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Protect Your Family From Lead Based Paint

Millions of homes built before 1978
contain lead paint which poses a serious hazard to children under the age of six. Oregon Environmental Inspections provides for homeowners a safe and accurate method in detecting dangerous levels of lead and taking the necessary measures to protect their families and property investments. Each lead

inspection by Oregon Environmental Inspections includes a written report and friendly, courteous help on what steps to take to eliminate a lead problem in your home.

Oregon Environmental Inspections offers full-service lead inspections, including:
• Certified risk assessment
• Initial Testing
• RRP Testing
• Dust Sampling
• Abatement consulting for lead removal options
• Re-inspection and Certification for full compliance with lead laws

OEI inspectors are trained, state certified and fully insured and use advanced XRF lead detection technology. XRF technology is the most accurate lead detection technology available. It's safe, non-invasive and detects lead in seconds.

Testing For Lead

Lead Testing with the XRF Analyzer:
At OEI, the actual testing is done using a portable X-Ray instrument called an X-Ray Fluorescence Analyzer (XRF). The XRF is considered the best field testing method available to inspectors today. It offers the accuracy of x-ray technology, speed

(most readings take less than 5 seconds) and causes no damage. The XRF measures the weight of lead and provides the inspector with a digital read-out that can be compared to an acceptable standard. In this manner an objective determination can be made whether a component contains a dangerous level of lead paint or not.

Lead Testing with Chemicals: Subjective and Error-prone
Another means of testing utilizes a chemical that results in a visible color change. A cut is made into the paint with a razor knife and the chemical is applied. The inspector then determines if a color change occurred, which can be very difficult with dark colored paints, varnishes and on metal surfaces such as radiators.

Although acceptable in some states, chemical tests are widely considered to be subjective and error prone, resulting in both false positive and negative indications. In fact, the Federal government does not recognize them for anything more than a screening tool and does not allow chemical spot tests to be used in any federal housing inspections.

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Did You Know?

Lead is a toxic metal that was used for many years in products found in and around our homes. Lead also can be emitted into the air from industrial sources and leaded aviation gasoline, and lead can enter drinking water from plumbing materials. Lead may cause a range of health effects, from behavioral problems and learning disabilities, to hearing problems, kidney and central nervous system damage, seizures and death. Children six years old and under are most at risk. WHY RISK IT?

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Oregon Environmental Inspections, 1107 Ridsen Place, Eugene, OR, 97404 - Key Phrases: Lead Paint Inspection Eugene OR / Lead Paint Inspection Eugene OR / 541-914-4066 / www.oregonenvironmentalinspections.com / 5/19/2012