by Dan Faraldo | Apr 27, 2021 | Asbestos In Air
Back on December 30, 2018, asbestos was finally outlawed in Canada. As of that date, the Prohibition of Asbestos and Products Containing Asbestos Regulations took effect, prohibiting the import, sale and use of asbestos and the manufacture, import, sale and use of...
by Dan Faraldo | Oct 13, 2020 | Asbestos In Air, Laboratory Services
Make no mistake about it, asbestos is a killer. The toxic substance, which Canada finally outlawed just a couple of years ago, is the nation’s number one workplace killer. It is the cause of thousands of deaths annually. The importance of protecting yourself from the...
by Dan Faraldo | Mar 31, 2020 | Asbestos In Air
With the coronavirus pandemic being the talk of the planet, these days, it can be easy to forget about numerous other health concerns. Like COVID-19, many illnesses that impact our respiratory systems can lead to death. For people who have been exposed to asbestos,...
by Dan Faraldo | Feb 4, 2020 | Asbestos In Air
On December 30th, 2018, Canada formally introduced The Prohibition of Asbestos and Products Containing Asbestos Regulations. With some exceptions, the new set of rules prohibits the import, sale and use of asbestos as well as the manufacture, import, sale and use of...
by Dan Faraldo | Dec 17, 2019 | Asbestos In Air, Laboratory Services
Asbestos is deadly. When you really think about it, it’s hard to believe that, for so many years, the toxic material was used as an insulation source in the construction of homes and other buildings. Thankfully, the federal government has imposed a ban on asbestos....
