Category: Asbestos

Asbestos Insulation
If you have pipes wrapped in white insulation, it could be asbestos and very harmful if disturbed. We at Decon specialize in removing asbestos insulation. Even the toughest jobs are...
Government rolls out deadline to ban asbestos
Last December, Science Minister Kirsty Duncan announced that Canada would become one of more than 50 countries to ban the import and export of asbestos. While environmentalists rejoiced at the...
Asbestos Affects Construction Projects of all Sizes
Now that the excitement and bustling activity of the Pan-Am Games in Toronto is winding down, game officials are taking stock of the overall impact of the games on the...
What does Asbestos have to do with Human Resources?
In the field of Human Resources, there are many issues that professionals have to deal with every day. From the use of personal electronic devices to employee benefit plans, today’s...
Worried About Asbestos? You're not Alone!
If you own a home in Toronto, you may be worried about asbestos. By now you may have heard that asbestos is everywhere. Perhaps you’re wondering if that’s an exaggeration....
Understanding Recent Health Canada Changes to Asbestos Classifications
Because of its widespread use in Canada and in particular in the Greater Toronto Area, asbestos is a fear for any Toronto homeowner. To understand the dangers associated with this...
The Pros and Cons of Asbestos Removal
Its easy to understand why asbestos was widely used in building construction in Toronto and Southern Ontario until about 1980. This rock-based material had great insulating properties while providing excellent fireproofing measures too.
Think You Can Handle Asbestos Yourself? Think Again!
Its easy to understand why asbestos was widely used in building construction in Toronto and Southern Ontario until about 1980. This rock-based material had great insulating properties while providing excellent fireproofing measures too.
Is that Vermiculite in Your Attic?
Its easy to understand why asbestos was widely used in building construction in Toronto and Southern Ontario until about 1980. This rock-based material had great insulating properties while providing excellent fireproofing measures too.
Top 5 Sources of Indoor Air Pollution
Our homes are the most personal spaces on earth. Home is where we go when we need to get away from the world outside. We may not know if there...