There is a depression in the ground in front of you as you are heading into work. It wasn’t there when you left yesterday. Could this be a sinkhole? Not every depression in the ground meets the…
There is a depression in the ground in front of you as you are heading into work. It wasn’t there when you left yesterday. Could this be a sinkhole? Not every depression in the ground meets the…
This article provides an introduction to pesticide exposures, including background information on pesticides, how exposures occur, and information on experts who may be relevant if you have a case…
Since 1978 asbestos has been phased out of use in the U.S., but it has never been legally prohibited. The considerable decline in the use of asbestos in building products can be attributed to…
Lead has been regarded as a toxic substance since the time of the Romans. It is ubiquitous in our environment, and its toxic properties have been written about for centuries. Exposure to lead is known…
In this presentation Michael Klein, P.E., CHMM outlined the requirements of a sampling plan and Quality Assurance/Quality Control procedures that must accompany sampling and/or testing of materials in…
In this document, environmental expert, Michael D. Klein, P.E., CHMM, provides an introductory lesson on the actions used by industry to control hazardous materials and safeguard human and…
In this presentation delivered to the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Michael D. Klein, P.E., CHMM, discusses fracking, with a focus on methods, regulations, and environmental impacts.…
Mold is prominent in the news. But why now? This article summarizes some salient issues involving mold, including: (a) the current status of mold “science” and regulations; (b) what causes…
This paper, written by industrial hygienist, Ronald Schaible, CIH, CSP provides perspectives on the role of the IEP in mold remediation, with particular emphasis on the IEP‟s responsibility to…