The Make-or-Break Month for School AHERA Compliance The sun is blazing, the playgrounds are empty, and the classrooms are silent. But behind the scenes, July is the busiest month for school facilities teams racing to prepare for fall. Imagine this: It’s mid-August.Teachers arrive to set up classrooms. Students return in weeks. But a last-minute AHERA...Continue reading
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HUD Radon Testing Requirements 2025
HUD Radon Testing Requirements 2025 What Housing Commissions and Property Managers MUST Know HUD’s environmental compliance rules are evolving FAST , and if you’re managing or funding properties with HUD dollars, missing these updates could cost you time, money, and compliance headaches. Here’s your in-depth guide to the latest HUD radon requirements, including what they...Continue reading
How Professional Mold Testing Works (And Why DIY Kits Fall Short for Metro Detroit Homeowners)
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
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
KCLEAR Program
Free Lead Inspection & Risk Assessment for Kent County Homeowners Protect Your Home & Family from Lead-Based Paint Hazards – At No Cost to You! If your home was built before 1978 and is located in Kent County (excluding Grand Rapids), you may qualify for a FREE Lead Inspection and Risk Assessment through the Kent...
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
Do You Need Asbestos Testing? A Guide for Metro-Detroit Homeowners
High-Capacity Testing Without Downtime: ETL Has You Covered! We know how important punctuality is to your workflow—especially when it comes to compliance and environmental testing. In our increasingly digital world, ease of sample submission can also come with its challenges—such as portals being down, lagging, or experiencing technical failures that disrupt critical operations. This is...Continue reading