Environmental Testing & Consulting, Inc (The ETC Group)

Silica Awareness: A Growing Risk We Can't Ignore Silica dust is becoming increasingly recognized as a serious health risk.  It's crucial to stay informed and proactive in protecting our workforce. At ETC, we are committed to raising awareness and providing essential training and monitoring to ensure your team's safety. Our comprehensive Silica Awareness Training covers everything you need to know about the dangers of silica dust and how to mitigate them. How ETC can help you or your clients: 𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠: Educate your team on the risks associated with silica dust and the best practices to minimize exposure. 𝐀𝐢𝐫 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐰𝐬: Implement effective air monitoring to ensure a safe working environment and immediate identification of silica dust levels. 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭: Ensure your workplace meets all necessary regulations and standards. 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐀𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Get expert advice tailored to your specific needs. For more information on how we can help you, visit our website or contact us directly. Together, we can make a difference. https://lnkd.in/giPRiVWt #SilicaAwareness #WorkplaceSafety #HealthAndSafety #Compliance #Training #AirMonitoring #SilicaDust #EmployeeWellbeing #SafetyFirst

New sign, who dis? We are thrilled to unveil our brand-new sign featuring our updated logo! It’s a fresh new look for our business, and we can’t wait for you to see it. Swing by and let us know what you think! #NewSign #FreshLook

𝐖𝐚𝐢𝐭, 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭?! 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝟑: 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐥'𝐬 𝐀𝐬𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐧 With Deadpool and Wolverine smashing box office records, we're all excited to see which characters Marvel might bring to the big screen next. The recent movie was packed with fun cameos, even depicting a "Void" for unusable characters in the MCU. There's one character we hope stays in the Void: Asbestos Man! Debuting in 1963, Asbestos Man, aka Orson Kasloff, thought he could defeat the Human Torch with a suit made entirely of asbestos. Like, the entire character was just a scientist who really... really... utilized asbestos? But he had a net! And a shield...andddd that's about it. As Marvel's top chemist turned villain, he tried to earn the underworld's respect but ended up imprisoned. Marvel quickly realized the blunder and retired the character, leaving Asbestos Man as a quirky footnote in comic book history. This tale is a fun reminder of how much our understanding of safety has evolved. **UPDATE** Thanks to Sara Spino Vogelpohl, CIH we JUST learned there is ALSO an Asbestos Woman made BEFORE the Asbestos Man, from Marvel Comics! This one flew under our radar for years! Apparently, Victoria Murdock, aka Asbestos Lady, was also an enemy of the Human Torch. So they didn't do this weird concept once, but twice! Victoria Murdock first appeared in the 1940s as a criminal mastermind using asbestos-themed weaponry and armor to battle the Human Torch. She was determined to avenge her brother's death and saw asbestos as her tool for revenge. Instead of shields and a net , she used, uh...um..asbestos... bullets? The Marvel Void is getting real...real full... Just for fun, who do you think should be cast as the Asbestos Man or Asbestos Woman if they did make it into the MCU? Share your thoughts in the comments! #EnvironmentalSafety #HealthAndSafety #MarketingHistory #LessonsFromThePast #PublicHealth #AsbestosAwareness #ComicBookHistory #MarvelComics #AsbestosMan #Deadpool #Wolverine #MCU

📢 Meet Jeremy Westcott, Managing Director at ETC! 📢 #MeetTheTeam #TeamSpotlight #Leadership #EnvironmentalSafety #SafetyTraining #EnvironmentalConsulting #ETCTeam #CompanyCulture

