Lead poisoning is typically associated with lead-based paint, but it can also be found in numerous unexpected places like drinking water. Ever since the Flint water crisis made headlines in 2014, more and more people have become aware of the […]
When working with lead-based paints or items coated with lead-based pigments, construction professionals must be aware of the best practices to keep both workers and occupants protected. Since so many homes in the United States still contain dangerous lead levels, […]
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is the gold standard for lead abatement specialists. It’s no secret that lead poisoning is a dangerous threat to people who live in homes constructed prior to 1978. With risks like developmental delay, seizures, and […]
Handling items contaminated with lead-based paint is hazardous and can be incredibly detrimental to the health of home dwellers. Renovators and other construction professionals are required to hold specific EPA certifications to safely complete work that disturbs lead-coated materials, which […]
Many people consider lead poisoning to be an issue of the past. However, with modern-day epidemics like The Flint Water Crisis and thousands of children exposed to lead each year, lead safety is clearly still a present concern. Thankfully, nowadays, […]
Homes and child-occupied facilities built prior to 1978 have a higher potential for lead-based paint contamination. Homeowners must be aware of the risks associated with lead-based paint when purchasing an older home and take the appropriate steps to mitigate the […]
Lead paint used to be the prevailing coating of choice for contractors across the United States. However, it wasn’t until 1978 that the government fully understood the health impacts of this hazardous substance, taking action to ban lead paint for […]
If you rent out homes or apartment buildings to tenants, your first priority is providing a safe, comfortable place for your tenants to live. As a landlord, you know about fire safety codes, safety locks for windows, snow shoveling laws, […]
Lead-based materials were used for many years in American homes until health officials warned about the risks of lead exposure. Lead paint continued to be used in homes until it was banned in the 1970s. Even though it is now […]
Renovating and remodeling your home is exciting, but unsafe levels of lead disturbances during construction often come with lengthy health consequences. Lead-contaminated dust accumulation or paint ingestion is likely to make you and other residents rather ill. Homeowners must obtain […]