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LEAD BASED
PAINT
General Information/Summary
- Historical Usage
- Lead based paint was used extensively
throughout the interiors and exteriors of buildings prior to
1978, primarily due to it strength and overall durability.
The use of lead based paint was highest in
housing built before 1960, however, its presence is widespread
in housing built before 1980. The use of lead
based paint was completely banned for residential use in
1978. Lead based paint is still widely present in both
industrial and residential settings and remains the focus
of both new regulations and health standards.
- Hazards, Health Effects -
The health concerns associated
with lead based paint are well documented and are of particular concern to
infants and children. The ingestion of lead based paint chips and/or dust
can raise blood lead levels. Even at very low
concentrations of lead in blood, children can become
debilitated, with impairment of brain development
occurring. Pregnant mothers exposed to elevated lead
levels can inadvertently pass the concentrations of lead in
their blood to the developing fetus.
RT staffs licensed professionals and provides
all services associated with lead based paint including:
- Surveys
- Abatement
& Repair
- Inspections
- Air Monitoring
Please call Gary Brown at (610)
265-1510 for more information or questions regarding
lead based paint, or use the Request for Services
form to obtain a proposal within 24 Hours.
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