged ‘asbestos remediation’
BCCSA Leads Country In Asbestos Education
BCCSA – the British Columbia Construction Safety Alliance – has launched a new online course about working with asbestos that is a first in Canada. The system will be launched later this year. Asbestos expertiseAt GreenStream, we have been in the asbestos removal business for decades, and our experienced technicians are trained, and constantly upgrading…
Read MoreAsbestos and Flooding
A recent landlord/tenant dispute highlights the dangers of asbestos and flooding. In a case that occurred in Calgary, Alberta, a tenant faced eviction after withholding the rent from their apartment. Their reason? Flooding (four times in 16 months) and asbestos floor tiles. We can’t comment on the rent dispute. But, we can underscore the dangerous…
Read MoreAsbestos in Roofing Materials
A recent remediation project at a daycare centre in Southwestern Ontario can serve as a reminder that asbestos really can appear virtually anywhere in a home from floor to ceiling – and even on top of that. A Historical Problem The daycare centre in Wingham, Ontario, has been housed in a building that has proved…
Read MoreAsbestos Dangers – The Real Stats
A recent incident reported by police in the Delta area of British Columbia says it all. A routine traffic stop this summer netted a driver a number of tickets. First, there were 12 people stuffed into a van meant to hold six. On top of that, in the cargo box next to two of the…
Read MoreAsbestos, Explosions & Due Diligence
Everyone in the GTA remembers the Sunrise Propane explosion that rocked North York a decade ago in 2008. In the wake of the blast, a toxic rain of debris – including asbestos dust – fell on the neighbourhood for days. The Sunrise Court Saga In July 2018, the Superior Court recently upheld the original conviction…
Read MoreUpdate That (Asbestos Riddled) Popcorn Ceiling
So you’ve bought an older home in the GTA, or perhaps you already own one, and while you love a lot of things about it, there is the matter of that outdated, bumpy plaster ceiling. It’s hard to believe now, but popcorn ceilings – those textured, by now often discoloured plaster and stucco treatments –…
Read MoreWe’ve Been Named One Of The Top 25 Asbestos Blogs On The Internet!
We’ve been in the asbestos removal and remediation business for a long time. We set up this blog as an informational feature for our clients and others to highlight important issues, the risks, and more about this dangerous mineral. Here’s the list. What it Means The list was compiled by Feedspot, a content reader. What…
Read MoreAsbestos And Freezing Temperatures
Asbestos was once thought of as a miracle construction material. It certainly has many qualities that make it seem nearly indestructible. Even so, extreme cold can wreak havoc on buildings and materials — including those containing asbestos. The recent polar vortex and the icy cold air it has brought to the GTA was a nasty…
Read MoreAsbestos, Old Pipes, And Mother Nature
Most of the time, when it comes to asbestos, the danger comes from dust – friable asbestos that can be inhaled. That’s where a large part of the asbestos problem lies. But, did you know that asbestos is also problematic when you ingest it through the digestive system? There, it can cause peritoneal mesothelioma. According…
Read MoreNew Workplace Asbestos Guidelines
The Canadian government, gearing up for its planned asbestos ban by 2018, enforced some changes to the Canadian Labour Code. Specifically, it involved the occupational health and safety regulations governing the handling of asbestos. Changes On July 12, 2017, new amendments were added to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, and national building codes were also…
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