21st Century Environmental Solutions - Dintl.org http://dintl.org/blog We're here to keep you safe! Sun, 06 Nov 2011 00:11:26 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= Asbestos and Lead Environmental Health and Safety Training Events http://dintl.org/blog/asbestos-and-lead-environmental-health-and-safety-training-events/ http://dintl.org/blog/asbestos-and-lead-environmental-health-and-safety-training-events/#comments Sat, 29 Oct 2011 09:58:50 +0000 Wayne Wymore http://dintl.org/blog/?p=47 Continue reading →]]> Asbestos and Lead Environmental Health
and Safety Training Events

The Environmental Institute in Atlanta GA, offers
a variety of asbestos and lead training. For their 2011-2012 annual training schedule in
environmental health and safety, go to:
www.tei-atl.com/html/schedule.html.

For Additional SBO/SBEAP
events, go to: www.smallbizenviroweb.
org/SharingInformation/
Events.aspx.

]]> http://dintl.org/blog/asbestos-and-lead-environmental-health-and-safety-training-events/feed/ 0 How to have “Happy Lead-Free Kids” http://dintl.org/blog/how-to-have-happy-lead-free-kids/ http://dintl.org/blog/how-to-have-happy-lead-free-kids/#comments Sat, 29 Oct 2011 09:27:28 +0000 Wayne Wymore http://dintl.org/blog/?p=44 Continue reading →]]> We just celebrated the National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, which was dedicated to educating parents and children on the dangers of lead-based paint exposure, and the importance of the health and safety of our homes.

You don’t have to donate money or start a march for the cause. You can help by getting the word out to your friends and family that lead in paint is still a problem here in Oregon, but lead-based paint exposure can be prevented.

Send an E-card on lead-safe work practices or print out a poster and hang it at your work place or at school.

You can also find great prevention information and a neat web tool to help parents identify common danger zones for lead in older homes built before 1978. Check it out.

Read more here: http://blog.epa.gov/blog/2011/10/24/lppw2011/

 

]]> http://dintl.org/blog/how-to-have-happy-lead-free-kids/feed/ 0 10 Steps to Reduce Mold & Mildew Allergies http://dintl.org/blog/10-steps-to-reduce-mold-mildew-allergies/ http://dintl.org/blog/10-steps-to-reduce-mold-mildew-allergies/#comments Fri, 30 Sep 2011 21:38:41 +0000 dintladmin http://dintl.org/blog/?p=35 Continue reading →]]>
  • Get your house tested for mold. A moisture meter test will help. Also, a dust sample from your carpet can show whether mold spores are in your home. Check with your state health department about mold testing. Or, call Douglas International for more information and direction.
  • Fix leaky plumbing or other sources of water. If you have mold in your crawl space or basement, locate the source and stop the water from coming in.
  • If your crawl space has mold, call an environmental service to get rid of it. If a small area is moldy, you can try cleaning it yourself.
  • Check inside drywall for mold inside the wall. You can usually smell mold even if you can’t see it. Moldy drywall must be cut out and replaced. Moldy insulation also must be removed and replaced.
  • Wash mold off hard surfaces. You don’t have to use chlorine bleach; soap and water, combined with scrubbing from a stiff brush, works to remove mold. Some people also recommend vinegar or hydrogen peroxide. Non-toxic cleaners are also available. Allow areas to dry completely.
  • Dry water-damaged areas and items (like carpeting) within 24 to 48 hours of flooding. Don’t install carpeting in areas where there is a moisture problem.
  • If ceiling tiles or carpet have become moldy, they must be replaced. Throw out all wet, moldy tiles and carpeting.
  • Reduce indoor humidity by venting bathrooms, dryers, and other moisture-generating sources. Exhaust fans in bathrooms and kitchens can help. If you don’t have exhaust fans, crack a window in the kitchen when you’re cooking or in the bathroom when you’re bathing.
  • Use air conditioners and dehumidifiers inside your home. Change filters regularly. Use a dehumidifier to get rid of dampness in basements.
  • Add insulation to windows, piping, exterior walls, roof, or floors where there is potential for condensation on cold surfaces.

