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Drape and Tape furniture When working on a large project, in a room it’s always easier to remove the furniture than to cover and protect it. Larger furniture should be protected in plastic, or as we call it “draped and taped.” Once the room is empty, seal off the room with plastic sheeting to keep…
Image Credit Breathe Easier With PollenTEC Reusable Air Filters More than 50 million people in North America are affected by allergies and almost 55%of the population test positive for at least one or more airborne allergens.I have allergies. I’m allergic to dust, mold and a bunch of other environmental allergens. Breathing easier is just a…
Massachusetts takes over Enforcement of Lead RRP Rule On July 9, 2010, the MA Division of Occupational Safety (DOS) took over the enforcement of the Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (RRP Rule) making it the ninth state to assume control of the Rule. The MA DOS, in conjunction with the Executive Office for Administration and…
New Lead EPA Rule – Contractors will also need to keep the necessary records: The new EPA Rule (40 CFR Part 745), commonly referred to as Renovation, Repair and Painting, went into effect on April 22nd, 2010. If you’re a homeowner having work performed on your home please read this. The new rule from the…
Workshop Dust Collection Whether you have a commercial woodworking shop or a weekend warrior garage-sized shop, controlling wood dust in a small shop is an important consideration for your health. When purchasing a dust collector determine the dust collectors CFM requirement and what you need for your shop. There are so many sites on the…
Image http://www.alleba.com/blog/wp-content/photos/you_rock_you_rule.jpg It’s called the Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) rule, and it’s applies to any home built on or before December 31, 1977. The EPA LEAD Rule or RRP Rule Means: 1. Renovation firms must be certified and pay a fee of $300 every 5 years. 2. Renovators must be trained and certified by…
Picture: http://keetsa.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/lead_paint.jpg Lead Paint Safety Rule Well it’s taken the EPA almost 20 years but I think they may finally act on Lead safety rules and the problems associated with lead dust during renovations. The impetus behind this lead safety rule is to require the construction industry to contribute in the prevention of lead poisoning…
Lead Paint Dust and HEPA Requirements Image: prostar-mechanical.com/air/Greentek/micron_chart.jpg More children become lead poisoned from leaded dust than any other form of exposure. Removing lead dust can protect children, pregnant women and household occupants. The problem with lead dust is it’s so small; it cannot be seen by the naked eye so special cleaning…
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