Lead Testing Services

St. Louis, Missouri, August 6, 2024

Last month, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that eight home renovation companies in the St. Louis area have agreed to pay over $65,000 collectively in penalties to resolve alleged violations of the federal Toxic Substances Control Act.

According to the EPA announcement:

Lead-contaminated dust from disturbed lead-based paint in homes built prior to 1978 is one of the most common causes of elevated blood lead levels in children. Infants and children are especially vulnerable to lead-based paint exposure because their growing bodies absorb more lead than adults do, and their brains and nervous systems are more sensitive to the damaging effects of lead. They may experience irreversible and lifelong health effects. Lead dust can be generated when lead-based paint is disturbed by renovation work, such as window installation; demolishing painted surfaces, such as walls or porches; and scraping and repainting of homes.

“Businesses and individuals that perform home renovations, or hire subcontractors to perform them, are required to comply with regulations under the EPA’s Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Program,” said Joe Frasca, Senior Vice President, Marketing at EMSL Analytical, Inc. “The RRP Rule was introduced in 2008 to protect the public from lead-based paint hazards that can occur during repair or remodeling activities in homes and child-occupied facilities.”

EMSL Analytical, with a laboratory in St. Louis, and dozens more across North America, is dedicated to helping renovation and construction companies identify and mitigate exposure risks from lead-based paints and other sources. Their material, environmental and industrial hygiene testing laboratories also provide sampling supplies, easy-to-use test kits, air monitoring instruments and personal protective equipment. These resources protect workers and the public, and help keep companies in compliance with health and safety regulations.

To learn more about lead or other environmental, health and safety testing services and supplies, please visit www.EMSL.com, call (800)220-3675 or email info@EMSL.com. To access lead or other indoor environmental quality test kits, visit www.EMSLTestKits.com.

About EMSL Analytical, Inc.

EMSL Analytical is one of the leading testing laboratories with locations throughout the United States and Canada. EMSL is a nationally recognized and locally focused provider specializing in fast laboratory results for mold, bacteria, Legionella, USP <797>, pathogens, asbestos, lead, soot, char & ash from fires, VOCs, odors, radon, formaldehyde, indoor air quality, microbiology, environmental, industrial hygiene, radiological, food, beverage & consumer products and material testing services for the identification of unknown substances. EMSL services both professionals and the general public. EMSL maintains an extensive list of accreditations from leading organizations as well as state and federal regulating bodies including, but not limited to A2LA, AIHA LAP, LLC. (AIHA EMLAP, AIHA IHLAP, AIHA ELLAP), NVLAP, CDC ELITE, CPSC, CA ELAP, NY ELAP, TX DOH, NJDEP and multiple other state accrediting agencies. Please visit our website at www.EMSL.com for a complete listing of accreditations. In addition, EMSL carries a wide range of Sampling Equipment and Investigative Products for environmental professionals.