Tag: lead paint testing

When Should a Lead Test Be Completed?

Old peeling paint

Lead exposure is an incredibly serious concern as it can lead to major health issues. This risk is especially pertinent in commercial buildings that were construction before modern lead regulations were put into place. Any business that falls into that category should be familiar with lead testing. Whether you’re running an office, a childcare center,… Read more »

Debunking Common Myths About Lead Paint

A door with lead paint peeling off of it

If you want to create a safe work environment in an older commercial building, understanding the risks associated with lead paint is crucial. Despite lead-based paint use was banned in residential homes in the United States in 1978, lead-based paint continues to be a significant health hazard in many older buildings. Unfortunately, there are still… Read more »

How to Identify Lead Paint

Old peeling paint

Soft, malleable, and toxic to humans, lead is a material that should not be taken lightly. Unfortunately, many homes and buildings throughout the U.S. and here in Kansas City contain lead. How? Through lead paint. Widely used for over a century, lead paint was only banned in 1978. This means that a home or office… Read more »