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Why should I care if my property contains PCB Hazards?

Posted on June 17, 2016 in Blog

Why should I care if my property contains PCB Hazards?

If you have an older commercial property, it may contain PCBs hazards. That’s a big deal because a PCB is a known carcinogen, so it’s treated as a regulated hazardous waste when disturbed. Even if you’re not planning on renovating your commercial property anytime soon, it’s a good idea to get all PCBs removed by Southern California’s decontamination and PCB removal experts – .

Where may PCBs lurk on my commercial property?

Florescent light ballasts that were manufactured prior to July 1978 frequently contained PCBs at 50 ppm or greater in their capacitors and asphalt potting material surrounding the capacitor.

Studies of PCBs in humans have found increased rates of various cancers. People that have been directly exposed to high levels of PCBs, either through their skin, consumption, or by inhaling it, have experienced nose, lungs, and skin irritation and rashes, as well as eye problems (source).

Women who have been exposed to PCBs before or during pregnancy may give birth to children with significant neurological and motor control problems, including…

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Top Lead Removal Company in Los Angeles CA

Posted on June 3, 2016 in Blog

Top Lead Removal Company in Los Angeles CAAre you planning on having a baby anytime soon? Do you have grandkids who like to visit their grandparents? Or do you like to have neighborhood kids over for cookies and milk?

No matter what you like to do, if you ever have kids in your home, it’s your duty to make sure it’s de-leaded.

Why lead poisoning is a big deal

Lead poisoning is one of the leading causes of mental and physical developmental problems in young children. Children under age 6 are especially vulnerable to lead poisoning, and at very high levels, it can even be fatal.

Lead-based paint and lead-contaminated dust in older buildings are the most common sources of lead poisoning in children. Sometimes air, water, and soil can also be contaminated with lead.

Symptoms of lead poisoning in children include developmental delay, vomiting, learning difficulties, constipation, irritability, loss of appetite, weight loss, sluggishness, abdominal pain, and hearing loss.

Top lead removal company in Los Angeles CA

If you ever have children in your home, get it tested by the top lead removal company in Los Angeles now. We’ll…

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