LANSING — Michigan lawmakers are aiming to crack down on asbestos-abatement companies by assessing a $100 notification fee, requiring background checks on contractors and mandating increased ...

Sten Evenhouse, president of Testor Technology Inc., charged that asbestos removal companies may be hyping the dangers of asbestos contamination as a way of charging more for their services.

EPA alleges companies violated regulations.The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency fined Tri Span, Inc. and CST Environmental, Inc. $4,675 each for their alleged violations of federal regulations ...

Most asbestos removals need to be carried out by a licensed asbestos remover, and the work must be notified to WorkSafe under the under the Health and Safety at Work (Asbestos) Regulations 2016.

When it comes to asbestos removal, companies face a double jeopardy. Not only is asbestos a human health hazard, complying with the complex regulations governing its removal can lead to a heap of ...

New B.C. safety regulations for asbestos abatement on buildings come into effect Jan. 1 New rules protecting workers from asbestos exposure — the leading cause of workplace-related deaths ...