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Damaged home with repairs on hold pending asbestos testing by EnviroPro 360

Asbestos Standard for the Construction Industry

Asbestos Testing and Detection / Joseph Galpin

Asbestos, once praised for its durability, is now known for its health risks. EnviroPro 360 offers top-notch asbestos testing, detection, and inspection services in Columbia, SC, and Augusta, GA. Our expert team helps construction and remodeling companies ensure their employees’ safety by identifying and managing asbestos-containing materials. Protect your team and projects with EnviroPro 360’s comprehensive services.

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Home condemned due to asbestos-containing hazards.

Why Asbestos Is Dangerous: The Science Behind the Health Risk

Asbestos Testing and Detection / Joseph Galpin

Asbestos, once valued for its fire-resistant properties, is now recognized as a serious health hazard. EnviroPro 360, serving Columbia, SC, and Augusta, GA, offers premier asbestos testing, detection, and inspection services to ensure your home or building is safe. Our experienced professionals use advanced techniques to accurately detect asbestos, helping protect your health and comply with safety regulations. Don’t take chances with asbestos—contact EnviroPro 360 today for peace of mind and a safer environment.

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An asbestos warning sign posted in front of a demolition site where EnviroPro 360 was performing an asbestos inspection

Understanding Asbestos and Its Hazards: Protecting Your Health an …

Asbestos Testing and Detection / Joseph Galpin

Asbestos, a once-common building material, poses serious health risks when disturbed. Learn where asbestos is commonly found in homes and commercial buildings, and discover essential safety tips for both employers and employees. Protect your health and ensure a safe environment with expert advice from EnviroPro 360.

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Shocking Negligence of Some Augusta Construction and Mitigation C …

Asbestos Testing and Detection / Joseph Galpin

In several years working as an asbestos inspector in the Augusta area, I’ve been called in to assess situations that should never have happened. A homeowner in Evans hired a water damage mitigation company after a burst pipe. The crew removed drywall and ceiling material in a 1974 home without ever testing for asbestos first.

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Playground with serpentine rock that can contain asbestos

Asbestos-Containing Materials Used on Playgrounds and Other Surfa …

Asbestos Testing and Detection / Joseph Galpin

Asbestos on outdoor surfaces is a less-discussed exposure pathway, but for school administrators, property owners, and parents, it carries real risk. Naturally occurring asbestos in rock and soil can be disturbed by foot traffic, maintenance work, and weather — releasing fibers at ground level where children spend time. Legacy asbestos-containing materials in older school buildings

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Asbestos-containing fibers shown up-close

Managing Chrysotile Asbestos Risks: EPA’s 2020 Risk Evaluat …

Asbestos Testing and Detection / Joseph Galpin

In March 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency published the final rule banning chrysotile asbestos under the Toxic Substances Control Act, the first comprehensive asbestos use prohibition to survive legal challenge in more than three decades. For building owners, contractors, and property managers in Georgia and South Carolina, the rule raises immediate questions: what exactly

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