Lead Abatement
Lead Facts
Many homes built before 1978 have lead-based paint. The federal government banned lead-based paint from housing in 1978. Lead or lead dust can be found in a variety of places in and around a home, business or industrial property.
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Lead exposure can harm young children and babies before they are born.
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Children who seem healthy can have high blood lead levels.
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In most cases lead paint in good condition is not a hazard.
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Removing lead paint improperly can increase the danger to your family.
Where Is Lead Likely To Be A Hazard?
You can see paint chips, however, you cannot always see lead dust. Peeling, chipping, chalking or cracking of lead paint is a hazard that needs immediate attention. Lead is a hazard on surfaces that children may chew on or get lots of wear and tear such as: Windows/Sills, Doors/Frames, Stairs/Rails, Hardwood Floors, Porches/Fences. Lead in bare soil can also be a hazard. The problem and liability can be compounded many fold in a multi-family building. However, just knowing a home or multi-family building has lead paint may not tell if there is a hazard. Certain renovations, if not conducted properly can release lead from paint and dust into the air and present a large liability to a building owner. Industrial activities of various types also produce lead or lead by-products in which buildings, soil, or water can be contaminated.
Whether dealing with lead in a residential, commercial, or industrial setting, please call Advanced Environmental Services, Inc. so we can evaluate your specific issue and recommend and implement the appropriate course of action.
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