Asbestos Removal at Economy Solar Corp Office
Mike Sully and Doug Bishop of Economy Solar Corp drape the main post office offices with 8 millimeter plastic to contain asbestos during removal. Workers seal heating, ducts and doors, wear protective gear, and rinse in showers after shifts. They undergo special training and certification for asbestos abatement.
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Cedar Rapids
Mike Sully
Doug Bishop
Economy Solar Corp
Runnels
Bill Biddle
Biddle
Asbestos concerns in Iowa schools debated by officials
Iowa health officials clash over asbestos risk in schools noting advisory public notices and writing to parents, while stressing minimal danger in non friable forms. Dr. Russell Currier cites lessons from EPA policies, advocating cautious removal and prolonged containment. Tuesday: The asbestos problem in Iowa schools.
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Russell Currier
Division of Disease Prevention
Iowa
Federal Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
Currier
Asbestos Testing at Iowa Hygienic Lab and Safety Advice
The University of Iowa Hygienic Laboratory tests over 800 materials monthly for asbestos including Army, school, and private samples, charging 25 for home or business tests. Advice warns to wet the area, scrape a small amount into a container, seal and mail it, wrap the site with duct tape, and use respirators to avoid exposure. no safe level exists and smokers may face higher risk.
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Coralville
University of Iowa Hygienic Laboratory
Oakdale
Army
Hygienic
Iowa
Serco Laboratory
Cedar Falls
Ivan Schwabbauer
State Hygienic Lab
Diane Moles
Serco Lab
Schwabbauer
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LT Ty
Glenn Soyer
Iowa Environmental Services
Soyer
Gazette
Rita Reed
Lucas
Des Moines
Sierra Club
Wolfgang Brandner
U.S
Canada
Merchant
U of Lab
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