Sometimes when a disaster (water, fire or flood) calls for major restoration, or when families are making renovations to their house, a contractor may indicate that Asbestos testing is required. When that happens, there are many questions. What’s involved? How long will it take? Who should we use to do the testing? Is my family ... The post Clients Ask: What’s The Process For Asbestos Inspection And Testing? appeared first on Paragon Environmental ..read more

Asbestos, a naturally occurring mineral, was once lauded for its versatility and recognized for its heat resistance, tensile strength, and insulating properties. However, it has since been revealed as a silent killer lurking in the shadows of buildings and products. Prolonged exposure to asbestos fibers can lead to serious health complications, including asbestosis, lung cancer, ... The post Silent Killer Lurking In The Shadows appeared first on Paragon Environmental ..read more

Since the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) partial ban on asbestos took effect in 1989, countless studies by governmental agencies and nongovernmental organizations continue to provide statistics supporting the risks and destructive results of asbestos exposure. This partial ban affects the manufacture, import, processing, and distribution of certain asbestos-containing products, as well as prevents new asbestos ... The post The Risks And Destructive Results Of Asbestos Exposure Around The World appeared first on Paragon Environmental ..read more

As you’ll see on our social media posts this month, Asbestos is still a danger in the U.S. Over the years, the EPA has tried to make asbestos a diminishing factor for US Citizens, but legislation has sometimes been hard to pass. A recent ruling provides more hope. Still, we hear of asbestos dangers in ... The post Is Asbestos Still Something To Worry About? appeared first on Paragon Environmental ..read more

Decades after asbestos was subjected to heavy governmental regulations – including a partial ban – it continues to threaten the health of thousands of Americans. For example, Johnson & Johnson is working to settle thousands of lawsuits that claim its talc-based baby powder causes cancer. Many of the plaintiffs in these cases suffer from mesothelioma. ... The post Q and A’s on Asbestos and Mesothelioma appeared first on Paragon Environmental ..read more

Note to Realtors®, Landlords, and property managers: Failure to arrange for proper cleaning can result in legal settlements that can be quite costly. Unfortunately, a drug lab can be set up in a private home, apartment, college campus, hotel room or a business location. Once these clandestine labs are dismantled and the area is vacated ... The post Clean Up Of Properties Suspected of Being Former Drug Labs appeared first on Paragon Environmental ..read more

If you think your property served as a synthetic drug lab at one time or another, you should have it assessed and decontaminated. Information on testing and cleanup of drug-affected property is available on the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment site. Refer to this article for more information on synthetic drugs and their ... The post What You Should Know About Synthetic Drug Contaminated Properties appeared first on Paragon Environmental ..read more

The recent closing of a Colorado Springs food market is a reminder that asbestos presents an ongoing threat to human health. While governmental laws and regulations have severely limited the mining and manufacture of asbestos for almost 50 years, asbestos can still be found in homes, buildings, and a wide variety of products from roof ... The post Asbestos in Residential and Commercial Properties – Learn the Facts! appeared first on Paragon Environmental ..read more

What Is Methamphetamine? Methamphetamine is a powerful, highly addictive stimulant that affects the central nervous system. It was developed early in the 20th century from its parent drug, amphetamine and was used originally in nasal decongestants and bronchial inhalers. Like amphetamine, methamphetamine is a stimulant and causes increased activity and talkativeness, decreased appetite, and a ... The post Methamphetamine: Its Effects And The Dangers Of Living In A Former Meth House appeared first on Paragon Environmental ..read more

If you think your property served as meth lab or had methamphetamine present at one time or another, you should have it assessed and decontaminated. Information on testing and cleanup of property is available on the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment site. Professional certification. If a property in CO is a suspected former ... The post What You Should Know About Methamphetamine Contaminated Properties appeared first on Paragon Environmental ..read more