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Did you know that asbestos is still being put into materials you use today and is still being imported from other countries into the United States?  The age of your home or commercial building has no relevance.  Call for an asbestos inspection before you remodel!  Be sure to check the new products you are using to remodel with!!  If the product label says, "contains natural elements" or "contains hazardous materials," your new product could contain asbestos.  

What can have asbestos in your environment?  The following list is a short list.  There are many more materials that could potentially contain asbestos.

• Floor Tile & Floor Tile Adhesive
• Linoleum & Linoleum Adhesive
• Ceramic Tile, Grout, and Mortar
• Vinyl Base & adhesive
• Ceiling Tiles & mastic (glue)
• Ceiling Popcorn Texture
• Sheetrock or Wallboard, Sheetrock or Wallboard Mud and Textures
• Siding, Roofing Products, Felts, Shingles, Roofing Tars
• Window Glazing
• Mortars
• Insulations
• Chimney Flue Lining
• Caulks
• And the list goes on......

Will you be disturbing any of these materials?  If so, call epi at 763-398-3040.  Work and live in a safe environment! 

Did you hear the latest on Radon Testing In Minnesota Schools?  Check out this Kare 11 News Story:  https://www.kare11.com/article/news/investigations/kare-11-investigates-governor-calls-for-action-on-school-radon-testing/89-550062451

Here was the first story on the Radon in schools:  https://www.kare11.com/article/news/investigations/kare-11-investigates-mn-schools-fail-to-test-for-cancer-causing-radon/89-549587510

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5/23/2019

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5/9/2018

Update on formaldehyde! The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) provides a "Questions and Answers Regarding Laminate Flooring."  Click on the link below.  After reviewing these documents and/or sites, if you have any questions or wish to have testing services, please contact EPI at 763-398-3040.

http://www2.epa.gov/formaldehyde/questions-and-answers-regarding-laminate-flooring-0

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3/26/2015

Did you see WCCO's Good Question Last Night?  "Where does all the dust come from?"  Neil Carlson, Industrial Hygienist at the University of Minnesota answers this good question.  Click HERE to see the full video.  

EPI can perform IAQ inspections and related testing including; mold, dust, and other industrial hygiene concerns regulated by local, state, and federal government authorities.  Please call us at 763-398-3040 for additional information.

March 1, 2015, 60 Minutes had a story regarding formaldehyde in wood flooring coming from China and sold at Lumber Liquidators nationwide.  You can also click on the link below to read the full article.    http://www.cbsnews.com/news/lumber-liquidators-linked-to-health-and-safety-violations/

Facts About Flooring Made with Composite Wood Products

EPI can do certified testing for this formaldehyde in your floors. Call us at 763-398-3040.

There is a need for asbestos inspections!  The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has reported that out state Minnesota is not pulling a representative number of asbestos permits in comparison to the amount of construction work performed.  MDH has established the Greater MN Outreach Project which will provide education materials and compliance assistance to Minnesota cities and counties in order to increase the number of asbestos permits in areas of Greater MN.

Are you conducting an asbestos survey or filing a notification prior to renovation or demolition?  This is the most common MPCA asbestos violation. 

Please call EPI at 763-398-3040 to learn more about asbestos surveys for your building or home!

Click on this link to see what the Minnesota Department of Health wants you to know!  Before you renovate or demolish......STOP!

Check out the Minnesota Department of Health's Frequently Asked Questions about asbestos!

Happy Asbestos Awareness Week!!!  April 6-12, 2014.  The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has declared this week as "Asbestos Awareness Week."  MDH is attempting to raise awareness about asbestos and its health effects.   Asbestos is still a problem!  Call epi with your asbestos questions or to get more information, please click on this link:  http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/eh/asbestos/asbweek.html

 Published: 04/08/2014

Good Indoor Air Quality in Schools, your work place, or your home is important for your health.  Do you suffer from asthma, dry eyes, coughing, skin irritations, respiratory infections, and more?  Minnesota Department of Health has a great article on their website, "Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) in Schools."  They also have information on other topics such as:  asbestos, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, mold and moisture, ventilation and filtration, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and more.  epi can help you in all of these areas.  If you are experiencing issues with your environment, call epi at 763-398-3040.

Published:
06/05/2013

Minnesota Department of Health(MDH), Lead Unit has great resources for lead. Check out their fact sheets, laws and rules, FAQs and more.  Have you had a lead survey performed before your renovation?  Call epi at 763-398-3040 to find out what you need to do to stay in compliance with all the new regulations.  

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has a great environmental checklist, "Pre-Renovation/Demolition Environmental Checklist."  Have you addressed all of these issues before you renovate or demolish a building?  Need help or have questions?  Call epi at 763-398-3040.  

 Are you protecting yourself from Lead?  Has a Lead Survey been performed before your construction project?  Check out the Environmental Protection Agency's Lead Laws and Regulations.  Call epi at 763-398-3040 with all your questions.  epi is certified to help you with all your Lead needs.

Did you know that epi is a Licensed Mold Consultant Company in the State of Texas?  epi has Licensed Mold Assessment Consultants that can help you with all your mold issues.
Contact epi at 763-398-3040 to discuss your mold needs.

 Published:
02/13/2013

Published:
02/12/2013

Charles Lane Inducted into Worldwide Who's Who for Excellence in Environmental Inspection
"Mr. Lane investigate the structural designs of commercial, industrial, and residential buildings"