"Wait, They Did What?!" Episode 2: Ipana Toothpaste In the 1901 , Bristol-Myers introduced Ipana Toothpaste, quickly becoming a household favorite with its distinctive wintergreen flavor. The brand featured a Disney-created mascot, Bucky Beaver, who went on adventures from driving a stagecoach of toothpaste to piloting a rocketship of plaque-fighting perfection. This marketing was clearly aimed at children, much like the Trix Rabbit or Tony the Tiger. Ipana was so iconic it was even mentioned in the movie Grease, famously sung (and mocked) by Jan at the Pink Ladies' slumber party with the jingle "brusha brusha brusha." Sounds pretty wholesome, right? Sure, until you learn Ipana contained asbestos fibers as an abrasive agent. Not sure why Bristol-Myers opted for asbestos over the more commonly used baking soda, but this blunder serves as a crucial reminder of the importance of rigorous safety standards and transparency in product marketing! By 1979, Ipana was banned in the United States, but continues to be sold in other countries to this day. https://lnkd.in/g5RPTSUz Do you remember seeing this iconic brand anywhere? What do you think of Bucky Beaver? #EnvironmentalSafety #HealthAndSafety #MarketingHistory #LessonsFromThePast #PublicHealth #AsbestosAwareness #ProductSafety #IpanaToothpaste

🎉 Exciting News from the Detroit Landlord Resource Fair! 🎉 We're thrilled to share that our participation in the Detroit Landlord Resource Fair was featured on the local news! 📺✨ A big shout out to Mark S. S. and Patricia Stephen for helping us put our best foot forward! The event was a fantastic opportunity to connect with city landlords, and share how ETC can help them on the road to compliance! Check out the news clip here: https://lnkd.in/gTKPyeS6 Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth and engaged with us. We're looking forward to continuing these meaningful conversations and collaborations. If you missed us at the fair, feel free to reach out ! ETC has tons of ways we can help you, or your landlord clients reach and understand their compliance goals! #DetroitLandlordResourceFair #local4 #CommunityBuilding #Networking #RealEstate #CommunitySupport #LeadPaintInspections #bseed

We're at the Detroit Landlord Resource Fair: Reflecting on Last Year and Excited for Today! We're excited to be attending the Detroit Landlord Resource Fair! This event is a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow landlords, share valuable insights, and stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and resources. Check out last year's video to see what you're missing! https://lnkd.in/gJh9fitb We look forward to another productive day of networking and learning! If you're at the fair, come say hi and let's discuss how we can work together to make our community even better! #DetroitLandlordResourceFair #Networking #CommunityBuilding #RealEstate #Throwback #CommunitySupport #leadpaint #LeadPaintInspections

📢 Introducing Our Team Series: Meet Mike Ehinger, Fractional Integrator at ETC! 📢 #MeetTheTeam #TeamSpotlight #Leadership #BusinessIntegration #EOS #ETCTeam #EmployeeSpotlight #FractionalIntegrator #Teamwork #CompanyCulture

Introducing "Wait, They Did What?" – Our new series where we dive into the bizarre, shocking, and downright cringe-worthy moments from the past when hazardous materials were marketed as harmless. Our first feature: "The Dutch Boy’s Lead Party." This 1923 coloring book was designed for children and promoted lead-based paint. Join the Little Dutch Boy as he cheerfully promotes lead use in everything from lightbulbs to baseballs... and even bullets! This book is wildly inappropriate and targets kids to normalize a substance we now know (and experts knew then...) to be extremely dangerous. This eye-popping example underscores why rigorous safety standards and transparency in product marketing are so crucial! 👉 Check out "The Dutch Boy’s Lead Party" https://lnkd.in/grT9asas #EnvironmentalSafety #LeadPaint #HealthAndSafety #MarketingHistory #LessonsFromThePast #EnvironmentalConsulting #PublicHealth

Thanks to David Krause for breaking down the growing issue of Legionnaires' disease in such an easy-to-understand way. 🚨 It's alarming to see the rise in cases, but it's great to know that the new GSA order is tackling this head-on by testing for Legionella, lead, copper, and E. coli. At ETC, we're fully equipped to provide the services mandated in the GSA Water Testing Modification Effort. Our ASSE 12080 certified team ensures compliance with GSA standards, offering comprehensive water testing and consulting services. Whether you're a GSA Leaseholder, government agency, or anyone concerned about water safety, we've got you covered. Learn more about our services: https://lnkd.in/ghqQ2vwa #Legionella #WaterSafety #PublicHealth #GSA #LegionnairesDisease #Lead #Copper #WaterQuality