1 Priority Environmental Services, Inc. is a licensed, experienced and compliant lead abatement firm and has performed a vast array of successful lead, lead dust and lead paint abatement projects including numerous projects for governmental and aerospace companies where security and safety is of utmost importance. We are also a skilled and recognized leader in Interim Controls to comply with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development lead-based paint regulations as specified by the HUD Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control.
Lead-based paint is a known health hazard and was used in almost all structures, residential and commercial, built before 1978.
Structures built prior to 1950 had an even higher concentration of lead.
Lead-based paint is any paint or surface coating that contains more lead than 0.5% or 5000 ppm by dry weight or 1.0 mg/cm2.
Lead was used in paint as Primary Pigment; to Add Color; for Durability; as a Drying Agent; as a Mildew inhibitor and as a Corrosion inhibitor.
87% of houses built prior to 1940 contained lead-based paint
87% of houses built prior to 1940 contained lead-based paint
69% of houses built from 1940 to 1959 contained lead-based paint
87% of houses built prior to 1940 contained lead-based paint
69% of houses built from 1940 to 1959 contained lead-based paint
24% of houses built from 1960 to 1978 contained lead-based paint
87% of houses built prior to 1940 contained lead-based paint
69% of houses built from 1940 to 1959 contained lead-based paint
24% of houses built from 1960 to 1978 contained lead-based paint
40% of all United States houses contain lead-based paint
You can't see if dust in the air is lead-contaminated; it's hard to sweep up and it travels easily through the air.
One gram of lead can contaminate several homes.
Performing any work which disturbs old paint can cause dangerous exposure to toxins for building occupants and workers.
Lead-contaminated dust can be released during Demolition; Remodeling/Renovation; Replacing Windows; Restoration Services (after fire or water damage) and even simply painting.
The dangers of lead poisoning in children include Nervous System damage; Kidney damage; Learning Disabilities; Attention Deficit Disorder (A.D.D.); Decreased Intelligence; Speech, Language & Behavioral problems; Poor Muscle coordination; Decreased Muscle & Bone growth; Hearing damage and the severe hazards include seizures, coma and death.
The dangers of lead poisoning in adults include Increased Chance of Illness to Mother during Pregnancy; Harm to Fetus including Brain Damage or Death; Fertility Problems for both Men & Women; High Blood Pressure; Digestive Problems; Nerve Disorders; Memory & Concentration Problems; Muscle & Joint Pain; Physical Fatigue and Loss of Sex Drive.
Lead poisoning symptoms are easily misdiagnosed, thus delaying effective treatment & increasing the likelihood of permanent physical and mental damage.
The only sure way to determine lead poisoning is to take a Blood Lead Level (BLL) test.
Lead regulations today include a Ban in Residential Housing since 1978; a Pre-Renovation Education Rule whereby Contractors must Distribute a Lead Pamphlet; and the Disclosure Rule mandating Buyers/Renters receive information about Lead in their homes.
The EPA is proposing new lead-based paint regulations which would apply to about 38 million homes in the United States and would apply to all remolding projects, including paint removal, window replacement, demolition, and sheetrock repairs.
