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Asbestos
State Agencies
Federal Agencies
Asbestos in the Home — Commonly Asked Questions
Asbestos may be present in many materials in your home. It may be found in older home insulations and floor coverings, and in older electrical equipment such as fuse boxes, lamp socket collars and receptacle boxes. It is hazardous if you can crush it in your hand if its surface is not sealed to keep the small fibers from escaping and entering your lungs. << MORE >>
EPA Spotlight
EPA launches consumer awareness campaign on vermiculite attic insulation. EPA has released information on the hazards involved with vermiculite insualtion and precautions that can be taken. << Go to news release. >>
Mold and Moisture
- Minnesota Department of Health
Investigating Mold in Minnesota Public Schools
Recommended Best Practices for Mold Investigations in Minnesota Schools
Recommended Best Practices for Mold Remediation in Minnesota Schools - Minnesota Department of Commerce
Energy Information Center -- Energy Guides, including Home Moisture Brochure - University of Minnesota Environmental Health and Safety
Mycological Aspects of Indoor Environmental Quality(airborne fungal glossary, health effects and photos)
Managing Water Infiltration into Buildings(protocol for responding to water damaged materials)
School Indoor Air Quality Questions - University of Minnesota Extension Service
Moisture in Basements: Causes and Solutions
HomeMoisture.org - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Mold
Asthma Triggers - Mold
Clean up Mold and Control Moisture -- Tools for Schools Guide
Ozone Generators That Are Sold As Air Cleaners: An Assessment of Effectiveness and Health Consequences - Other Mold/Moisture Resources
Lead Poisoning Prevention
- Alliance for Healthy Homes (AFHH)
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) — Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
- Minnesota Office of Environmental Assistance (OEA) — Information on Lead Fishing Sinkers (Dangers & Alternatives)
- National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) — Lead Hazards
- National Safety Council
- No More Lead Now
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) — Lead Page
- Orange County Register (California) - Toxic Treats Information
- Parent Center - Lead Poisoning Information
- Sustainable Resources Center (SRC)
- U.S. Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) — Toxicological Profile for Lead
- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) — Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) — Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics Lead
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 1 Keep It Clean campaign for projects disturbing painted surfaces for homeowners and property managers
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) — Spanish Website With Lead Information
Contact Information:
General Abatement North, Inc
Tami Chandler
3219 - 19th Ave East
Hibbing, Minnesota 55746
tami@generalabatement.com
Phone: 218 262-1320 or Fax: 218 755-5004