Lead
Remediation
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✔ Lead Paint Testing
✔ Lead Removal
✔ Lead Contaminant Removal
What is lead and why is it bad?
Lead paint contains high levels of lead, a toxic metal that can cause serious health problems if ingested or inhaled. Lead paint was commonly used in homes and commercial buildings before it was banned in the late 1970’s due to its harmful effects, especially on children. Exposure to Lead paint can result in Lead poisoning, which may cause developmental delays, learning disabilities as well as other serious health issues. The proper removal and disposal of lead painted products is important and may be critical, in order to protect the health and safety of anyone who may be exposed.
Lead paint was commonly used in commercial building products and can be found in these construction industry materials: Drywall, Plaster, Stucco, Wood siding, Wood trim/mouldings and Composite siding.
Removing Lead painted products can be a hazardous process, as it can release toxic lead dust into the air. It is important to properly identify these products and remove them in a safe and controlled environment in order to ensure the health of you and your loved ones.
How can we help you?
Testing for Lead
There are two different types of testing that may be required when demolishing and/or disposing of Lead base contaminated materials. The first step is to sample and test the paint to see if Lead is present in the paint. Once samples have been collected, they are taken to a laboratory and analyzed to determine not only if they are containing but if they are above the maximum threshold allowed for Lead. If positive and above the maximum amount allowed a secondary test is required before any demolition or disposal can begin. This secondary test determines if the Lead painted product is leachable and what the concentration levels are set at (ppm). If above the maximum level allowed (< 5 mg/l) the materials will need to be transported and disposed of to a registered hazardous waste disposal facility.
Lead Removal
Once it has been determined that Lead is present in your home, careful planning and execution is required to ensure the safety of all workers and occupants. These steps could involve the implementing of a containment using poly sheeting and barriers to prevent the spread of Lead dust and debris during demolition. Air scrubbing and dust suppression techniques may also be necessary to mitigate the dispersal of Lead particles in the containment zone. HEPA vacuums and other specialized equipment will also be used to clean any dust or debris that is generated during demolition. By hiring Hazcare Solutions, who by following these steps, will safely and effectively remove this hazardous substance in a safe environment before taking the containment down and properly disposing of the waste.
Lead Contaminants
Some examples of lead painted surface contaminants that are found in construction materials include drywall, plaster, moldings/baseboard trim, stucco, concrete, transit siding and plumbing fittings. If lead is found present in the paint of any of these construction materials and is above the threshold allowed per WorkSafeBC guidelines (> 5mg/l), a secondary toxicity characteristic leaching procedure (TCLP test) is now required to determine the leachability of the painted material.
Proper handling and disposal procedures are required in order for these toxic materials to be removed and transported to a registered hazardous waste disposal facility.
If you are planning on the renovation or demolition of any of these products, please call us to ensure that the proper testing is done by a qualified professional.