{"id":502,"date":"2022-11-25T23:27:02","date_gmt":"2022-11-26T04:27:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xpressdemolition.ca\/en\/?page_id=502"},"modified":"2023-05-03T12:51:52","modified_gmt":"2023-05-03T16:51:52","slug":"decontamination-definition","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/xpressdemolition.ca\/en\/decontamination-definition\/","title":{"rendered":"decontamination definition"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"502\" class=\"elementor elementor-502\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4f406ef elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"4f406ef\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2e367953\" data-id=\"2e367953\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-299a5668 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"299a5668\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Decontamination Definition<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-15049112 elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"15049112\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1605a638\" data-id=\"1605a638\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7e801ee4 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"7e801ee4\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-369b74bf\" data-id=\"369b74bf\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-126cf060 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"126cf060\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">About Decontamination: Decontamination Definition<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-47796995 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"47796995\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Decontamination is used to make an object or area safe by reducing the number of microorganisms to a harmless level. It ensures that equipment, surfaces, etc. decontaminated are free of parasites. Decontamination is sometimes confused with disinfection, but it is different. With regard to decontamination, the process aims to eliminate pathogenic organisms, while disinfection is the process of killing them. The process can be divided into three steps: decontamination, disinfection and sterilization. Each step removes or kills different troublesome pathogens, but all are effective in some way against bacteria and viruses that cause infections in humans.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Surfaces can be decontaminated, which means that they are freed from contamination by the decontaminating agent or the decontamination process used to remove the contaminants. This method differs from disinfection, which requires a certain contact time and a specific concentration of the decontaminating agent to remove the contaminants.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Sterilization describes the cleaning process that eliminates all forms of life, including not only disease-causing organisms but also spores that could cause future problems. Sterilization is obtained by applying a dose of decontaminant sufficient to kill all forms of life. For practical purposes, sterilization includes all processes and procedures that can be expected to completely decontaminate equipment, instruments, etc.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Decontamination does not necessarily kill 100% of the microorganisms present, but reduces their numbers to a safe or innocuous level, depending on public health requirements. What are the types of contaminants? Contaminants can be classified into living organisms, viruses, prions, toxins and allergens. They can spread through air, food or water. The decontamination solution must kill all types of contaminants<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">What are decontamination methods used for? Procedures vary depending on the nature of the contamination. Many procedures use a combination of solutions.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-772553f3 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"772553f3\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-757b9bd3\" data-id=\"757b9bd3\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-533b302b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"533b302b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Decontamination methods<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-14b65326 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"14b65326\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Decontaminated surfaces may need to be disinfected to ensure all germs have been killed. When working, it is important to always wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). All steps and procedures must be taken seriously.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-534aa814 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"534aa814\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3d2e8150\" data-id=\"3d2e8150\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6dcafd51 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"6dcafd51\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7eabbd2a\" data-id=\"7eabbd2a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7029c35d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7029c35d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Mold decontamination<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eb75b3c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"eb75b3c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>Molds are tiny, microscopic organisms that produce allergens and irritants. They can grow on almost anything in the right conditions, which is why mold remediation is essential around homes and other buildings where people live or work.<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>Mold remediation is the removal of mold from surfaces so that it no longer poses an allergy risk to you or your family. It also involves decontaminating porous materials to eliminate mold spores. This prevents the material from acting as a reservoir for future mold growth once it has been removed or repaired. Once the work is complete, your restoration professional will take steps to prevent mold from returning by correcting the underlying problem that allowed its initial development.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6a1e33f7 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"6a1e33f7\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4662b89\" data-id=\"4662b89\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-45324c2e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"45324c2e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Asbestos removal<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-675aa9b4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"675aa9b4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>Consists of decontaminating materials that have been exposed to asbestos. Asbestos decontamination is carried out by specialized companies which decontaminate, for a fee, structures and other types of products contaminated with asbestos.