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Are you thinking of renovating your pre-1990's home? Check out these 10 simple steps outlined by WorkSafeBC on how to safely detect and remove asbestos before starting your renovation.

A long time in coming... http://www.theglobeandmail.com//canada-to/article33331224/

Thinking of renovating your home? Don't forget to get a hazmat report done if your home was built in 1990 or earlier. Keep yourself and your loved ones healthy for years to come.

Did you know you need to bring in a qualified person to safely handle asbestos removal? Find out who’s qualified in BC: http://www.tgmcontractors.com//who-is-qualified-to-deal-w/

How mould grows and it’s effect on your health: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kj5InS35N24

Yesterday we asked you to guess the the origin of the word asbestos. Well, here it is:

Who can be the first to guess the origin of the word asbestos? (Check back tomorrow for the answer!)

Save these tips for keeping your home warm and safe during the winter months: https://www.kelownanow.com//Keep_Your_Home_Warm_Yet_Safe_/

Happy New Year!

Can you guess when Canada’s first asbestos mine opened?

Did you know asbestos started out as a "miracle" building material? This video delves into the interesting history of the material and worker health and safety: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKqM-AhDGig

Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday season from all of us at TGM!

12 ways to stay safe and healthy over the holidays: http://www.cdc.gov/family/holiday/

Know your mould! How to prevent and identify household mould: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca//home-mais/mould-moisissure-eng.php

Share these useful tips for holiday fire prevetion: http://www.huffingtonpost.com//holiday-hazards-tips-to-p_b

Did you know asbestos exposure is by far the top source of workplace death in Canada? http://www.tgmcontractors.com//asbestos-revealed-as-canad/

One aspect to consider when it's time to renovate.