https://sysco-env.co.uk/hazardous-materials/fire-residue/ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/xxJMJJkfHCE/maxresdefault.jpg What Is Fire Residue? (Soot, Ash & Hidden Hazards) Most of the fire residue in a property after a fire isn't visible at all. In our Fire Residue series, Sysco Environmental's Technical Director Tomas Gabor explains exactly what fire residue is, what it's made of, and why it needs to be assessed, not just cleaned. https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/xxJMJJkfHCE 307 2026-07-30T00:00:00+00:00 yes https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jw2mXtU6YJM/maxresdefault.jpg Soot, Char or Ash? Why Colour Alone Can't Tell You After a fire, a dark deposit is easy to label as "soot" — but it might not be soot at all, and even genuine soot may not come from the fire being investigated. In Talk 2 of our Fire Residue series, Sysco Environmental's Technical Director Tomas Gabor explains how to correctly distinguish soot, char and ash, and why… https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/jw2mXtU6YJM 338 2026-08-03T00:00:00+00:00 yes https://i.ytimg.com/vi/IShgnD8BaC0/maxresdefault.jpg The Toxic Components of Fire Residue: PAHs, Dioxins & Heavy Metals Fire residue isn't just soiling and odour — depending on what has burned, it can carry chemical contaminants of genuine toxicological significance. In Talk 3 of our Fire Residue series, Sysco Environmental's Technical Director Tomas Gabor breaks down the four main groups of toxic components found in fire residue, and… https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/IShgnD8BaC0 342 2026-08-03T00:00:00+00:00 yes https://i.ytimg.com/vi/JC2YkAnGxrc/maxresdefault.jpg Why Investigate a Property After a Fire? After a fire, the visible damage is obvious — but smoke and combustion particles routinely travel well beyond the seat of the fire, into rooms and contents that look entirely unaffected. https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/JC2YkAnGxrc 294 2026-08-03T00:00:00+00:00 yes https://i.ytimg.com/vi/iHdkheQZtTE/maxresdefault.jpg How a Fire-Residue Investigation Is Carried Out The most important part of a fire-residue investigation isn't the laboratory analysis — it's the reasoning that determines what gets sampled, where and why. 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In this video, Tomas Gabor, Managing Director of Sysco Environmental, answers the question we get asked most: is black mould actually dangerous to your health, and when does it become a genuine risk rather than… https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/BCKZXmytqW8 342 2026-07-14T00:00:00+00:00 yes https://i.ytimg.com/vi/JHAM7zhbUTU/maxresdefault.jpg Why Does Mould Keep Coming Back Even After Cleaning It? | Sysco Environmental You've scrubbed it away, but the mould always returns — here's why. In this video, Tomas Gabor, Managing Director at Sysco Environmental, explains the real reasons mould keeps reappearing even after you've cleaned it, and what actually needs to change to stop it for good. https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/JHAM7zhbUTU 299 2026-07-14T00:00:00+00:00 yes https://i.ytimg.com/vi/lNfC_JlfOeE/maxresdefault.jpg What Really Happens During a Professional Mould Investigation? | Sysco Environmental Ever wondered what a mould survey actually involves? 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It can indicate underlying dampness, ventilation problems, condensation issues, water ingress, or hidden building defects that may affect both property condition and occupant wellbeing. https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/4XEotqSjJp8 450 2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00 yes https://i.ytimg.com/vi/mFTeTYzMRZU/maxresdefault.jpg Worried About Mould in Your Property? Mould isn’t just unsightly — it’s a serious health hazard that can affect respiratory health, damage property, and breach UK housing and workplace standards. At Sysco Environmental, we specialise in professional mould surveys and testing, helping you detect hidden contamination and take the right steps to remediate… https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/mFTeTYzMRZU 45 2025-07-30T00:00:00+00:00 yes https://sysco-env.co.uk/workplace-exposure/ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/-yoy4J9-g_0/maxresdefault.jpg Should Every Business Carry out Exposure Monitoring | Sysco Environmental Do all businesses need exposure monitoring? In this insightful video, our occupational hygienist explores why exposure monitoring is important, which workplaces require it, and how it supports compliance under UK health & safety laws like COSHH & HSE guidance. https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/-yoy4J9-g_0 260 2025-09-25T00:00:00+00:00 yes https://i.ytimg.com/vi/nGa5HATtZn8/maxresdefault.jpg What to Do When Exposure Levels Exceed Limits | Sysco Environmental What steps should you take if monitoring reveals exposure levels above legal Workplace Exposure Limits (WELs)? 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Lead-based paint is still present in thousands of UK homes, schools, and commercial buildings — posing serious health risks if disturbed. At Sysco Environmental, we provide specialist lead paint surveys to help businesses, legal professionals, and homeowners detect and manage lead hazards safely and effectively. https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/F_rIKvrf9HE 46 2025-07-30T00:00:00+00:00 yes https://sysco-env.co.uk/indoor-air-quality/ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/zz6EGG_-AKg/maxresdefault.jpg Is Your Indoor Air Putting Health at Risk? At Sysco Environmental, we specialise in indoor air quality (IAQ) assessments to help businesses, legal teams, and homeowners identify and resolve air-related health risks. Poor air quality can lead to serious issues — from respiratory conditions to legal non-compliance. https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/zz6EGG_-AKg 45 2025-07-30T00:00:00+00:00 yes https://sysco-env.co.uk/ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/RYQBQVFAuEA/maxresdefault.jpg Sysco Environmental Ltd, Occupational Health and Safety At Sysco Environmental, we specialise in occupational hygiene and environmental consultancy — helping businesses, legal professionals, and homeowners identify and manage health risks in buildings. https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/RYQBQVFAuEA 69 2025-07-30T00:00:00+00:00 yes