We work with clients to ensure they maintain their employers duty of care, mitigate risks and remain compliant with the Control of Lead at Work Regulations 2002 (CLAW).

We help clients to effective manage their risk by establishing where there are potential ‘significant’ exposure, as defined in the regulations.

Our sampling and location report helps clients identify where lead may be present either as a fume, generated at temperatures greater than 500°c, or as dust.

This can include identifying where employees may be exposed to a concentration of lead in the atmosphere exceeding half the occupational exposure limit for lead; or where there is a substantial risk of ingesting lead.

For high volume, low cost-per-sample ‘screening’ applications the standard equipment for lead paint survey work is a handheld XRF-I (X-Ray Fluorescence Isotope) instrument.

These devices have emerged as the technology of choice for surveys of the ‘buried’ lead in paint that is so widespread. The best instruments match the accreditation standards required of specialist ‘bricks-and-mortar’ lead laboratories.

Because 100s (sometimes 1000+) of XRF-I readings, in mass/area units (μg /cm2), can be taken during the course of a day there is no more cost-effective way of evaluating the location and extent of lead paint hazards, wherever they may exist. And the ‘interactive’ nature of its use allows a more dynamic and complete approach for risk assessment purposes.

With over 35-years experience across all sectors and a proven track record of delivering first-class projects to a range of clients, our innovative use of technology enables us to deliver you a truly 21st century approach to the management of your projects.