Hazpro in the Press

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Worksafe, BC, Asbestos Annoucement

Posted Thu, 04/07/2011 - 08:19 by marcj

Asbestos is a hazardous material. Demolition or renovation of houses containing asbestos products can release asbestos fibres, which are extremely fine and can stay in the air for hours.

Unprotected workers exposed to asbestos-contaminated air can breathe in the fibres. This may cause serious health problems - including lung disease and cancer.

What is asbestos?

Asbestos is a strong, fire-resistant mineral fibre. In the past, asbestos was used as insulation against heat or noise and for fire protection. It was also added to materials such as cement and plaster to give them more structural strength.

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Local Asbestos Removal firm created to fill un-served market niche

Posted Thu, 04/07/2011 - 08:22 by marcj

Victoria, British Columbia, May 15, 2009:

Local entrepreneurs have launched Hazpro Environmental to provide safe and affordable asbestos, vermiculite and mold abatement services to the residential and small business sector of Vancouver Island. The company launch has been met with huge success in a short period. “Most of the big abatement firms won’t even come look at a small residential job and that’s who we care about the most,” notes Paul Johnson, company Project Manager who also comes with 25 years of experience.

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