EPA Offers New Lead-Safe Work Practice Resources to Home Renovation Companies and DIYers in Puerto Rico

In November, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it had launched the Renovation Lead-Safe Media Kit to prevent lead exposure when performing and promoting renovation, repair and painting (RRP) projects on homes built before 1978. The materials are designed for DIYers and contractors that provide renovation services.

EPA’s new media kit contains:

• Introductory Text: A brief overview that can be shared with any audience of the health risks of lead exposure and ways to stay lead-safe while renovating.
• Renovate Lead-Safe Fact Sheet: An infographic summarizing the risks of lead exposure during RRP projects on pre-1978 homes and steps for DIY lead-safe work practices.
• Sample Public Service Announcements: 15-, 30- and 60-second announcement scripts about hiring lead-safe certified contractors and using DIY lead-safe work practices.
• FAQs for DIYers: Answers to common questions about lead-safe work practices for those who choose to perform renovations themselves.
• Video Creation Ideas: Suggested ways to educate others and promote the availability of lead-safe certified contractors and DIY lead-safe work practices.
• Sample Social Media Posts: Shareable social media posts promoting the availability of lead-safe certified contractors and DIY lead-safe work practices.
• Lead-Safe Shopping List: A list of equipment DIYers can use to stay safe while performing renovation work on pre-1978 homes.

“There are still over 34 million homes in the United States that contain lead-based paints according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development,” said Harry Pena, President of Zimmetry Environmental. “There are also many other types of buildings with lead exposure risks so these new EPA resources are good news. Anyone working on a project in a pre-1978 home or other building should assume there is a good chance lead-based paints are present. At Zimmetry, our building science and industrial hygiene professionals provide consulting, training, testing and building inspection services to identify and mitigate exposure risks to lead, asbestos and other hazardous materials in Puerto Rico and throughout the region. These services are essential for protecting families, building occupants and workers. They also help to keep businesses and institutions in compliance with environmental, health and safety regulations.”

To learn more about Zimmetry Environmental and their indoor air quality, industrial hygiene, environmental, compliance and consulting services, please visit www.zimmetry.com, call (787) 995.0005 or email info@zimmetry.com .

About Zimmetry Environmental
Since 2002, Zimmetry Environmental has been providing environmental consulting services to building owners and managers, architects, engineers, EHS professionals, and Fortune 500 companies. The company is based in Puerto Rico and provides services across the Caribbean and Central America. The professionals at Zimmetry offer environmental compliance, indoor air quality, asbestos, lead-based paint, Phase I ESAs, and general environmental consulting services.

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