Lead Abatement and Removal Safety

Make sure your lead abatement project is done safely

Lead abatement and removal can be a very tricky process with a fine line between safely removing old lead in walls, floors or paint and causing serious safety hazards. Whether you plan on removing the lead yourself or you are looking for a certified contractor to handle the abatement process, safety should always be your first priority.

Many lead abatement and removal safety guidelines recommend, and some require, the process be handled by a certified contractor. If you are handling a smaller project like old paint removal, there are still many safety precautions to consider. Start by:

1. Learning about the safe removal of lead paint.

2. Finding a certified lead abatement contractor to handle bigger jobs.

3. Buying proper equipment for do-it-yourself lead abatement jobs.

 

Find safety information for removing lead paint

Even removing a small amount of lead paint without following the proper safety precautions can cause serious health threats to those exposed to the area. Before doing any lead abatement, including paint removal, review and follow lead removal training and safety guidelines.
Try: Read the lead paint removal guide at the Bob Vila website. Follow procedures recommended by the Environmental Protection Agency on lead paint in the home. Use the information provided by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission to find out more about lead paint before trying to remove any from a home or office.

Hire lead removal contractors to handle the lead abatement process

Find certified lead removal companies with years of experience in the abatement process to assure your office building, home or plant is safely renovated. Abatement of lead in large, public areas should also always be done by trained professionals that have the proper equipment and safety training. Professional contractors will usually request that no one else be in the area during the lead removal process to assure the least amount of people are exposed to the lead being removed.
Try: Hire the Layton Company to remove lead in the workplace or home. They also handle asbestos, mold and other dangerous contaminates. Get connected with a certified lead abatement contractor in your area through the EnvironmentalCare.net website.

Use proper lead abatement supplies when handling removal on your own

For smaller jobs you decide to do on your own, lead abatement equipment is available to assure the job is done safely. Make sure the equipment is certified safe, and follow all directions that come with the product to maintain a safe abatement process.
Try: Safe Encasement Systems provides lead abatement systems and products to make the removal process a safe one. They also offer several articles on safe lead abatement. FiberLock Technologies also sells lead abatement products.

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