Asbestos is a problem because, as
a toxic substance and a known carcinogen, it can cause several
serious diseases in humans. Symptoms of these diseases typically
develop over a period of years following asbestos exposure.
Asbestos-containing materials (ACM) in buildings do not always
pose a problem (that is, a hazard) to occupants and workers
in those buildings. Intact, undisturbed asbestos-containing
materials generally do not pose a health risk. They may become
hazardous and pose increased risk when they are damaged, are
disturbed in some manner, or deteriorate over time and thus
release asbestos fibers into building air.
Resolve can identify ACM's or PACM's (potential asbestos-containing
material). However, we do not conduct removal of ACM's.