Commercial Water Damage Restoration In Your Business

10/27/2020 (Permalink)

Discovering Lead during Commercial Water Damage Restoration of your Business

Older, pre-1970, buildings commonly found in the banking sector can feature dangerous construction materials. Asbestos and lead-based paints are among the chief culprits who, if disturbed, need to be dealt with professionally and responsibly. A natural disaster such as water incidents can bring these materials into sharp focus, requiring specialist training and equipment to remove or restore. As the property manager of the bank, your janitorial team lacks the expertise and equipment to restore the property safely.

In situations where sensitive materials play a role, you must consider professional commercial flood damage restoration services in Brandon.  Here at SERVPRO, our roster includes technicians with Lead-Based Paint and Renovations (RRRP) qualifications. Operators need to be careful about disturbing potentially harmful substances like lead or asbestos during the renovation of your property. Our contacts in the industry mean we can arrange for an asbestos abatement specialist to work with us on-site, meaning you only have to deal with one company throughout service.

There are many specific tools required to remove lead-based paint from a commercial location. All active members of the restoration team, or those entering the site, need to have personal protective equipment (PPE.) Chief among this equipment is respirators. Lead particles can be hazardous with ingestion. Since removing lead requires agitative scrapping or sanding, there is a high risk of lead particles becoming air-borne, creating an unsafe indoor air concern.

Once the removal of lead is complete, SERVPRO technicians can dispose of it at a particular waste management facility. By bagging the materials up in thick, double-sealed bags, we reduce the risk of material cross-contamination. SERVPRO RRRP technicians then use high-particulate air (HEPA) fitted vacuums and air-scrubbers to filter any harmful contaminants from indoor air. Placing box fans in the affected area once complete can help to circulate out any unpleasant odors from water damages.

Practicing legal safety standards for your staff and customers in an emergency is essential. For lead-based paint renovation, contact SERVPRO of Boyd, Carter, Greenup & Lewis Counties at (606) 836-8000.