Could my family be at risk of lead poisoning?

Possibly, if your home was constructed prior to 1978. Lead, which was a common ingredient in house paint before 1978, is a very toxic substance. Exposure to even small amounts of lead over a period of time can cause many serious health problems, including learning disabilities and neurological problems in children and reproductive problems in adults. If you have chipping paint in or around your family home, you should have a lead-based paint analysis.

What if there is no chipped paint?

You may still be at risk. Small amounts of lead dust can be generated on a regular basis from frictional components in the home, such as door jambs, window sashes and stair treads. Large amounts of lead dust can be produced during renovation work. The lead dust settles on floors, window sills and other surfaces. Children can get lead dust on their hands as they crawl around and touch these surfaces. Children frequently put their fingers in their mouth which can result in chronic ingestion of lead.

The EPA and HUD have established hazard limits for lead dust on various surfaces in the home. Saulsbury Environmental can measure lead dust levels in your home and provide simple, no-cost solutions for controlling lead paint hazards.

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