Missouri Law Keeps School Drinking Water Safe from Lead The State of Missouri legislature passed a law in August 2022 aimed to detect and treat the presence of lead in Missouri school drinking water. Officially titled, “Get the Lead Out of School Drinking Water Act,”…
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Understanding Missouri’s Get the Lead Out Act
Understanding Missouri’s Get the Lead Out Act State of Missouri residents have reason to be concerned about lead poisoning. It has some of the most lead water pipes per capita in the United States. Over 80% of children in Missouri have detectable levels of lead…
Missouri’s Asbestos Requirements for Demolition and Renovation Projects
Missouri’s Asbestos Requirements for Demolition and Renovation Projects In 2017, the Missouri Department of Natural Resources published essential guidelines for the testing and remediation of asbestos in construction. PUB2157 is titled “Asbestos Requirements for Demolition and Renovation Projects” and produced by the DNR’s Division of…
Types of Asbestos
Types of Asbestos Asbestos has been used for centuries for its insulating and fireproof qualities. As far back as the Stone Age, asbestos was used to strengthen pottery. The term “asbestos” stems from an Ancient Greek word in the 1600s that means “inextinguishable.” This origin…
St. Louis Commercial Asbestos Testing
St. Louis Commercial Asbestos Testing As a business owner in the St. Louis metropolitan area, we know that you place environmental health and safety at the top of your list of priorities. Employees are our greatest resource, and organizations must diligently identify and remediate potential…
Asbestos Testing Near Me
Asbestos Testing Near Me The word “asbestos” conjures up thoughts of costly removal of the toxic material to severe and deadly effects on our health. Most of what we know about asbestos was overheard from television commercials offering legal representation for mesothelioma patients. Asbestos is…
St. Louis Commercial Mold Testing
St. Louis Commercial Mold Testing The metropolitan St. Louis region is home to almost 40% of Missouri’s workforce. Ten Fortune 500 companies are headquartered in greater St. Louis, as well as fourteen companies that employ more than 5,000 locally. From the biggest employers to small…
St. Louis Meth Testing for Homes and Businesses
St. Louis Meth Testing for Homes and Businesses Unless you’re building a new home or purchasing the one you grew up in, it is impossible to know what took place inside a house before it became yours. You want to start making memories in a…
Putting the Professional in St. Louis Professional Industrial Hygienist
Putting the Professional in St. Louis Professional Industrial Hygienist No matter how thoughtful your planning and execution, workplace hazards are a reality for today’s business owners. Your employees are your number one asset, and providing a safe environment for them is paramount This is especially…
The Dangers of Mold Growth After a Flood
Preventing and eliminating mold growth always requires a proactive approach – and after the historic rainfall and flooding in the St. Louis and St. Charles areas, many homeowners are contending with severe water damage after the floodwaters have receded. There’s always the risk of exposure…
