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Asbestos Survey

What is Asbestos?
 

• Asbestos is a naturally occurring, fibrous mineral which has been used in construction for its physical properties and resistance to heat since the 1950s.
• It is extremely hard to visually identify because it is well concealed within various building products.

Why is Asbestos Testing important?

• Asbestos Testing- The law requires it:

What is a DSS?

• Designated substances and other potential hazardous materials must be identified prior to engaging in any renovation or demolition activities that may potentially disturb these dangerous materials.
• In order to properly dispose of hazardous materials and mitigate unnecessary exposure to workers and building occupants the DSS is performed.
• The current list of designated substances recognized under the Ontario Ministry of Labour regulations include the following substances: