Back on December 30, 2018, asbestos was finally outlawed in Canada. As of that date, the Prohibition of Asbestos and Products Containing Asbestos Regulations took effect, prohibiting the import, sale and use of asbestos and the manufacture, import, sale and use of...
Here we are, in year two of the pandemic. We’re sure you join us in our extreme disappointment in the length of this awful crisis. A year ago, we were all hopeful that the coronavirus would become a thing of the past within months. Obviously, that was not meant to be....
Do you work in an industry where compressed air is required? Sand blasters and painters are two vocations where compressed air may be necessary. According to Medline Plus, abrasives manufacturing, glass manufacturing, mining, quarrying, road and building construction...
Enviro-Works Inc. is the only laboratory in western Canada to offer in-house respirable crystalline silica testing. It is also one of the only labs in North America to offer the low detection limits we provide for our clients. We’re very proud of the fact that our lab...
Congratulations Canada! In a little under three weeks, the spring season will officially be upon us! And while it’s true that winter-like weather conditions may persist well into April, there’s no question that we’re a lot closer to experiencing a return to warmer...
Asthmatics and allergy sufferers must take measures to protect their lungs from pollen, dust and ragweed. Considering that it’s still wintertime, this may sound like an easy feat. However, avoiding asthma and allergy symptom triggers is a task that requires double the...
Last month, the Enviro-Works Inc. team proudly announced that it had officially received AIHA-LAP Accreditation for Silica analysis. As a reminder, AIHA Laboratory Accreditation Programs, LLC is a third-party, internationally-recognized accreditation body. Their...
For nasty mould to rear its ugly head in your home, it requires a particular set of conditions. A dark, damp, warm and humid location with little to no ventilation will generally do the trick. This is why mould growth should be a particular concern of yours during the...
2021 is finally here! We’re guessing that the flipping of the calendar has provided you with at least a little sigh of relief. 2020 was a year that the majority of us are quite happy to have seen end. Needless to say, it was a tough one on all of us. Even though the...
On behalf of the entire Enviro-Works Inc. team, we would like to wish you all a wonderful holiday season! We’re aware, of course, that these holidays will be unlike any other we’ve experienced before. Because of the pandemic, many of us have chosen to limit the sizes...
