3 Surprising Sources of Lead Exposure for Children
Last month we explored the drawbacks and problems associated with DIY lead testing kits, and mentioned that lead was commonly added to paint before the
Lead Based Paint
Toronto and Area’s Asbestos, Indoor Air Quality and Mold Inspection Professionals
Exploring the Drawbacks and Problems with DIY Lead Testing Kits
Older buildings offer heaps of charm and of course there are numerous environmental benefits to retrofitting an older building versus building new. However, older buildings
Landmark Hotel Closed for Asbestos & Lead Paint Removal
Summer time is holiday time for so many Canadians and our beautiful country is full of iconic travel destinations. Many of them across the country
Health Canada Raises Estimate for Radon Gas Deaths
Health Canada has adjusted its estimate of the number of lung cancer deaths caused by indoor exposure to radon gas – upwards. A previous study
Five sneaky threats to indoor air quality
As we’ve mentioned before on the Environmental Services Group blog, the Environmental Protection Agency says that we spend 90 per cent of our time indoors
Survey: Building professionals know indoor air quality is important but not how to improve it
The Canadian Committee on Indoor Air Quality and Buildings recently commissioned Environics Research Group to conduct a survey among building professionals and get a deeper
Children’s face paint can pose lead risk
Halloween is coming up in Toronto, and the safety issues associated with face masks have lead to an increase in the use of face paint
Is lead poisoning on the rise among young children?
Is lead poisoning on the rise among young children? Though the numbers aren’t exact, American studies regarding trends among children tend to mirror those in
Environmental group wants regulation after lead, arsenic found in women’s cosmetics
This environmental consulting blog has recently discussed the presence of lead in common household toys and even children’s face paint – but adults aren’t safe
