Many industries need to keep hazardous chemicals on hand or generate hazardous waste as a byproduct. No one wants to think of what to do if a spill happens but it is necessary to visit this and mentally prepare for the chance of it happening in your Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside, or San Bernardino County…
As beautiful as the Southern California scenery looks above ground, there is an ugly force at work beneath the surface that can leave your home with thousands of dollars of damage within minutes. Earthquakes are a common occurrence on the Western coast of the US and are typically small events. You may already have preventative…
Quick action is necessary following an emergency or disaster situation causing damage to your home, business, and personal property. Professionals at Tri Span are trained to minimize damage, salvage as much personal property as possible, and help completely restore your home or business to pre-disaster condition. Preparing for and Expecting the Unexpected Unexpected events that…
Black mold can grow and get out of control long before you see and smell the problem. The difficulty in dealing with black mold is that there is a health hazard associated that can directly impact anyone with a compromised immune system or present breathing troubles. A severe mold infestation should be taken care of…
The Counties of Los Angeles, Riverside, Orange, and San Bernardino have strict regulations when it comes to the disposal of materials after all demolition projects. It is required that at least 50 percent of all material be salvaged for recycling or reuse. Below are a few ways you can incorporate best management practices to meet…
Cleaning up asbestos is a hazardous job, which is why you need an experienced and trained professional when you remove or disturb asbestos-containing materials during any type of repair or demolition in an older building. Asbestos Abatement Work Classifications There are four levels of asbestos work classified by OSHA. The Class I asbestos work designation…
Emergencies situations happen suddenly and without warning. When an emergency happens, panic, anxiety, and overreaction often come into play, making it more likely you will make a decision you later regret. One of the best ways of handling an emergency is to be prepared for the unexpected before it happens. For emergencies involving accidents and…
When a building is demolished making way for a new structure, many of the old building materials can be reused or recycled. This deconstruction process saves resources, energy, and landfill space. This same materials conservation practice can be used during remodeling when only part of a building is being demolished. Recycling and reusing old building…
Inspection and assessment of lead risks at a property site are not the same things. Inspection for lead hazards is the first step in knowing whether a hazard exists, and assessment is a second step for determining how dangerous the hazard is and what can be done to mitigate the problem. Inspecting for a Lead…
Many buildings in Orange County and other areas of Southern California experience what is known as sick building syndrome. This unhealthy indoor environmental condition is caused by molds which directly or indirectly affect the indoor air quality, leading to health problems for people and animals who use the building. Mold Problems in Southern California Buildings…