Posted on Tuesday, September 15, 2015 by Tara Valley
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas found primarily in rock and soil and produced by the breakdown of uranium.
Radon is odourless, tasteless and invisible, just like carbon monoxide.
Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer (after smoking) according to Health Canada [Source].
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Posted on Thursday, May 24, 2012 by Tara Valley
We often assume that indoor air quality improves in the summer simply because more windows are open and more air circulates. Many of the main issues that contribute to poor air quality are also associated with poor ventilation; moisture build up leads to mould, for example, and it’s the build-up of gases like radon in an enclosed area that leads to exposure to dangerous concentrations.
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Posted on Friday, February 3, 2012 by Tara Valley
A bill that’s currently before the provincial legislature is designed to raise awareness about radon gas – the invisible danger that occurs naturally.
Radon Gas
Radon gas is a by-product of the decaying process of uranium, and is produced even where small amounts of uranium are present in the ground.
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Posted on Friday, November 4, 2011 by Tara Valley
It’s hard to believe now, but at one time asbestos was seen as a kind of “miracle” substance that changed the construction business in North America.
After some experimentation with various materials, asbestos was mixed with cement by the early 20th century.
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Posted on Thursday, June 30, 2011 by Tara Valley
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 Canada. So it’s concerning to know that a recent finding by America’s Coalition to Prevent Lead Poisoning suggests that lead poisoning is on the rise among children aged six and younger.
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Posted on Wednesday, June 15, 2011 by Tara Valley
The mold inspection and removal industry is booming in the Greater Toronto Area GTA). The public is becoming more and more educated about the danger mold poses and the average home or business owner has become more proactive about spotting it and hiring a company to eliminate it.
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Posted on Wednesday, May 25, 2011 by Tara Valley
Environmental services group makes a habit of setting standards for safety and asbestos testing for all environmental consulting firms in the Greater Toronto Area and beyond to follow, so its latest move doesn’t come as a major surprise.
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Posted on Tuesday, May 10, 2011 by Tara Valley
If you know Environmental Services Group, you know we strive to lead by example in the field of environmental consulting rather than maintain status quo. We’re constantly trying to discover new practices and set new standards for processes like asbestos removal, lead testing, mold detection and so on.
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Posted on Wednesday, March 9, 2011 by Tara Valley
Please note: Environmental Services Group Inc. will be available for emergency occupational and indoor air quality investigations over the Easter Holiday weekend. Our fees will reflect after hour and emergency/holiday rates.
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Posted on Wednesday, March 9, 2011 by Tara Valley
February has been the National Care About Your Indoor Air Month in the United States since 2008, and many health experts use this month as an opportunity to teach homeowners about the importance of good indoor air quality.
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