Get Next Day Results with Asbestos Testing Service from Guzi-West!

Has your house been damaged by falling branches?

Have you experienced property damage from a fire?

Do you want to check an older home for the presence of asbestos?

The inhalation of asbestos fibers can be extremely dangerous and is known to cause lung cancer, mesothelioma (a rare form of cancer primarily associated with asbestos exposure), and asbestosis. It’s important for property owners to understand the dangers of asbestos so they can protect themselves and any other individual who may be exposed to asbestos fibers.

The asbestos testing team at Guzi-West has performed inspections, conducted contractor oversight during asbestos abatement activities and prepared AHERA re-inspections for clients throughout California and can use our expertise to guide you through the complex process of asbestos compliance.

Call Guzi-West today to schedule an asbestos testing service. (888) 351-8189

Fire Disaster Response from Start to Finish!

Recently lost your home in a fire in California?

Are you overwhelmed with the process?

Not sure where to start when it comes to debris removal?

Guzi-West offers a streamlined, customized approach to each property and can perform all major stages of work in house! From asbestos testing to your work plan submittal to the application process to hazardous waste removal, soil grading, and confirmation soil sampling to your final report – Guzi-West has you covered!

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Picking up the Pieces After a Fire? Guzi-West is Here to Help!

The process of clearing a property after a wildfire can be incredibly confusing, and often just the act of finding companies to meet all your needs proves difficult. Assuming the fire is declared a federal/state disaster, then property owners must make a decision on whether to opt into the debris removal program run and overseen by the government agencies OR opt out and utilize their insurance/funds to pay for the costs of debris removal.  

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Contact Guzi-West’s Fire Disaster Response Team Today to Help!

We offer a streamlined, customized approach to each property and can perform all major stages of work in house! Guzi-West has a staff of lead inspectors and geologists with experience evaluating sites after a fire for asbestos and lead; preparing site specific work plans; sampling and laboratory analysis; site health and safety plans; overseeing and monitoring the removal and appropriate disposal of contaminated soils. 

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Asbestos: Lack of Compliance

There have been many cases portraying lack of compliance to safety regulations. Here are some examples of failure to comply with asbestos regulations:

An audit at California State University uncovered a large list of ongoing problems that created extreme safety hazards for half a million students and employees. The University was fined multiple times for the lack of compliance on two of its campuses – San Diego and Channel Islands.

During the renovation of a former air force base located in Atwater, California—Firm Build employees, subcontractors, subcontractors’ employees and student workers were exposed to airborne asbestos. Directors knowingly strayed from safety precautions to save money during demolition and renovation. Prison sentences were handed down as a result.

Read more about fines for lack of compliance here!

Asbestos & NESHAP

Asbestos is a mineral that is commonly found in building materials. It is toxic to the human body when inhaled or ingested. It can cause serious negative health effects--including some types of cancer. If NESHAP regulations are not followed, people may have higher chances of asbestos exposure as well as exposure to other toxins found in building materials.

Learn more about NESHAP regulations here!

History of NESHAP

NESHAP’s standards were originally proposed in 1971 as a response to the clean air act of 1970. In the following years, amendments were enacted to further reduce the exposure to various air pollutants. By 2004, the final standards of NESHAP were entirely implemented.

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