Environmental testing is not only an asset to any building owner, but actually a legal requirement. First and foremost, it saves lives. Identifying and eradicating potential hazards leads to a higher quality of life for building occupants and can decrease the risks of deadly health concerns significantly. This is the primary reason that so many...Continue reading
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Asbestos Testing: Why It Matters
People are often knowledgeable and aware of the dangers of mold, and test for it regularly, but asbestos is a major health concern that often gets overlooked by residents and building managers. Testing for asbestos fibers not only protects the health and safety of building occupants, but also ensures that your building stays up to...Continue reading
Staying Up-to-Date on Certifications for Environmental Inspectors
Environmental inspectors are responsible for ensuring that clients’ residential, commercial, or rental properties are in compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations. These are often complex and ever-evolving regulations, making it crucial that environmental inspectors stay up-to-date on certifications to remain knowledgeable in order to provide the best service to clients and customers. However,...Continue reading
Tackling Mold in the Face of Warmer Weather
While mold can exist and grow year-round, it flourishes and worsens in warm, moist, and humid temperatures. Cold temperatures keep mold somewhat at bay, but as spring rolls around, the risk for mold increases, and building inhabitants’ risk for mold-related health concerns also increases. Mold is a type of fungus that can be present visually...Continue reading
The Benefits of Getting Environmental Test Results FAST
We know that keeping your home, building, or business safe and toxin-free is a priority, and environmental testing is the first step to identifying potential environmental concerns and addressing them quickly. We also know that receiving environmental test results in a timely manner is crucial to the safety of both you and the occupants of...Continue reading
Protect Your Investments with Reliable Environmental Testing
ETC offers high-quality and comprehensive environmental testing and consulting, including lead-based paint inspections, lead risk assessments, and lead clearance examinations. With over 20 certified lead inspectors, ETC offers you peace of mind by keeping your facility safe, toxin-free, and legally compliant. Why do I need regular lead testing? Rental compliance guidelines for Detroit landlords require...Continue reading
The Benefits of Getting Environmental Test Results FAST
We know that keeping your home, building, or business safe and toxin-free is a priority, and environmental testing is the first step to identifying potential environmental concerns and addressing them quickly. We also know that receiving environmental test results in a timely manner is crucial to the safety of both you and the occupants of...Continue reading
Signs You Need to Have Your Facility’s Environment Tested
Whether you are a homeowner, a building manager for a commercial property, or a contractor, we know that keeping yourself, your clients, and your residents safe and healthy is your top priority, so here are a few signs that you should have the environment of your facility tested. Occupant Discomfort One of the most evident...Continue reading
Did you know that the drinking water in your child’s school is likely not regulated by the EPA?
The EPA is tasked with ensuring that Americans have clean air, land, and water. The EPA regulates drinking water for 8000 schools and childcare facilities in the US. That means the vast majority (roughly 600,000) of child-occupied facilities aren’t regulated. What’s in the water? The EPA set’s legal limits for 90 different contaminants, lead, and...Continue reading
Why the updated EPA lead regulations could cost you thousands-
And how ETC can help save your hard-earned cash! What is the EPA lead regulation? The EPA is the Environmental Protection Agency. Their mission is to help regulate and create laws that help to ensure health and human safety. They work to reduce environmental risks and lower the incidence of exposure and contamination. The EPA...Continue reading