Lead is a cheap and useful metal found frequently in the environment and older homes. Among the jobs that expose workers to lead include battery manufacturers, police officers, plumbers, and construction workers. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), lead exposure happens by coming in contact with lead through inhaling, touching, or swallowing lead or its dust.
While it has been phased out of many consumer products due to its toxicity and potential impact on human health and the environment, lead remains a significant legacy in the community. Learn how to keep yourself safe from lead in Pompano Beach, Florida.
Lead Exposure in Pompano Beach, Florida
Lead is a naturally occurring heavy metal and has soft greyish-blue color. People can be exposed to lead in the environment through the air, dust, food, and water. Lead is mainly absorbed into the body from eating or inhalation.
- Lead can be found in batteries, cigarettes, paints and imported toys.
- Young children, pregnant women and people with an iron deficiency have a higher risk of lead poisoning.
- Very high levels of lead are uncommon in Pompano Beach but can be fatal.
According to the CDC, symptoms of exposure to very high levels of lead include:
- Abdominal discomfort
- Appetite loss
- Constipation
- Fatigue
- Headaches
- Memory loss
- Tingling and pain in the hands and/or feet
- Weakness
The symptoms of lead exposure happen gradually, so it’s easy to overlook lead poisoning. In high quantities, lead exposure may result in anemia, kidney and brain damage, and death in more severe cases.
Working with lead does not present a health risk, provided you follow some lead safety practices in Pompano Beach with these very simple steps:
- Always wear protective clothing, e.g. work gloves and safety boots, when handling lead products.
- Wash your hands thoroughly—even if you’ve been wearing gloves—as soon as you’ve finished work (and before eating, drinking, or smoking).
- Do not eat, drink or smoke in the immediate working area.
- When welding or burning lead products, wear safety goggles and respiratory protective equipment.
- When sweeping up in a lead storage area, wear a protective mask and, where possible, spray water onto the dust as you sweep.
- Lead is a heavy metal and care should be taken when lifting. Do not attempt to lift a roll of lead or any lead products, unless you are completely confident you can lift them safely. Make use of lifting aids whenever possible.
ServiceMaster's Lead Safety Practices
- Many cleaning and restoration companies in Pompano Beach, FL will offer lead safety services, but only those that specialize in this area, such as ServiceMaster Remediation Services, truly understand the science and intricacies of the decontamination process.
- When compared to a fire or water loss, property damage resulting from a suicide, murder or unattended death poses greater risk and complexity for the adjuster, the lead safety practices company in Pompano Beach, and of course, a general contractor in Pompano Beach FL.
- When compared to a fire or water loss, property damage resulting from a suicide, murder or unattended death poses greater risk and complexity for the adjuster, the lead safety practices company in Pompano Beach, and of course, a general contractor in Pompano Beach FL.
- Our trained, professional, and thorough experts will be glad to inspect your entire building or home. All the while, you will have peace of mind knowing you are in hands of the experts.
Please do not hesitate to get in touch with ServiceMaster Remediation Services in Pompano Beach if you need any more lead safety advice.
Contact Us for Lead Safety Services in Pompano Beach, Florida
ServiceMaster Remediation Services has the certification, skills, and highly trained, background-checked technicians necessary to complete your renovation properly and safely. We’ll make sure you have all the information you need to ensure we are taking our lead safety practices seriously.
We are committed to making sure your home or business is handled properly and safely. Call ServiceMaster Remediation Services at (954) 969-5906 for all your restoration needs! You can also message us through our online contact form. We are located at 933 NW 31st Ave, Pompano Beach, FL 33069.