    • If you’re working in a moldy area, always wear a filtered face mask so you won’t inhale mold spores.

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                               If You Have Questions – Call Me!

    ]]>     http://dintl.org/blog/lead-asbestos-mold/feed/ 1     Time to “Get the Lead Out”! http://dintl.org/blog/time-to-get-the-lead-out/ http://dintl.org/blog/time-to-get-the-lead-out/#comments Mon, 07 Jun 2010 21:07:19 +0000 Wayne Wymore http://dintl.org/blog/24/time-to-get-the-lead-out/ Continue reading →]]> New law Does require contractors to take special precautions for Lead paint

    Under a new federal law that took effect Thursday, taking  precautions when it comes to lead paint will no longer be optional.

    The law requires all the nation’s remodeling contractors — including painters, carpenters and electricians — to use specific techniques to contain lead dust, special HEPA vacuums to clean up and to verify that the dust is gone before they finish the job.

    That means sealing off the work area with plastic, using a vacuum with a HEPA filter that can capture the finest particles, verifying that surfaces are clean upon completion — and documenting the practices.

    The law is a major upset for the remodeling industry because it requires training and licensing and per-job expenses ranging from an estimated $200 up to $1,000.

    The Construction Contractors Board has 11 field investigators charged with enforcing the new law, which carries a potential fine of $5,000 per violation.

    The contractors who have filed by April 22 will have their paperwork by June.

    As of April 22, 2010, federal law requires that:

    • Renovation firms be certified under EPA’s Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule
    • Individuals be trained in lead-safe work practices
    • Training providers be accredited by EPA.
    ]]>     http://dintl.org/blog/time-to-get-the-lead-out/feed/ 0     DEQ Issues $4,500 Penalty to Grants Pass Contractor for Asbestos Abatement Work in Grants Pass without License http://dintl.org/blog/asbestos-abatement/ http://dintl.org/blog/asbestos-abatement/#comments Mon, 07 Jun 2010 19:34:10 +0000 dintladmin http://dintl.org/blog/?p=21 Continue reading →]]> The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued a $4,500 penalty to Ronald Carl Nunn for performing an asbestos abatement project in Grants Pass last November without a license. The penalty stems from the contractor’s removal of about 70 square feet of asbestos-containing flooring from a commercial building in Grants Pass.

    Read More…

    ]]>     http://dintl.org/blog/asbestos-abatement/feed/ 0     Environmental Site Assessments? What Must I Know? http://dintl.org/blog/environmental-site-assessments-what-must-i-know/ http://dintl.org/blog/environmental-site-assessments-what-must-i-know/#comments Mon, 15 Feb 2010 23:07:36 +0000 Wayne Wymore http://dintl.org/blog/?p=1 Continue reading →]]> Environmental Site Assessments?

    Just as you want to have a used car inspected before paying for it, you must know what you are getting into when you purchase property.

    This is why Environmental Site Assessment surveys are extremely important in the  property selection process.

    Know the Facts

    You have to have the facts before you can make an intelligent decision! So if you’re buying a used automobile, you want to know: the condition of the engine, what service records have been kept and if it was involved in any accidents at least!

    In the same way, there are critical facts you need  to discover about a piece of property. But what should you be looking for?

    10 Critical Facts you must know about your site:

    1. Are there any buried oil tanks?
    2. Was it a previous Gas Station site?
    3. Is there danger from Asbestos?
    4. Is there hazardous waste from adjacent properties?
    5. Was this previously an industrial site?
    6. Are there dangerous PCB’s present?
    7. Is  Lead present in the paint, or elsewhere?
    8. Was this a previous Military Site?
    9. Is your water supply system contaminated?
    10. Are any dangerous farming chemicals or pesticides present?

    These are things you must know.  We can help you find out!

    Dintl.org

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