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Environmental Newsletter

Vol. 14, No. 8 - August 2025

Safeguarding Families from Asbestos-Containing Materials in Residential Buildings

During much of the last century, asbestos was widely used in various construction applications, including industrial, commercial, educational, healthcare, and residential structures. Beginning in the 1970s, the use of asbestos began to decline as health concerns due to exposure to asbestos fibers became much more widely recognized.

Fast-forward to today, and many of the building materials that contain asbestos from decades ago still exist in homes and buildings. Tragically, exposure to asbestos fibers over time is known to cause diseases such as mesothelioma, asbestosis, and lung cancer.

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Our Team Is Expanding!

Every chapter of growth at Clark Seif Clark, Inc. (CSC) is written by the people who bring their talent, passion, and dedication to our mission. We’re proud to have new team members who will help shape our future.

We are excited about the growth at Clark Seif Clark, Inc. (CSC), and we’d like to introduce our newest team members.

Resources to Identify and Mitigate Exposure Risks to Hexavalent Chromium

Hexavalent chromium [Cr(VI)] is described by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) as a toxic form of the element chromium. Hexavalent chromium compounds are usually man-made and are widely used in different industries.

OSHA reports that chromium metal is added to alloy steel to increase hardenability and corrosion resistance. A major source of worker exposure to Cr(VI) occurs during "hot work", such as welding on stainless steel and other alloy steels containing chromium metal. Hexavalent chromium compounds may also be used as pigments in dyes, paints, inks, and plastics. It may even be used as an anticorrosive agent added to paints, primers, and other surface coatings. The hexavalent chromium compound chromic acid is used to electroplate chromium onto metal parts to provide a decorative or protective coating.

Happy Retirement, Joe!

After 13+ years with CSC (and 2,000+ projects under his belt), we say farewell to Joseph “Joe” Johnson, CSST, CLPM, Environmental Scientist, and Project Manager.

Upcoming Events

Aug. 27 – “Lithium-ion Battery Safety,” City of Kingman, Kingman, Arizona

Sep. 18 – “Lithium-ion Battery Safety,” St. Vincent De Paul, Phoenix, Arizona

Sep. 24 – “Economic and Commercial Forum: Understanding Environmental Deal Killers: Top Environmental Issues Facing Commercial Real Estate Professionals Just Like You,” Scottsdale Area Association of Realtors, Scottsdale, Arizona

Oct. 3 – Environmental Information Association’s (EIA) Fall Technical Seminar – “Don’t Get Burned: Lithium-ion Battery Fire Awareness – Prevention, Response and Recovery from the Perspective of an Industrial Hygienist,” Hyatt Regency, Tempe, Arizona

Oct. 8 – “Hoarding, Fentanyl, Legionella, Asbestos: 12 Common Environmental Issues Facing Multifamily Facilities,” online

Oct. 16 – “Top Environmental Issues for Realtors,” Coldwell Banker Realty East Valley, Mesa, Arizona

Nov. 5 – “Indoor Air Quality,” Electric League of Arizona Building Operator’s Program, Phoenix, Arizona

We would be happy to speak at your next event. Contact us at info@csceng.com.

Clark Seif Clark, Inc. (CSC) is the preferred environmental consultant for healthcare facilities, architects, schools, builders, contractors, developers, real estate professionals and municipalities. CSC provides air quality testing, monitoring, consulting and training services to reduce building occupant exposure to airborne pollutants and optimize indoor conditions.

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