2017

OSHA Regulation and Asbestos Work | Orange County Demolition & Cleanup
OSHA Regulation and Asbestos Work

Cleaning up asbestos is a hazardous job, which is why you need an experienced and trained professional when you remove or disturb asbestos-containing materials during any type of repair or demolition in an older building. Asbestos Abatement Work Classifications There are four levels of asbestos work classified by OSHA. The Class I asbestos work designation…

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Preparing for Emergencies Before They Happen | San Bernardino County
Preparing for Emergencies Before They Happen

Emergencies situations happen suddenly and without warning. When an emergency happens, panic, anxiety, and overreaction often come into play, making it more likely you will make a decision you later regret. One of the best ways of handling an emergency is to be prepared for the unexpected before it happens. For emergencies involving accidents and…

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Deconstructing for Reuse & Recycling | Los Angeles County Tri Span Inc.
Deconstructing for Reuse & Recycling

When a building is demolished making way for a new structure, many of the old building materials can be reused or recycled. This deconstruction process saves resources, energy, and landfill space. This same materials conservation practice can be used during remodeling when only part of a building is being demolished. Recycling and reusing old building…

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Inspecting and Assessing for Lead Paint Hazards | Tri Span Inc. Orange County
Inspecting and Assessing for Lead Paint Hazards

Inspection and assessment of lead risks at a property site are not the same things. Inspection for lead hazards is the first step in knowing whether a hazard exists, and assessment is a second step for determining how dangerous the hazard is and what can be done to mitigate the problem. Inspecting for a Lead…

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Preventing Mold and Sick Building Syndrome | Orange County Contractors
Preventing Mold and Sick Building Syndrome

Many buildings in Orange County and other areas of Southern California experience what is known as sick building syndrome. This unhealthy indoor environmental condition is caused by molds which directly or indirectly affect the indoor air quality, leading to health problems for people and animals who use the building. Mold Problems in Southern California Buildings…

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Why Earthquake Retrofitting is Important in Southern California | San Bernardino
Why Earthquake Retrofitting is Important in Southern California

A 2014 U.S. Geological Survey report advises that the risk of earthquakes in counties including Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino appears to be less these days for smaller earthquakes but higher for the big temblors over 7 magnitudes. Another USGS report from May of last year finds an average of one 7-plus magnitude…

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Finding a Building Contractor for Emergency Clean-Up and Repair | San Bernardino
Finding a Building Contractor for Emergency Clean-Up and Repair

Emergencies happen, and when they happen at your home or business, they are especially stressful and potentially costly. Home and business disasters come in all shapes and sizes from minor flooding in a home bathroom to large environmental cleanup projects at an industrial site. However, not all contractors are equipped and experienced in finding the…

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