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Public Health & Safety, Inc.

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Public Health & Safety, Inc.

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34 years of experience

Public Health & Safety, Inc. is a Chicago, Illinois-based environmental consulting and training company. We offer environmental consulting services, and work with the USEPA and IDPH in resolving asbestos cleanup compliance agreements and lead projects. Additionally, we offer numerous accredited training courses in: Asbestos Abatement Training Classes, Lead Abatement Training Classes, Certified Renovator Lead Safe Work Practices Renovation Repair & Painting (RRP) Training Classes & e-Learning , Mold Remediation Training Classes and OSHA Safety Training Classes.

Public Health & Safety, Inc. is a Chicago, Illinois-based environmental consulting and training company. We offer environmental consulting services, and work with the USEPA and IDPH in resolving asbestos cleanup compliance agreements and lead projects. Additionally, we offer numerous accredited training courses in: Asbestos Abatement Training Classes, Lead Abatement Training Classes, Certified Renovator Lead Safe Work Practices Renovation Repair & Painting (RRP) Training Classes & e-Learning , Mold Remediation Training Classes and OSHA Safety Training Classes.

Michael Jenkins, Roofing and Construction

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Michael Jenkins, Roofing and Construction

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29 years of experience

Roof replacement or repair including flat roof, and metal roofing. I accept payment in the form of cash or check only. I do not accept credit cards and final payment is expected upon completion of contracted work.

Roof replacement or repair including flat roof, and metal roofing. I accept payment in the form of cash or check only. I do not accept credit cards and final payment is expected upon completion of contracted work.

Paul Davis Restoration and Remodeling

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Paul Davis Restoration and Remodeling

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30 years of experience

Paul Davis Restoration and Remodeling of Rockford has been helping families in Northern Illinois since 1995 with our disaster restoration, comprehensive mitigation, reconstruction, and remodeling needs. We have the experience and knowledge to work with you in order to improve your home needs whether it be damage control or home remodeling. Paul Davis Restoration is an IICRC Certified firm in Applied Structural Drying, Fire & Smoke Restoration, Applied Microbial Remediation, Water Damage Restoration. Paul Davis is also an EPA Lead-Certified Firm and has a Accredited Better Business Bureau A+ reating. Call for your FREE Estimate today!

Paul Davis Restoration and Remodeling of Rockford has been helping families in Northern Illinois since 1995 with our disaster restoration, comprehensive mitigation, reconstruction, and remodeling needs. We have the experience and knowledge to work with you in order to improve your home needs whether it be damage control or home remodeling. Paul Davis Restoration is an IICRC Certified firm in Applied Structural Drying, Fire & Smoke Restoration, Applied Microbial Remediation, Water Damage Restoration. Paul Davis is also an EPA Lead-Certified Firm and has a Accredited Better Business Bureau A+ reating. Call for your FREE Estimate today!

J & S SPECIALTY SERVICES INC

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J & S SPECIALTY SERVICES INC

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2 EMPLOYEES. COST IS DETERMINED BY THE JOB. TRAVEL CHARGES MAY APPLY. EXTRA CHARGE FOR AFTER HOURS SERVICE MAY APPLY. MAY CONTACT THROUGH EMAIL OR PHONE. RRP CERTIFIED FOR LEAD PAINT REMOVAL AND TESTING THROUGH THE EPA.

2 EMPLOYEES. COST IS DETERMINED BY THE JOB. TRAVEL CHARGES MAY APPLY. EXTRA CHARGE FOR AFTER HOURS SERVICE MAY APPLY. MAY CONTACT THROUGH EMAIL OR PHONE. RRP CERTIFIED FOR LEAD PAINT REMOVAL AND TESTING THROUGH THE EPA.

Lead Testing and Removal questions, answered by experts

Lead toxicity comes from inhaling lead or consuming it. Before the 1980s, when the government banned lead from consumer use, it could be found in paint, plumbing, pipes, ceramics, and even gasoline. Lead paint is toxic for the same reason lead itself is toxic, which is why lead poisoning from paint presents the same as lead poisoning from water or food sources, with a slight increase in respiratory symptoms vs. digestive symptoms. Lead paint is most dangerous when it’s old and peeling, cracking, or otherwise disturbed. This increases the concentration in the air and, therefore, in breathable air. 

DIY lead removal is not recommended due to the health risks and regulatory requirements involved. Professional services ensure compliance with safety standards and effective removal.

While not all homes built before 1978 contain lead paint, enough do, so you’ll still want to test to be on the safe side. The federal government banned lead-based paint for homes in 1978, but your state may have banned lead before that time. Around 24% of homes built between 1960 and 1977 contained lead-based paint, while 87% of homes built before 1940 contained lead-based paint.

The EPA broadly defines hazardous waste as any waste that could pose a danger to humans or the environment. More specifically, it includes any material that could combust or explode under normal temperatures and pressure, as well as materials that are toxic or corrosive. Some common household hazardous waste products include aerosol cans, paint cans, old tires, medical supplies, unused medications, fire extinguishers, cleaning solutions, and lawn care products.

Several different measurements may be used to determine the amount of lead in water. The most common unit of measurement is micrograms per liter (µg/L), which is the same as parts per billion. Another measurement is milligrams per liter (mg/L), which is the same as parts per million.

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