You will need a consultant to do a visual inspection of any ACM (Asbestos Containing ??? Materials) and have them test it and send out to the lab.

You will need an air technician to come in and have them do air sampling of your residential home and work space.

People may be exposed to asbestos in their workplace, their communities, or their homes. If products containing asbestos are disturbed, tiny asbestos fibers are released into the air. When asbestos fibers are breathed in, they may get trapped in the lungs and remain there for a long time. Over time, these fibers can accumulate and cause scarring and inflammation, which can affect breathing and lead to serious health problems.

Everyone is exposed to asbestos at some time during their life. Low levels of asbestos are present in the air, water, and soil. However, most people do not become ill from their exposure. People who become ill from asbestos are usually those who are exposed to it on a regular basis, most often in a job where they work directly with the material or through substantial environmental contact.

Exposure to asbestos may increase the risk of asbestosis, other nonmalignant lung and pleural disorders, lung cancer, mesothelioma, and other cancers. Smokers who are also exposed to asbestos have a greatly increased risk of lung cancer.

Before a construction or demolition project can begin it is the responsibility of the property owner to properly identify the Designated Substances on the project site and provide contractors with a Designated substance report prior to initiating any work.

This Report is required by the Occupational Health & Safety Acting and the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board. A Designated Substance Survey and subsequent Report will properly identify the type, location and concentration of any Designated Substances on-site so that applicable measures can be taken to ensure the safety of those working on the site and the general public.

Mold is most likely to grow in damp places or in the presence of water. Such places include bathrooms, basements, crawl spaces and green houses, as well as patio furniture. While the majority of molds do not have known health effects on humans, there is a small number of species that are known to have toxic health effects.

When moldy materials get damaged or moved, spores (reproductive bodies similar to seeds) can be released into the air. Exposure routes include:

Mold grows under 3 types of conditions, licking water and condensation, temperature and poor air circulation.? In order for Mold to grow, all it needs is water and a food source.? Mold can also grow anywhere there is water damage, dampeness and high humidity.