Tag: Toxic Substances Control Act

EPA Orders Ohio Schools to Address Asbestos and Lead Paint Hazards

By Joe Bebon, Editor Jul 9, 2024 Design and Construction

Updated: Jul 9, 2024

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced an agreement with Accel Schools Ohio LLC to address lead paint concerns and asbestos at three of its schools in Ohio: Youngstown Academy of Excellence, Niles Preparatory Academy, and STEAM Academy of Warren. Accel is a public charter school system that operates 77 in-person charter schools, primarily in Ohio, and 15 […]

Radon and Health Impacts: New Initiatives to Stop a Silent Killer

By Insoo Park, Founder & CEO, Ecosense Jan 11, 2024 FM Perspectives

Updated: Jan 11, 2024

Editor’s note: FM Perspectives are industry op-eds. The views expressed are the authors’ and do not necessarily reflect those of Facilities Management Advisor. January is National Radon Action Month. Each year, about 21,000 people in the U.S. die as a result of exposure to high levels of radon gas. While these deaths include victims of all ages […]