Asbestos

The Enviro-Vac Blogs offer a variety of in depth information about dealing with asbestos, lead, industrial vacuum services and many other hazardous materials.

Did you know?

- Transport of asbestos must be done by specially licensed and trained companies.

Disposal of asbestos must be done at approved facilities. 

- It is illegal for an individual or company to handle, transport or dispose of friable asbestos without a special waste transport license. If you require asbestos removal, you must call the professionals.

- Due dilligence: Owners of a building or facility are responsible for ensuring that asbestos is properly and safely managed from the time it is identified through to its final disposal following abatement.

Numerous facilities constructed in Canada’s Arctic and northern communities between the 1950s and early 1990s contain asbestos and other hazardous materials. Proper abatement requires firms with demonstrated experience operating in cold-weather.
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Key Steps for Asbestos Removal
February 1st, 2026 | in Asbestos
Key Steps and Protocols for High-Risk Asbestos Abatement. Asbestos removal protocols require stringent containment, specialized equipment, and highly trained and certified abatement workers to prevent the release of dangerous fibers
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Old power plants and power generation facilities—like all old buildings--often contain asbestos, mercury, PCBs, and lead, and that’s just for starters. Read more here.
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