Michigan Safety Training That Fits Your Team
Spring cleaning isn’t just about dusting shelves and opening windows. It’s also the perfect time to check in on the parts of your home or building that might be hiding something a little more serious—like mold. Between heavy rain, leftover moisture from winter, and months of stale indoor air, spring creates the perfect conditions for...Continue reading
Protect Your Family from Lead Hazards with a Free Inspection in Kent County
What is the Filter First Initiative? Michigan’s Filter First initiative is a proactive approach to ensuring safe, lead-free drinking water in schools and childcare centers. Lead contamination in drinking water poses significant health risks, particularly to young children, making early intervention and prevention critical. The Filter First program requires schools to: Develop and maintain a...Continue reading
Stay Certified: Michigan Lead Training & Compliance for the March 2025 Deadline
Michigan Lead Training & Compliance Deadlines If you work in lead abatement in Michigan, the March 2025 deadline for certification renewal is fast approaching. To stay compliant with state and federal regulations, professionals must complete an accredited training course before their current certification expires. ETC offers multiple lead training options—including on-site training at your location—to...Continue reading
A Guide to Sampling Vermiculite for Asbestos Testing
What is Vermiculite? Vermiculite is a naturally occurring mineral commonly used in construction, insulation, and gardening. However, due to concerns about asbestos contamination—especially in vermiculite sourced from mines with asbestos deposits—proper sampling and testing have become essential to ensure safety and compliance with health regulations. If you are a contractor, inspector, or homeowner working with...Continue reading
The Filter First Initiative – What Schools Need to Do Now
What is the Filter First Initiative? Michigan’s Filter First initiative is a proactive approach to ensuring safe, lead-free drinking water in schools and childcare centers. Lead contamination in drinking water poses significant health risks, particularly to young children, making early intervention and prevention critical. The Filter First program requires schools to: Develop and maintain a...Continue reading