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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

What are some health concerns for children and adults exposed to
lead-based paint?
Lead and other heavy metals in paint can be extremely toxic to living organisms. It is especially dangerous to children under age six whose bodies are still developing. Lead causes nervous system damage, hearing loss, stunted growth, reduced IQ, and delayed development. It can cause kidney damage. Lead affects every organ system of the body.

If not detected early, children with high levels of lead in their bodies can suffer from:

Damage to the brain and nervous system
Behavior and learning problems (such as hyperactivity)

Slowed growth

Hearing problems

Headaches

Adults can suffer from:

Difficulties during pregnancy
Other reproductive problems (in both men and women)
High blood pressure
Digestive problems
Nerve disorders
Memory and concentration problems
Muscle and joint problems

When is lead paint a hazard?
Peeling, deteriorating or damaged lead paint is dangerous. Lead dust can be released from peeling or damaged paint, or by by friction (doors, door jambs or door casings, windows, window frames and casings, paint on floors) or by impact surfaces (doors, baseboards, stairs, etc.), or by sanding or scraping paint in older homes or buildings. Lead dust can settle on floors, window sills and other surfaces where it can get into children's mouths by their hands, or with activity can be inhaled.

How can I have my house or building tested for lead based paint?
ATEZ, Inc specializes in lead based paint sampling. With our portable, hand held XRF instrument, we can have lead-based paint level readings on site, and produce a lead paint levels report.

How can I have lead-based paint remediated?
We can either remove the lead-based paint, or encapsulate it. Please call us about your lead paint needs.

How can I contact ATEZ, Inc. for more answers or to discuss a project?
Call us at (541) 995-6008, or email us atez@atezinc.com.

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