Thousands of different building materials and products containing asbestos were once commonly used in the United States. This went on for decades and some of these materials can still be found in schools, hospitals, office buildings, factories, and even ships.
 
The mere presence of an asbestos-containing material is not an immediate threat necessarily. However, if the material has become friable with age, it could release fibers into the air. This can also happen if the material is disturbed, an all too common occurrence during demolition, renovation, and remodeling projects.
 
As reported by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), exposure to asbestos fibers in the air people breathe increases the risk of developing lung disease. Three of the major health effects associated with asbestos exposure include lung cancer; mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer that is found in the thin lining of the lungs, chest, and the abdomen and heart; and asbestosis, a serious progressive, long-term, non-cancer disease of the lungs.
 
“Diseases caused by asbestos exposure can take years to develop, which is why identifying asbestos-containing materials and preventing exposure is so critical,” said Frank Selamie, President of CTSI. “CTSI, with office in New York and Florida, has performed thousands of asbestos related projects in over 100 million square feet of space in locations across the country. Our professionals comply with all state and local rules and regulations to protect workers and building occupants.”
 
CTSI asbestos-related services include:

• Full facility investigations by licensed technicians, inspectors, and project managers
  
• Preparation of Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Plans
  
• Preparation of project specifications/drawings
  
• Design and conduct in-house training programs
  
• Perform air monitoring and project management
  

To learn more about asbestos or other industrial hygiene, indoor air quality, environmental, health, and safety services, please visit www.ctsiweb.com, email contactus@ctsiweb.com , or call (212) 971-7016. 
 
About CTSI
Established in 1992, Consulting & Testing Services, Inc. (CTSI) was founded on one strong commitment: to provide efficient and expert services to clients based on professionalism, innovation, and cost-effective expert solutions. This commitment has been furthered with CTSI's reputation in fostering client relationships in all sectors of the Environmental, Health, Safety, and Construction industries. CTSI prides itself in utilizing a high quality service based on its diverse team of staff and professionals' concise recommendations and solutions to the most pressing dilemmas. The company operates offices in New York and Florida that service clients across the United States.

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