Resources
Thoughts On Selecting The Right Hazardous Material Abatement Company
The discovery of hazardous materials in a building – especially one used by the public – can create anxiety and confusion in determining the best route to address the problem. There are issues of logistics, building use, liability, regulatory compliance and, of course, cost. Here in New York, the range of companies that offer abatement […]
Read More6 Things Property Managers Need To Know About Mold
This past winter was especially brutal for property managers in the New York-New Jersey area. Not only were there more snow events but a number of them were ice-related. That means a lot of wet ground, and as temperatures have quickly risen this spring, the perfect breeding conditions for mold. To compound the challenges of […]
Read MoreArchitects And Engineers: Plan For Asbestos Inspections Now
There are many factors to consider when you’re engaged in a construction or remodeling project. Design, materials, functionality, budget and many more. Unfortunately, one of the factors that’s regularly neglected is asbestos inspections. And considering that city, state and even federal regulations require that building sites be inspected for asbestos and free of this harmful […]
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Asbestos
The EPA has set up an Asbestos Ombudsman Service for questions about Asbestos-related issues. Reach via phone 1-800-368-5888 or email tsca-hotline@epa.gov
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Lead
National Lead Information Center (NLIC) provides information about lead hazards and their prevention. Reach via phone 1-800-424-5323 or e-mail ehc@cais.com.
Helpful Lead Links – Click to open in new window:
- EPA Lead Webpage
- EPA Lead Contact Form
- OSHA Lead Webpage
- Center for Disease Control Lead Webpage
- NYS Homes & Community Renewal Lead Webpage
- NYS Dept of Health Lead Webpage
- NYC Building Owner Lead Resources Webpage
PCBs
The EPA’s New York Regional PCB Polychlorinated Biphenyl Program provides information and coordinates with the National EPA about PCBs . Regional Coordinator Mark Bean can be phoned at 1 (732) 321-6606 or emailed at bean.mark@epa.gov
Helpful PCB Links – Click to open in new window:
- EPA PCBs Webpage
- EPA Safe PCB Abatement Webpage
- EPA PCB Inspection Manual Webpage
- EPA Guide to Reducing PCBs in Schools
- NYS Dept of Health Hudson River PCB Project