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><strong style=\"color: #ffffff; font-style: inherit; font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif;\">Such work is recommended when the amount of asbestos in a structure exceeds a specific level set by law in each country.\u00a0<\/strong><strong style=\"color: #ffffff; font-style: inherit; font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif;\">Wet decontamination is the most common method, as it guarantees the removal of a greater amount of<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><a style=\"color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/large-scale-residential-demolition\/asbestos-containing-materials-acm-and-demolition\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"> ACM<\/span><\/a><\/span> (asbestos containing materials) than dry removal.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-20450599\" data-id=\"20450599\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4daee429 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4daee429\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"746\" src=\"https:\/\/xpressdemolition.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/asbestos-decontamination-work-containment-area-1024x746.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-134\" alt=\"decontamination definition\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xpressdemolition.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/asbestos-decontamination-work-containment-area-1024x746.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/xpressdemolition.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/asbestos-decontamination-work-containment-area-300x219.jpg 300w, https:\/\/xpressdemolition.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/asbestos-decontamination-work-containment-area-768x560.jpg 768w, https:\/\/xpressdemolition.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/asbestos-decontamination-work-containment-area-1536x1119.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/xpressdemolition.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/asbestos-decontamination-work-containment-area.jpg 1696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-47cb6f2f elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"47cb6f2f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-18847d4f\" data-id=\"18847d4f\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-420cd01b elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"420cd01b\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-559aa8cb\" data-id=\"559aa8cb\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-77ccec89 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"77ccec89\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Lead paint decontamination<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e8fe2ae elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1e8fe2ae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\">Lead decontamination<\/span><\/strong><\/span> <span style=\"color: #000000;\">has been used to decontaminate lead-based paint from walls, ceilings and woodwork. Pickling is different from other techniques because it involves a change of material rather than simply removing the decontaminant. The objective is to measure the contamination of the surface before and after the works.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">There are a variety of techniques to reduce or eliminate surface lead levels in paint, dust, soil, water and air. This article discusses procedures including sandblasting, wet abrasion, dry abrasion, and chemical stripping.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Lead decontamination involves reducing lead levels on surfaces. One of the techniques is chemical pickling. Chemical stripping involves removing contaminants, such as lead-based paint, by dissolving them in a chemical solution. During this process, the decontaminated surface can be rinsed or left wet with the decontamination solution. A growing body of research has been published on lead decontamination procedures. In addition, the decontamination of other heavy metals such as arsenic and cadmium has been studied.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The process involves chemical dissolution or complexation, which occurs through the following mechanisms: redox reactions, precipitation or coagulation\/flocculation processes, ion exchange reactions, and complex formation reactions.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-28463510 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"28463510\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-77ed40d7\" data-id=\"77ed40d7\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-14e3c7cd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"14e3c7cd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Lead poisoning<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2fe18f96 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2fe18f96\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Definition, Sources, Symptoms<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>We speak of lead poisoning when there is too much lead in the body. Almost everyone has some lead in their body from what they eat and drink. For most people exposed to lead, this amount causes no illness or problems. However, some children and adults who inhale or swallow large amounts of lead can be exposed to high levels of lead in the body and develop serious health problems.<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>Lead poisoning can occur in children who eat paint chips or breathe in dust from peeling or peeling lead-based paint, which is common in older homes. It can also affect adults who work in certain industries such as construction, auto repair, radiator repair, and painting.<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Lead poisoning can cause<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">&#8211; abdominal pain<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">&#8211; constipation<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">&#8211; headache<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">&#8211; weight loss and anemia (a condition in which the blood does not carry enough oxygen to the cells of the body)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>The most common cause of lead poisoning is exposure to paint or other lead-containing materials. Other sources are contaminated soil, drinking water, food, and consumer products made with lead.<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>If you live in an older home that has peeling or peeling lead-based paint, be sure to keep it in good repair and keep children away.