The only way to confirm individual cases of lead poisoning or elevated blood lead
levels (BLLs) is to carry out a blood test.
If you have a confirmed case of elevated blood lead levels, at or above 5 microg/dl for children and at or above 10microg/dl
for adults, YOU MUST TRY TO IDENTIFY THE SOURCE, SEVERITY AND EXTENT OF THE LEAD EXPOSURE RISK/s THAT CAUSED IT.
Lead is a cumulative poison. A person can be suffering from chronic (long-term) lead poisoning with no
visible signs of their condition. If you are in any doubt have a blood test.
Parents and carers, if you have
a child you believe has acute lead poisoning (eg. from recent inhalation of significant amounts of lead dust and/or paint
fumes from DIY paint stripping; or from swallowing an amount of lead, such as a small toy or charm) it should have a blood
test AS A MATTER OF URGENCY at your nearest Accident & Emergency (A&E) unit - usually at your local hospital.
Whether your lead exposure concerns are commercial or personal you need to be absolutely sure that you
tackle the problem in a timely and effective way - without incurring unnecessary extra costs. LiPSA is here to support you
in that endeavour.
If you are trying to deal with a confirmed case of lead poisoning or elevated blood lead levels, PLEASE CALL US IMMEDIATELY
on: 07904 689514 (24hrs)
LiPSA can advise on the most appropriate course of action to:
* PLEASE NOTE: The complete removal of lead-based paint from a room or an entire building, known as 'lead abatement', is not
necessarily the most appropriate course of action. It can be time-consuming and expensive and, if done incorrectly, can create
an even bigger problem than existed in the first place. Call us first.
