Do I Need A Lead Inspection?
Lead paint and lead dust both cause lead poisoning, especially in the three most at-risk groups: children, pregnant women and pets. But everyone is at risk and needs to take precautions. Lead testing will let you know if you have an elevated level of lead in your home. Hire a certified lead inspector to conduct a lead test – it could save a life.
Lead poisoning can occur when lead is ingested or inhaled. Every year, over 500,000 children under the age of six get lead poisoning. Lead poisoning causes brain damage, lower IQ, ADD, headaches, reduced neonatal weight, damage to the brain and nervous system, behavior and learning problems, slowed growth, hearing problems, headaches, and sometime seizures, coma and even death.
If your home or apartment was built before 1978, before the use of lead paint was outlawed, chances are there is lead-based paint somewhere. If the paint layers are sanded or chipped, lead dust will result. You are a prime candidate for lead poisoning. Unfortunately, lead dust can be invisible. That is why it is so important to have a lead inspection in your home, as well as have your family members tested for lead – it’s a simple blood test.
Where is lead found?
- Deteriorated paint on and around windows, doors, stairs, railing, banisters, porches and fences
- Dust on floors, sills, blankets, toys and furniture
- Outdoors, in soil
- Sandboxes
- Swimming pool water
- Swing sets
- Outdoor toys
- Athletic fields
If a lead test reveals that you have lead in your home, a lead abatement plan will help you to rectify the situation. Contact RTK Environmental Group to assist you with lead testing.
