Asbestos Abatement Services

Asbestos is a mineral made up of separable, long, thin fibers that are so small they cannot be seen. These tiny fibers are primarily dangerous when they are inhaled, usually when stirred up into the air. Asbestos has long been recognized as a health threat because once the fibers are inhaled they are very difficult to remove from the lungs.

The following is a brief summary related to Asbestos Abatement in Texas:

• Where you might encounter asbestos in Texas: Asbestos fibers are commonly found where insulation is wearing down, where people work on automotive brakes and clutches, in some ceiling and floor tiles, dry wall, roof shingles, mining operations and cement - though not all of these contain asbestos.
• Effects of asbestos on humans: "Asbestosis" is a disease that is the result of a slow buildup of scar-like tissue in the lungs. This tissue does not expand and contract like healthy lung tissue and so breathing becomes difficult causing a decrease in blood flow to the lungs and eventually enlargement of the heart. And although scientists and medical professionals differ greatly on specifics, it is believed that long periods of exposure to asbestos cause various forms of cancer, including lung, intestinal, stomach, esophagus, pancreas, and kidney cancer. This type of cancer is greatly exacerbated by smoking.
• Texas asbestos trends: Most exposure to asbestos in Texas occurs in older buildings during construction or renovation projects, as well as a number of common industrial occupations at oil refineries, shipyards, steel mills, automotive shops or power plants. The workers that carry a higher risk of exposure to asbestos in Texas include:
   

  Asbestos removal workers Workers at exfoliation facilities where vermiculite ore from Libby, Montana, was processed Demolition workers Workers at asbestos product manufacturing plants Auto mechanics Boilermakers Bricklayers Building inspectors Carpenters Drywall workers Electricians Floor covering manufacturers or installers

  Furnace workers Glazers Grinders Hod carriers Insulators Iron workers Laborers Longshoremen Maintenance workers Merchant marines Millwrights Operating engineers Painters Plasterers Plumbers Roofers

• Work Related Information: The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) provides a wealth of information about work related  exposure to asbestos as well as information about worker protection.

Asbestos Removal Services

The first rule of treating asbestos is that you cannot remediate any asbestos issues until the moisture issues have been identified and corrected. With that in mind, HP EnviroVision asbestos remediation projects will:

• Include a formal work plan / estimate from an independent third party consulting firm (in compliance with Texas state regulations)
• Contain the site
• Licensed abatement works remove the asbestos
• HEPA filters to clean the air and filter any asbestos particles from the air
• Thorough cleaning of all surfaces to remove asbestos fibers
• The third party consultant verifies that the air levels are clear prior to closing out the project.

There is no "typical" asbestos removal project; each situation is unique and the estimate for remediation is based on the size of the area to be remediated.

Customers who choose HP EnviroVision for asbestos remediation do so because of our reputation of performing to the highest standards. We meet or exceed regulations for holding a Texas asbestos Remediation Contract License (Texas Requirements), and have always performed to both the highest state and federal standards.

Don't take chances with firms that take shortcuts, fail to meet standards or are constantly at odds with Texas environmental agencies. Call HP EnviroVision to schedule a estimate for your asbestos remediation project.