Monitor for Lead in Industrial Environments
Lead-based paint was widely used across industrial and commercial buildings prior to U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations that took effect in the early 1980s.
Even today, recently built facilities often contain lead, such as in the primer on steel I-beams.
Left undetected, this toxic heavy metal can pose long-term health risks and compliance liabilities, especially when surfaces are disturbed during renovation, maintenance, or demolition.
At SITEX, we help facility owners, contractors, and property managers stay ahead of this invisible risk.
Our lead testing and assessment services are designed for industrial, commercial, and institutional environments, and meet regulations such as the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Lead Safe Housing Rule.
For pre-1978 residential properties receiving HUD assistance, lead testing and hazard control are required during renovations, repairs, or occupancy changes. SITEX supports compliance with the HUD regulations by providing certified inspections, risk assessments, and clearance testing.
Working with SITEX ensures you’re covered across the board, even for issues that don’t reveal themselves until after the work starts. We help you stay ahead of risk with lead testing programs designed for industrial, commercial, and institutional environments.
Why Lead Testing Matters
Unexpected lead hazards are common in older facilities and industrial sites, and not just in paint. Lead can also be present in plumbing, soil, flooring, and other locations and infrastructure.
While many teams plan for asbestos or air quality testing, lead can emerge as a surprise contaminant mid-project.
Regulatory agencies — including OSHA, EPA, and state environmental authorities — set enforceable standards for lead-based paint exposure and removal.
Lead testing, a key element of industrial hygiene, protects your workforce from harmful exposures and reduces legal or financial risk during:
- Renovations, including shutdowns, turnarounds and outages
- Equipment installation
- Demolition planning or blasting
- And more
Our Testing Services Cover More Than Just Paint
Led by our Certified Industrial Hygienists, lead risk assessors and lead inspectors, we routinely test:
- Painted surfaces, the most common source of lead in facilities
- Steel and industrial coatings
- Drinking water
- Soil and surface dust
- Air
Our inspectors use X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analyzers for non-destructive testing, offering fast and accurate results in the field.
Additionally, confirmatory sampling, paint chips and air samples can be sent to certified third-party laboratories for analysis.
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