Category Archives: Asbestos

Mesothelioma is directly linked with asbestos. Although it is possible to develop mesothelioma in different ways, it is commonly caused by exposure to asbestos products and particles. If you work or live in an older building that possibly has asbestos in its insulation, you should know the signs of mesothelioma. DCM Environmental Testing provides the…

You’ve probably heard those warning commercials on TV and in news reports about illnesses related to asbestos. Beyond just scary warnings we don’t really pay enough attention to asbestos. Many home and business owners do not know how asbestos could affect them. Asbestos can leave people with many questions like, do they have it on…

Asbestos testing is something every property owner should do. Asbestos is an extremely dangerous substance that is still present in many home's insulations as well as in cars and other materials. That said, many homeowners have decided to do their own testing with new asbestos DIY kits. These DIY kits are marketed as being most…

Asbestos has been used in construction in America for decades. Asbestos actually refers to a group of six fibrous materials that are lightweight and heat resistant and were used in insulation in many buildings. And although the danger of asbestos was known for a long time, actions were not taken to ban it until 1989.…