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• built-up roofing
• shingles
• siding
• vermiculite insulation
• ceiling tiles and coatings
• popcorn ceilings
• drywall
• cement sheets
• plaster pu ies
• caulking
• electrical switchboard
panels
• plumbing insulation
• pipe and duct coverings
• thermal boiler and
fireplace insulation
• many types of flooring
"Health Canada recommends that
every home be tested for radon using
a Health Canada-approved 90-day
home radon test," Coleman says.
"This month is prime time for
testing your home for radon, so
please visit our site to order a radon
test kit today."
For homeowners undertaking DIY
projects, they should also be aware
of risks associated with asbestos
exposure, since inhaling asbestos fibres
can lead to lung diseases.
Jamie Hall, chief operating officer
of SAFE Work Manitoba, outlines the
importance of exercising caution when
it comes to asbestos.
"Asbestos is one of the invisible
hazards every worker, business owner
and do-it-yourself homeowner needs
to be aware of. Owners of homes built
prior to 1990 should avoid disturbing
or removing any material that may
contain asbestos. Instead, contact a
qualified inspector and arrange for
proper removal," he says.
"SAFE Work Manitoba's recent
asbestos awareness campaign includes
safety tips for homeowners and
contractors to keep in mind as they
work on renovations."
For more information on asbestos — including the
risks, where it may be hiding and how to safely test
for it — visit safemanitoba.com/asbestos.
For homeowners
undertaking DIY
projects, they should
also be aware of
risks associated with
asbestos exposure,
since inhaling
asbestos fibres
can lead to lung
diseases.
According to SAFE Work Manitoba,
common asbestos-containing
materials include:
