If there is a risk that lead paint is present in your properties, it’s vital to take steps to address it. The Control of Lead at Work Regulations 2002 (CLAW) specifically require employers to:

• make a suitable and sufficient assessment of the risks to the health of employees, to include whether the exposure of any employees to lead is liable to be significant

• identify and implement the measures to prevent or adequately control that exposure

• record the significant findings of the assessment as soon as is practicable after the assessment is made.

To identify any lead-based paint hazards and implement remedial measures, it’s essential to commission a lead survey as soon as possible.

How we can help

Environtec offers you specialist non-destructive lead-in-paint surveys, analysis and support services including:

• On-site XRF surveys to detect and quantify lead in paint

• Detailed written reports, with recommendations

• On-site sampling for laboratory analysis to identify levels of lead in dust

• Verification that buildings are free of lead contamination, post-works

• Provision of task-specific air monitoring equipment and analysis of air samples

• Laboratory analysis for lead content of any samples you supply (e.g. dust wipes and paint chips)

• Advice on the cleaning of lead contaminated sites

• Advice on whether the biological monitoring of blood lead levels is needed

Our use of handheld X-ray fluorescence (XRF) instruments allows us to identify on-site areas of significance rapidly and give you immediate feedback. The non-destructive nature of our surveys is also particularly suitable for historic or listed buildings

Find out more about our lead paint services – give us a call today.