Lead Paint Birmingham

Lead Paint Assessment in Birmingham

Our team carried out a paint assessment focusing on a building in Birmingham where workers were removing door frames coated with lead-based paint. The goal was to evaluate the levels of lead dust in the air during the removal process and ensure safety for everyone involved. The assessment found that the concentration of lead in the air was well below workplace exposure limits, meaning no significant risk to health was identified.

Thanks to effective use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and controlled working conditions, the risk of exposure was kept to a minimum. The team also monitored the site environment ensuring that all procedures were carried out safely and with minimal disruption.

The assessment emphasised the importance of proper training, waste management, and contamination control when dealing with lead-based materials. While no immediate actions were necessary, the findings reinforce the value of routine checks and adherence to safety protocols in managing lead risks effectively.

This project highlights how proactive monitoring and safe practices can create a healthier work environment ensuring that both workers and building occupants are protected from potential hazards associated with lead-based paint.

Lead Paint Analysis for a Birmingham Project

At Sysco Environmental Ltd, we recently conducted a lead paint analysis in Birmingham to assess the lead content in paint samples from various areas within a building. The project aimed to ensure a safe environment for occupants and workers by identifying areas with potentially hazardous lead levels.
Using XRF (X-ray fluorescence) analysis, we collected paint samples from four different locations within the building. Our analysis revealed significant findings in two specific areas. The paint samples from the left-hand side rooms' walls and the middle rooms showed lead concentrations exceeding the threshold for classification as lead-based material. In contrast, samples from the right-hand side building walls and the front of the building exhibited much lower lead concentrations, below the hazardous threshold.
 Implement controlled conditions and ensure operatives use appropriate respiratory and personal protective equipment when working with lead-containing paints where the lead concentration exceeds 1%.
Our findings highlight the importance of proper handling and disposal of lead-based materials to maintain a safe environment during the lead paint analysis in Birmingham.

Lead paint analysis for a window refurbishment project in Birmingham

At Sysco Environmental Ltd, we conducted a lead paint analysis at a location in Stechford, Birmingham. The project involved the collection and analysis of four paint samples using XRF methodology. The analysis was carried out and completed on 21/06/2024.

The results indicated that two of the samples were classified as lead-based material, while the other two were not. For the lead-based samples, specific precautions are necessary due to the significant exposure risk to operatives. Work with lead-containing paints, where lead concentration exceeds 1%, should be conducted under controlled conditions with appropriate respiratory and personal protective equipment. Additionally, waste generated from the removal of these lead-based paints should be treated as hazardous waste due to the high lead content.