We offer expert Asbestos Testing services in San Diego, Los Angeles, Orange County, and Sacramento.
This includes asbestos bulk sampling, surveys, risk assessment, project monitoring, and asbestos consulting.
We have highly qualified experts making sure that the asbestos testing is carried out to the highest standards. The work is carried out by California Certified Asbestos Consultants (CAC) or Certified Site Surveillance Technicians (CSST) working under the direction of CACs.
The services that we offer include Asbestos Bulk Sampling, to determine if asbestos is present in construction materials, Asbestos Surveys, air-quality testing, and project monitoring during Asbestos Abatement and Clearances after the work is completed.
We also offer popcorn ceiling asbestos testing in San Diego and all areas of Southern California including Orange County, Los Angeles, and Sacramento.
Asbestos Testing Services
We help both homeowners and construction professionals in San Diego and California with regulatory compliance and safety considerations relevant to Asbestos. Our scope of asbestos testing services includes both commercial and residential projects.
Whatever the size of your asbestos project needs, our trained and certified professionals are here to help.
Call 800-613-6064 to discuss your asbestos testing San Diego requirements.
Why is Asbestos Dangerous to Our Health?
While the presence of asbestos is a cause for concern due to its potential for exposure, it’s essential to understand the real impact this hazardous material can have on our health. Asbestos is known for its harmful effects on the respiratory system, with long-term exposure increasing the risk of serious health conditions.
Asbestos is a risk to health when the fibers are released into the air and breathed into the lungs. The asbestos fibers may get trapped in the lungs causing inflammation and scarring over time.
Once this happens there is no way to remove them.
This can lead to respiratory issues such as difficulty breathing, coughing, and wheezing. In some cases, prolonged exposure to asbestos can result in the development of serious diseases, including lung cancer, mesothelioma, and asbestosis.
The danger lies in the fact that asbestos-related diseases often take years or even decades to manifest symptoms, making it difficult to identify the root cause.
By the time individuals become aware of their condition, the damage may already be severe, with limited treatment options available.
Furthermore, certain factors can increase the risk and severity of asbestos-related diseases.
Factors such as the duration and intensity of asbestos exposure, the type of asbestos fibers encountered, and individual susceptibility all play a role in determining the potential health consequences.
The importance of early detection and prevention cannot be emphasized enough when it comes to asbestos.
This is why proactive asbestos testing and prevention measures are vital to protecting our health.
Asbestos exposure kills 12,000 to 15,000 Americans each year.
Potentially deadly health problems which are caused by exposure to asbestos include:
Asbestosis
Asbestosis causes irreversible damage to the lungs. Once scarring occurs, it cannot be reversed, and the condition cannot be cured.
More than 39,000 American lives are lost to this devastating condition each year.
Treatment primarily focuses on managing symptoms and preventing further exposure to asbestos.
Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is a cancer in the lining of the lungs. It is almost always caused by asbestos exposure and is usually fatal.
The average life expectancy for mesothelioma patients is 12 to 21 months.
Asbestos Lung Cancer
It is estimated that on average 6,000 deaths a year in the US are linked to Asbestos Lung Cancer. It manifests in the same way as lung cancer, but the cause is exposure to asbestos.
Where is Asbestos Found?
Asbestos is a naturally occurring substance that has been used for thousands of years. It was favored for its excellent insulating, fire retardant properties as well as its resistance to chemical erosion. The Romans used asbestos to make tablecloths and napkins.
Surprisingly, the dangers of asbestos were also known by the Romans. Unfortunately, the dangers of asbestos exposure largely went ignored for many years. With the coming of the industrial age in the 1800’s the mining and use of asbestos increased.
The 1950s saw a huge increase in the use of asbestos in building materials for homes and commercial premises. It wasn’t until the 1970s that the federal government began regulating asbestos and passing laws that limited exposure.
In spite of all of the health concerns, asbestos is still found in many buildings, products, and substances in the US. Asbestos is found in homes, schools, buildings, and factories everywhere in the US. Asbestos itself can still legally be used in the US. The legislation regulates exposure, but it does not make asbestos use illegal.
Asbestos can still be found in many homes and buildings. It may be used for insulation, pipe cement, floor tiles, roof shingles and flashing, and siding. Asbestos popcorn ceilings are also commonly found in homes and industrial premises.
Even though the use of asbestos has declined, it is still common in our everyday lives.
Today, asbestos use is banned in 50 countries around the world, but it isn’t yet banned in the United States.
Although asbestos mining in the US stopped in 2002, it is still imported into the country for use in buildings and commercial products.
Asbestos could be in your home, your workplace, and even your children’s school.
If you have any concerns that there may be asbestos in your home or building call us to talk about the asbestos testing San Diego services that we offer.
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