Wildfires—even when they don’t reach a residence—can cause damage and present health hazards through environmental contaminants such as ash, soot, and char entering the home…
Learn MoreChances are you have heard about radon–an invisible, odorless, radioactive gas. What you may not know is that it is the second leading cause of…
Learn MoreWhile molds are a natural part of the environment, they should not be growing indoors. Just the presence of mold can indicate a larger issue…
Learn MoreMold can be tricky. It presents itself in many different shapes, textures, and colors. It can be easily seen or difficult to find in affected…
Learn MoreBecause radon—a naturally occurring radioactive gas—is odorless and tasteless, many people don’t suspect its presence. Shockingly, two-thirds of all homes in the United States exceed…
Learn MoreWhether your workplace is indoors or outdoors, continual maintenance of the space is a must. In buildings, air contaminants like poor ventilation, high or low…
Learn MoreThe first step of renovating a building is developing a plan that states project goals, outlines the work that needs to be completed, and includes…
Learn MoreThe American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) recently released “Assessment and Remediation of PCBs in the Built Environment” to provide guidance on the growing issues of…
Learn MoreLead in drinking water has been in the news nationally, as well as here locally in Portland, Oregon. In fact, the levels of lead in…
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