Cinnaminson, New Jersey, March 3, 2025
Last month, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that four home renovation companies in Missouri agreed to collectively pay over $27,000 in penalties to resolve alleged violations of the federal Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). EPA claims the businesses failed to comply with regulations that reduce the hazards of lead-based paint exposure during renovations.
According to the EPA:
Lead-contaminated dust from disturbed lead-based paint in pre-1978 homes is one of the most common causes of elevated blood lead levels. Lead exposure may lead to irreversible and lifelong health effects among infants and children 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. 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.
“It’s important for companies to recognize that renovations on pre-1978 housing are required to comply with the EPA’s Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Program,” said Joe Frasca, Senior Vice President, Marketing at EMSL Analytical, Inc. “To help businesses test for lead, asbestos, PCBs, and other regulated substances, EMSL Analytical has a laboratory in Missouri and dozens more across North America. We also provide sampling supplies, easy-to-use test kits, air monitoring instruments, and personal protective equipment. These resources can be essential for protecting workers and building occupants. They are also key components of effective health and safety programs to keep companies in regulatory compliance to avoid costly penalties.”
To learn more about lead or other environmental, health, and safety testing resources, 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.
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