Lead Based Paint Removal
Lead Based Paint Removal:
CLA is a licensed abatement firm with the North Carolina Health Hazards Control Unit. Lead paint was used in homes up until 1978 and is currently used in many house items such as vinyl mini blinds made outside United States. Lead dust is the major problem associated with lead based paint and is most dangerous to children. Renovation projects in older homes that are not conducted with lead safe practices can be a major source of lead based paint problems. Conact us today to see how your renovation project can be completed in the safest way to your family or business.
Who’s at Risk:
Children
Lead is particularly dangerous to children because their growing bodies absorb more lead than adults do and their brains and nervous systems are more sensitive to the damaging effects of lead. Babies and young children can also be more highly exposed to lead because they often put their hands and other objects that can have lead from dust or soil on them into their mouths. Children may also be exposed to lead by eating and drinking food or water containing lead or from dishes or glasses that contain lead, inhaling lead dust from lead-based paint or lead-contaminated soil or from playing with toys with lead paint.
Adults, Including Pregnant Women
Adults may be exposed to lead by eating and drinking food or water containing lead or from dishes or glasses that contain lead. They may also breath lead dust by spending time in areas where lead-based paint is deteriorating, and during renovation or repair work that disturbs painted surfaces in older homes and buildings. Working in a job or engaging in hobbies where lead is used, such as making stained glass, can increase exposure as can certain folk remedies containing lead. A pregnant woman’s exposure to lead from these sources is of particular concern because it can result in exposure to her developing baby.