When Should a Lead Test Be Completed?

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

How an Environmental Consulting Firm Can Help You with Lead Issues

Lead exposure is a serious health risk that can cause a variety of issues in people of all ages. Unfortunately, lead use was incredibly prevalent in paint, stains, plumbing fixtures, and more for several decades, so it’s still quite prominent in older buildings. If you’re occupying such a structure, it’s important to know about the… Read More

Debunking Common Myths About Lead Paint

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

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