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1112f37 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"1112f37\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5651e0d0\" data-id=\"5651e0d0\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-57e6ef89 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"57e6ef89\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2edd91ac\" data-id=\"2edd91ac\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-66dbd698 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"66dbd698\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The differences between mold decontamination and asbestos decontamination<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-241fce1f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"241fce1f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/xpressdemolition.ca\/en\/mold-removal\/\"><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">mold remediation process<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/xpressdemolition.ca\/en\/asbestos-removal\/\"><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">asbestos remediation process<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/a> are very different. They both need to be done by trained professionals who can perform the work safely.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; background-color: var(--ast-global-color-5);\">Mold remediation is the removal or killing of spores, hyphae, and mycelium from any porous surface including walls, ceilings, insulation, and many other porous surfaces.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The work also includes killing any remaining spores after mold removal to ensure they don&#8217;t reappear and removing dead organic debris using antimicrobial cleaning.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; background-color: var(--ast-global-color-5);\">Asbestos decontamination involves removing friable asbestos-containing materials, that is, materials that can release fibers into the air when disturbed. This work must be carried out by experts in order to guarantee the safety of the team and the surrounding work areas.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6eecf767 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"6eecf767\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4132b348\" data-id=\"4132b348\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b9ef836 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2b9ef836\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The importance of air quality testing following decontamination work.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ccd6750 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4ccd6750\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>After the work, it is important to perform air quality testing to ensure the space is safe and free of mold spores or other possible contaminants. A professional contractor should be able to help you with this process.<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>When working on an interior space, it is important to carry out air quality tests before allowing anyone to re-enter the building, so that no one is exposed to unwanted substances such as mold spores, asbestos or lead particles.<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Mold is particularly dangerous for people with respiratory problems, and work that leaves spores or debris behind can create an unsafe environment for people inside.<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Professional companies are able to properly decontaminate an indoor space by cleaning surfaces, removing porous materials, and performing air quality tests to ensure the indoor space is decontaminated and safe.<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>In any process, it is important to carry out air quality tests before and after the work, so that no one is exposed to airborne particles.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-147614b6 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"147614b6\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-71c1862\" data-id=\"71c1862\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d0336f9 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"d0336f9\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-45a6871d\" data-id=\"45a6871d\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3cfd124 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3cfd124\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to choose a decontamination contractor ?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f4fb1c8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6f4fb1c8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">When a contractor is selected, it is important to know that the company will not only decontaminate but that they have experience in decontaminating the type of contamination present. It is also important to know that the company has the capacity to decontaminate to the required level.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">It is also important that the contractor has occupational health and safety policies and procedures in place that meet legal requirements as well as those set by the state and federal government. Contractor&#8217;s facilities must be able to safely decontaminate a range of materials.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7f184339 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"7f184339\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-723e0b39\" data-id=\"723e0b39\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74c11835 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"74c11835\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Conclusion<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-13df8463 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"13df8463\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">When choosing a contractor, it is important to ask them to demonstrate that they decontaminate the materials to the required level. It is also important that this company has the necessary occupational health and safety policies and procedures in place.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2668b5ea elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"2668b5ea\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-755bb7ca\" data-id=\"755bb7ca\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Decontamination Definition About Decontamination: Decontamination Definition Decontamination is used to make an object or area safe by reducing the number of microorganisms to a harmless level. It ensures that equipment, surfaces, etc. decontaminated are free of parasites. Decontamination is sometimes confused with disinfection, but it is different. With regard to decontamination, the process aims to eliminate pathogenic organisms, while disinfection is the process of killing them. The process can be divided into three steps: decontamination, disinfection and sterilization. Each step removes or kills different troublesome pathogens, but all are effective in some way against bacteria and viruses that cause infections in humans. Surfaces can be decontaminated, which means that they are freed from contamination by the decontaminating agent or the decontamination process used to remove the