Tuesday, March 8, 2022

History of Asbestos

Before the health affects of asbestos were identified, asbestos was used in almost every phase of construction, in every building. For almost a century, asbestos could be commonly found in flooring, siding, roofing, drywall. If it was a component of construction, it probably contained asbestos.

Once the toxic aspects of asbestos were discovered, efforts were made to roll back its usage. In the 80s the US government made efforts to ban its use but they were unsuccessful. Many people are unaware that the ban was short-lived, being repealed in 1991 in favor of curtailing any new” uses of asbestos but allowing previous uses. As a result, today there are approximately 3,000 construction products widely available in the United States that contain dangerous levels of asbestos.

Asbestos Testing

Guzi-Wests inspectors are thoroughly educated on safety regulations. We perform asbestos inspections in accordance with federal safety regulations, compliance monitoring, NESHAP, and AHERA. Our services are provided throughout northern California in cities such as Mckinleyville, Redding, and Eureka.

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