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by:Microtech Environmental Services based inWest Babylon, NEW YORK (USA)
Lead is a toxic metal that was used for many years in products found in and around our homes. Lead also can be emitted into the air from motor vehicles and industrial sources, and lead can enter drinking water from plumbing materials. Lead may cause a range of health effects, from behavioral problems and learning disabilities, to seizures and death. Children six years old and under are most ...
by:The Irex Contracting Group based inLancaster, PENNSYLVANIA (USA)
Lead accumulates in the body from exposure: in the blood stream for many months and in the bones for decades. Lead poisoning results from many weeks or years of exposure to lead. Lead poisoning affects the nervous system and has been known to damage the kidneys, digestive system, reproductive ...
by:Airtek Environmental Corp. based inLong Island City, NEW YORK (USA)
It has been estimated that over half of all buildings in the United States constructed before 1978 contain lead paint. Although children are the most vulnerable to lead poisoning, lead also presents a threat to workers performing renovations that disturb the paint as well as to residents of the renovated space. ...
by:Gerken Environmental Enterprises, Inc. based inSpringfield, MISSOURI (USA)
One of the leading sources of lead poisoning for children and adults is lead-based paint in residential and commercial structures. Children can suffer long-term irreversible effects from early exposure to lead-based paints, causing mental and physical development issues and reduced attention span. Adults are not ...
by:Apex Companies, LLC. based inRockville, MARYLAND (USA)
Asbestos and lead are found in many building and homes built before the late 1970s. Asbestos can be found in surfacing treatments, pipe insulation, and a wide variety of other building components. It poses a potential health risk when asbestos fibers are released from the material or product containing it. Overexposure to lead is one of the ...
by:JLC Environmental Consultants, Inc. based inNew York, NEW YORK (USA)
Lead Based Paint (LBP) and Lead Containing Paint is a concern in many buildings built before 1978. The primary concern with having leaded paint in your facility is lead poisoning from inhaling or ingesting lead ...
by:Willow Environmental, LLC. based inSandy Hook, CONNECTICUT (USA)
The EPA recommends that all houses built before 1978 be tested for lead-based paint. Lead paint is poisonous, and as it ages it can peel, chip, and form lead dust. Testing available in Connecticut. Willow Environmental performs an XRF test that reads through all layers of paint. Reports include all XRF readings and a recommended ...
by:Clark Seif Clark Inc. based inChatsworth, CALIFORNIA (USA)
Clearing the Air About Lead Paint:According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, "Childhood lead poisoning remains a major environmental health problem in the U.S." And the most likely source of dangerous lead can be found in lead paint that was used on homes built before 1980. Exposure to ...
by:Accredited Environmental Technologies, Inc. based inMedia, PENNSYLVANIA (USA)
Lead poisoning continues to be one of the leading causes of adverse health effects to small children. As a result, HUD Guidelines for the Evaluation and Control of Lead-Based Paint Hazards in Housing were promulgated. These guidelines established protocol for testing of painted substrates for lead, performance ...
by:Performance Environmental Services, Inc. based inWixom, MICHIGAN (USA)
Both asbestos and lead are hazardous materials that can cause serious illness if inhaled or ingested. Although the use of asbestos has decreased substantially, buildings can still contain it and workers can still be exposed, primarily through microscopic particles in the air. People can be exposed to lead in a variety of manufacturing, building and service ...
by:Protheragen-ING based inNEW YORK (USA)
Certain pesticides may be harmful to human health and high levels of pesticide residues may lead to food poisoning or chronic health problems. Many countries and regions have regulations and standards for pesticide residues in agricultural products. Pesticide residue testing and analysis involves the detection and quantification of pesticide residues in a ...
by:AAA Lead Consultants and Inspections based inCorona, CALIFORNIA (USA)
As the general public grows increasingly more aware of environmental safety, lead consulting becomes more commonplace, and AAA Lead Consultants offers the best in lead consulting services. Our lead consultants can assist you in a number of ways, including lead education, inspection, assessment, and abatement. AAA Lead Consultants is the professional choice for lead testing in Southern California, ...
by:AAA Lead Consultants and Inspections based inCorona, CALIFORNIA (USA)
Lead paint inspection and lead inspections for soil and water are the areas of expertise for California-based AAA Lead Consultants. You can hire a certified lead inspector now to conduct a comprehensive home inspection to discover the hidden dangers presented by lead-based paint and other lead containing products. San Bernardino County, Riverside County, Orange County and Los Angeles County are ...
Manufactured by:INTERKAT Catalyst GmbH based inKönigswinter, GERMANY
Our goal is to provide our customers with the best possible support. This applies to everything from complex research and development projects to individual services. With the help of our well-equipped laboratory, we are able to offer you this service in terms of catalyst synthesis, characterization, and catalyst ...
by:GuideWire Consulting, LLC based inLawrence, KANSAS (USA)
Asbestos is a general term applied to a wide variety of naturally occurring fibrous minerals. Because asbestos is strong, incombustible and corrosion-resistant, it was widely used in buildings constructed prior to 1975. Unfortunately the unique physical characteristics of asbestos that make it a good building material are the same characteristics that make it harmful. When inhaled, asbestos ...
by:AAA Lead Consultants and Inspections based inCorona, CALIFORNIA (USA)
Lead in soil is a common problem that can result in chronic health problems. The presence of lead in soil occurs naturally, or arrives via contaminated air, water, deteriorated lead-based paint, or from construction/renovation. Unless the contamination is clearly visible, such as paint chips, a lead soil test will be necessary to determine the soil's safety. AAA Lead Consultants is the number one ...
by:AAA Lead Consultants and Inspections based inCorona, CALIFORNIA (USA)
If you have concerns about lead contamination but are not prepared for a comprehensive inspection, consider a lead risk assessment conducted on your home by AAA Lead Consultants. With a lead assessment, we will help you confront lead paint risk by visually inspecting paint surfaces and taking samples for lab testing. No other certified lead consulting service can claim the same level of ...
by:H&H Environmental Construction and consulting Inc. based inSaugerties, NEW YORK (USA)
In addition to surface-by-surface lead testing and inspection, H&H Environmental specializes in lead removal and abatement services, including decontamination. We are devoted to providing safe and proficient lead abatement services. We take the necessary precautions to ensure the job is done safely and effectively. We provide comprehensive lead paint detection, along with ...
by:EHS Laboratories Inc. based inRichmond, VIRGINIA (USA)
Lead is a highly toxic metal found in small amounts in the earth’s crust. Because of its abundance, low cost, and physical properties, lead and lead compounds have been used in a wide variety of products including paint, ceramics, pipes, solders, gasoline, batteries, and cosmetics. Since 1980, federal and state regulatory standards have helped to minimize or eliminate the amount of lead in ...
Manufactured by:Aqua Clear Water Treatment Specialists based inSan Diego, CALIFORNIA (USA)
Copper is a naturally occurring dissolved mineral in water and is an essential nutrient. Proper levels of copper help with iron adsorption in the body which helps to regulate blood vessels, bone health and many other benefits. Excess copper in the diet may lead to issues such as kidney and liver disease. Excess copper in water may source from copper pipe leaching due to corrosive ...