contaminants. This method differs from disinfection, which requires a certain contact time and a specific concentration of the decontaminating agent to remove the contaminants. Sterilization describes the cleaning process that eliminates all forms of life, including not only disease-causing organisms but also spores that could cause future problems. Sterilization is obtained by applying a dose of decontaminant sufficient to kill all forms of life. For practical purposes, sterilization includes all processes and procedures that can be expected to completely decontaminate equipment, instruments, etc. Decontamination does not necessarily kill 100% of the microorganisms present, but reduces their numbers to a safe or innocuous level, depending on public health requirements. What are the types of contaminants? Contaminants can be classified into living organisms, viruses, prions, toxins and allergens. They can spread through air, food or water. The decontamination solution must kill all types of contaminants What are decontamination methods used for? Procedures vary depending on the nature of the contamination. Many procedures use a combination of solutions. Decontamination methods Decontaminated surfaces may need to be disinfected to ensure all germs have been killed. When working, it is important to always wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). All steps and procedures must be taken seriously. Mold decontamination Molds are tiny, microscopic organisms that produce allergens and irritants. They can grow on almost anything in the right conditions, which is why mold remediation is essential around homes and other buildings where people live or work. Mold remediation is the removal of mold from surfaces so that it no longer poses an allergy risk to you or your family. It also involves decontaminating porous materials to eliminate mold spores. This prevents the material from acting as a reservoir for future mold growth once it has been removed or repaired. Once the work is complete, your restoration professional will take steps to prevent mold from returning by correcting the underlying problem that allowed its initial development. Asbestos removal Consists of decontaminating materials that have been exposed to asbestos. Asbestos decontamination is carried out by specialized companies which decontaminate, for a fee, structures and other types of products contaminated with asbestos.\u00a0Such work is recommended when the amount of asbestos in a structure exceeds a specific level set by law in each country.\u00a0Wet decontamination is the most common method, as it guarantees the removal of a greater amount of ACM (asbestos containing materials) than dry removal. Lead paint decontamination Lead decontamination has been used to decontaminate lead-based paint from walls, ceilings and woodwork. Pickling is different from other techniques because it involves a change of material rather than simply removing the decontaminant. The objective is to measure the contamination of the surface before and after the works. There are a variety of techniques to reduce or eliminate surface lead levels in paint, dust, soil, water and air. This article discusses procedures including sandblasting, wet abrasion, dry abrasion, and chemical stripping. Lead decontamination involves reducing lead levels on surfaces. One of the techniques is chemical pickling. Chemical stripping involves removing contaminants, such as lead-based paint, by dissolving them in a chemical solution. During this process, the decontaminated surface can be rinsed or left wet with the decontamination solution. A growing body of research has been published on lead decontamination procedures. In addition, the decontamination of other heavy metals such as arsenic and cadmium has been studied. The process involves chemical dissolution or complexation, which occurs through the following mechanisms: redox reactions, precipitation or coagulation\/flocculation processes, ion exchange reactions, and complex formation reactions. Lead poisoning Definition, Sources, Symptoms We speak of lead poisoning when there is too much lead in the body. Almost everyone has some lead in their body from what they eat and drink. For most people exposed to lead, this amount causes no illness or problems. However, some children and adults who inhale or swallow large amounts of lead can be exposed to high levels of lead in the body and develop serious health problems. Lead poisoning can occur in children who eat paint chips or breathe in dust from peeling or peeling lead-based paint, which is common in older homes. It can also affect adults who work in certain industries such as construction, auto repair, radiator repair, and painting. Lead poisoning can cause &#8211; abdominal pain &#8211; constipation &#8211; headache &#8211; weight loss and anemia (a condition in which the blood does not carry enough oxygen to the cells of the body) The most common cause of lead poisoning is exposure to paint or other lead-containing materials. Other sources are contaminated soil, drinking water, food, and consumer products made with lead. If you live in an older home that has peeling or peeling lead-based paint, be sure to keep it in good repair and keep children away. The differences between mold decontamination and asbestos decontamination The mold remediation process and the asbestos remediation process are very different. They both need to be done by trained professionals who can perform the work safely.\u00a0Mold remediation is the removal or killing of spores, hyphae, and mycelium from any porous surface including walls, ceilings, insulation, and many other porous surfaces. The work also includes killing any remaining spores after mold removal to ensure they don&#8217;t reappear and removing dead organic debris using antimicrobial<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","site-sidebar-layout":"no-sidebar","site-content-layout":"page-builder","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"disabled","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"disabled","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-502","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/xpressdemolition.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/502","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/xpressdemolition.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/xpressdemolition.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/xpressdemolition.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/xpressdemolition.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=502"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/xpressdemolition.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/502\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1425,"href":"https:\/\/xpressdemolition.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/502\/revisions\/1425"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/xpressdemolition.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=502"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}