Commercial buildings and asbestos-containing materials go hand in hand. Most older commercial buildings contain the substance. Asbestos has been used since the beginning of time, as it is a naturally occurring fiber. People found how strong and fire resistant it was, and have used it ever since. Some newer commercial buildings still contain fibers. Asbestos [...]
Hazardous materials come in all forms and dimensions. There are a lot of different hazardous materials, some are well known, but others come as a shock to a lot of people. Colorado Hazardous Environmental is going to share some hazardous materials and how they should be removed. Lead Paint Lead was used in paint for [...]
Water and mold seem to go together. Mold needs dark and damp areas to grow and breed. If you have noticed water stains in your bathroom or kitchen, it is likely a mold infestation. Mold comes in different colors, making it hard to identify. If you have stains that look like mildew, are green, black, [...]
With Fall and Winter on the way, it is no surprise that wild animals will begin to find shelter. Unfortunately, that place could be your property. Colorado Hazardous Environmental has the information you need to understand the dangers of rodents and other animals in your home and what you should do. What are signs of [...]
Lead was used in paints for decades because of pigment and resilience. Just like asbestos it was a miracle product, until it was found to cause devastating affects on people. Lead exposure is a major problem in the United States. Lead was used in paint until the mid to late 80s. Here are some common sources [...]
Crime scenes, trauma cleanup, and biohazards are not something you usually hear about. However, it is a service that is used daily across the United States. Most times a traumatic event has taken place and you need to have the area cleansed. Colorado Hazardous Environmental has the proper licensing and tools for all biohazard and [...]
Asbestos testing isn’t new, testing for asbestos has been around for a while. Until recently, asbestos wasn’t considered to be a major problem. Now that people are becoming sick from asbestos-related illnesses, you are seeing more information in the media about this hazardous substance. Fibers composed of this mineral were used in many construction materials [...]
Asbestos is known for how dangerous it is. However, for many decades it was used as a miracle fiber for construction materials throughout the United States. It wasn’t until recently, asbestos was discovered to be very hazardous to your health. Asbestos exposure is a real concern. Once ingested, asbestos fibers will lie dormant for years [...]
Asbestos-containing materials are still in some construction materials used in the United States. Asbestos-containing materials aren’t as widespread as they were decades ago, but they do still exist. The mineral is still hazardous to your health and can cause cancer and death. Colorado Hazardous Environmental has some information to keep you and your family safe. [...]
