Lead-Safe Certified
Lead-Based Paint & Home Renovations
Lead-based paint was used in more than 38 million homes and businesses until it was banned for residential use in 1978. Beginning in April 2010, EPA federal law was changed, requiring contractors that disturb lead-based paint in homes, businesses, and schools to be certified and follow specific work practices to prevent lead contamination. This law only applies to buildings which were constructed before 1978.
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What problems can lead cause?
- Lead dust, which is often invisible, is the most common way people are exposed to lead. People can also get lead in their bodies from exposure to lead in soil or paint chips
- Lead can affect children’s brains and developing nervous systems, causing reduced IQ, learning disabilities, and behavioral problems
- May cause High blood pressure and hypertension in adults
Should I be concerned?
- Do you reside in a home built before 1978?
- Do you own or operate a child care facility, including preschools and kindergarten classrooms, built before 1978?
- Do you have a child under six who attends a child care facility built before 1978?
What else can I do to protect my family?
Regularly clean floors, window sills, and other surfaces
Wash children’s hands, bottles, pacifiers, and toys often
Make sure children eat a healthy, nutritious diet consistent with the USDA’s dietary guidelines, which helps protect children from the effects of lead
Wipe off shoes before entering house
For additional information about the sources and hazards of lead, please visit http://www.epa.gov/lead/.
Where Does the Lead Come From?
The most common way to get lead in the body is from invisible dust. Lead dust comes from deteriorating lead-based paint and lead-contaminated soil that gets tracked into your home. This dust may accumulate to unsafe levels within the home. Then, normal hand to-mouth activities, like playing and eating (especially for young children), move that dust from surfaces like floors and window sills into the body.
Checking Your Home for Lead-Based Paint
As a lead-safe certified firm, we will perform the lead test and use lead-safe work practices if lead is found in your home.
