Posts Tagged ‘Asbestos removal’
Asbestos Dangers From A Single Exposure
Asbestos exposure, and how it develops into diseases like mesothelioma and other lung cancers, is a complex phenomenon. When it occurs because there is asbestos in water, for example, the amount of damage depends on the amount consumed and the period of exposure as well. When it comes to inhaled asbestos fibres, however, that isn’t…
Read MoreAsbestos, The Law, And You
This blog has covered many cases in Toronto, the GTA and beyond involving incompetent and unethical asbestos removal companies and operations, and the dangers they pose. But, what happens when you are the property owner? What are your obligations when it comes to asbestos in construction and renovation projects? Ontario law specifies several designated substances…
Read MoreAvoiding Asbestos Exposure
According to the most recent statistics from StatsCan, the number of cases of cancer caused by asbestos exposure is on the rise. Despite the fact that the federal government is moving towards an official ban, the results of asbestos exposure take decades to manifest themselves. That means it will get worse before it gets better.…
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 MoreAvoiding Asbestos Exposure in Extreme Weather
From earthquakes to hurricanes, the state of the globe has been in the news all year long. The most violent weather events may take place far from the GTA, but even so, all year, the weather story has been one of sudden temperature changes, heavy rainstorms, high winds and even flooding. Many natural events have…
Read MoreFlooding – The Danger From Mould And Asbestos
Flooding is dominating the headlines lately, from the catastrophic floods on the Texas coast to Western Ontario and other places across the globe. The devastation of a flood itself is bad enough, but once people return to their homes and businesses to try and clean up and begin their lives again, there are other threats…
Read MoreToronto Case Highlights Asbestos Exposure In Schools
A Toronto area woman recently made headlines when she withdrew her son from a daycare operated by the TDSB out of fear of asbestos exposure. The daycare was operating in the basement of a high school, which was to undergo asbestos abatement procedures. School officials assured the parent there were proper procedures in place, including,…
Read MoreAsbestos Removal Company Ordered To Stop Operations after $1 Million in Penalties
When it comes to asbestos removal violations, how many is too much? WorkSafeBC has just answered that questions when it comes to a repeat offender operating in Burnaby, British Columbia. Repeated Violations BCS Contracting Ltd. is listed as an asbestos abatement company. They’re based in Surrey, but work largely in Burnaby. Since 2011, they’ve racked…
Read MoreAsbestos Delays Library Renovations
A simple library renovation has turned into a lengthy nightmare for a Southern Ontario municipality. The culprit? Asbestos. The library in Dundas, a neighborhood in west Hamilton, has been closed for renovations since September. In November, provincial inspectors visited the site and issued a stop-work order that stipulates that any renovation work must be delayed…
Read MoreOntario Municipality Fined For Workers’ Asbestos Exposure
The Ministry of Labour has laid charges against a municipality in Western Ontario after workers were unknowingly exposed to asbestos. The Region of Waterloo pleaded guilty to the charge of “failing to provide a worker with the required information about materials that are asbestos-containing.” The court assessed a fine of $50,000 for incidents that happened…
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