What is Lead Based Paint?
Federal Standards define lead based paint as any paint or surface coatings that contain lead equal to or in excess of 1.0 milligram per square centimeter or more than 0.5 percent by weight.
Paint with concentrations of lead lower than the…
The Banning of Lead-Based Paint: When and Why
The Banning of Lead Based Paint: When and Why
The banning of lead based paint happened in 1978 when the Consumer Products Safety Commission banned the sale of lead based paint for residential use. This means that any homes built in 1978 could…
EPA Lead Renovator JSA
Download our free EPA Lead Renovator JSA. Our EPA Lead Renovator Job Safety Analysis was designed to help keep your company in compliance and your employees and customers safe! Have the certified renovator designated for the project complete…
Lead Safety
Lead was used in many different applications in residential and commercial construction up until the late 1970’s. Lead-based paint was the most commonly used source for lead. Lead was also found in plumbing pipes and solder, gasoline ad-ditives,…
Keeping Construction Workers Safe from Lead Exposure
It is the grave responsibility of business owners who hire construction workers who may be exposed to lead to be aware of the possible dangers for their employees. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has compliance requirements…
EPA RRP Firm Responsibilities
Operating a thriving renovation business is exciting and challenging. Each day presents a unique opportunity and obstacle to overcome. If the year of construction on any residential renovation project is before 1978, your firm has even more…
Health Effects of Lead in Adults
With over 34 million homes across America coated with lead-based paint, many adults are at risk for lead poisoning. In most cases adults are poisoned when lead is released from paint or varnishes that they are working on. Sometimes this…
Health Effects of Lead in Children
Every day children that live in over 34 million homes across the United States suffer the consequences of being poisoned by lead-based paint. With tougher regulations things are improving a bit, however if your child is poisoned the effects…
What is Lead-Based Paint
Lead-based paint was banned in the United States for residential use on January 1st, 1978. Sadly, the adverse health effects of lead were well known almost 80 years prior to the date it was banned in 1978. Because the Consumer Products Safety…
