Leichhardt’s housing stock is defined by Victorian and federation terraces reflecting the suburb’s strong Italian heritage, many built before 1970 when lead-based paint was standard practice. Lead is a toxic substance that can affect people of any age, and it becomes most dangerous once disturbed through renovation, sanding, or demolition. Lead accumulates in the body over time, depositing in bones and teeth, so even small exposures pose a genuine health hazard.
Evidence links lead exposure to cardiovascular disease, reduced fertility and birth defects, kidney damage, nervous system impacts, cancer, anaemia, and behavioural changes. In Leichhardt’s terraces, lead paint is commonly found on window frames, doors, skirting boards, kitchen and bathroom cupboards, and exterior and interior walls. Metal surfaces including gutters and fascias on Victorian-era buildings also carry lead risk.
All Serve Group procedures for Lead removal and remediation are in accordance with WHS Regulations, National Standards and SafeWork Code of Practices:
Our teams’ level of expertise in Lead contaminated works ensures that the most effective and efficient methodology of Lead removal and remediation is implemented for your job, including encapsulation processes, chemical removal process and wet scrape process (this includes the use of H Class HEPA filter vacuums.
All Lead removal and remediation services at Serve Group are completed with the utmost safety precautions ensuring all stakeholders involved with the project are protected. Our team will ensure you are kept well informed and updated throughout the duration of your project.
All employees at Serve Group undergo relevant medicals including health monitoring, blood tests, fit tests for their RPE (Respiratory Protective Equipment).
Serve Group have recently completed Lead paint and Lead contaminated dust works for the Australian Defence Force, further reinforcing our commitment and dedication to high quality work and standards. Our procedures for Lead services are focused significantly on Occupational Hygienist recommendations, ensuring the job is completed to the highest standard.
We provide Lead services to residential, commercial and industrial clients. Including, but not limited to:
Our expert staff will be able to assist you with your enquiry. Give Serve Group a call today.
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