Lead paint is one of the largest factors in environmental illnesses in children and other individuals. Many houses built before the 80’s used lead based paint on the walls. Since then, it has been considered a health hazard to use paint containing lead, and so steps have been taken to eliminate that health risk.

One of the ways that the presence of lead paint is discovered in children is through their elevated blood levels. When high blood levels are detected in children, their homes are usually tested for lead based paint. If the toxic paint is found in the home, then the children must be removed to a safe location until the toxic paint is gone. If you are not sure if your house is safe from toxic paint, then it is best to get it tested.

There are licensed lead inspectors or risk assessors that can help you determine if your house is safe, and what you need to do if it is not. In many cases, the lead inspector can also search your home for asbestos fibers in your home, which is another highly toxic and environmentally unsafe substance to have in your home.

If you are not familiar with asbestos, then you should know that it was used in older homes as a way to prevent fires and other home disasters, since it is flame resistant and does not conduct electricity. Unfortunately, it was later found to be highly toxic to the human body, causing cancer, asbestosis and other such issues. Many lead based paint specialists can also deal with an asbestos problem.

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