"<p>MOLD:<br>Molds spores are a common component of household and workplace dust. Mold may exist behind wall cavities, under<br>carpeting, or concealed anywhere in damp or water damaged areas. Only a visual survey of moisture was performed in<br>this inspection and did not include any sampling or measurements. When mold spores are present in large quantities,<br>they can present a health hazard to humans, potentially causing allergic reactions and respiratory problems. Persons<br>with compromised immune systems, children, the elderly, and pregnant women have an increased sensitivity to mold.<br>MERCURY:<br>Liquid mercuries are found in electrical equipment, wall mounted thermostats, thermometers, silent switches light bulbs.<br>Mercury, in its elemental form can form a vapor at room temperature. A visual review of potential mercury sources was<br>performed, this did not include sampling and dismantling of suspect equipment and fixtures. Inhaling mercury vapors,<br>absorption into skin or ingesting the liquid form can cause serious injury. Birth defect, brain damage, nervous system<br>failure, kidney failure or even death. It can also enter your body via food.<br>PCB\u2019S:<br>Polychlorinated Biphenyl\u2019s (PCB) are synthetic chemicals that are often present in household materials including<br>fluorescent lighting ballasts, cable insulation, appliances, and electrical devices. Exposure can cause issues ranging<br>from skin irritations to severe reproductive, neurological, and immune system deficiencies, and is also a threat to fetal<br>and early child development. PCB containing equipment must be disposed of according to the Hazardous Waste<br>Regulation \/ Environment Canada PCB Regulations.<br>LEAD:<br>Lead based paints and coatings are defined by the federal Ministry of Health under the Hazardous ProductsAct, to be<br>paints or similar materials that dry to a solid film that contain over 90 mg\/kg (0.009%) dry weight of lead. Lead<br>containing paint is assumed to be present on interior walls and ceilings, on trim work and doors, and on exterior<br>surfaces of the structure. During our inspection some suspect oil-based paints, primers and enamels applied to the<br>interior and\/or exterior surfaces were observed and are suspected of containing lead and\/or other heavy metals.<br>Lead exposure can cause vomiting, convulsions, coma, intellectual development problems, anemia, brain damage and<br>even death. Improper disposal can cause food chain related contamination and, through predation, can enter the<br>human food supply. All lead must be disposed of as per the Ministry of Environment\u2019s Hazardous Waste Regulation.<br>Interior front entrance ceramic tile, exterior cedar siding and soffits paints were selected and analyzed for lead<br>concentration. WorkSafeBC no longer numerically defines what is considered a lead-containing paint. According to the<br>board, any material testing above the limit of detection 90 ppm may present a hazard. However, according to current<br>OSHA regulations, a material must contain 600 pm or greater to considered lead containing.<\/p>\r\n<p><img src=\"https:\/\/perfexcrmx2.xtrazcon.com\/media\/Screenshot 2025-03-11 132415.png\" width=\"804\" height=\"560\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\r\n<p>NO LEAD SAMPLES WERE COLLECTED TO ANALYZE THE PRESENCE OF LEAD. PROPER STEPS<br>MUST BE TAKEN TO REMOVE, HANDLE OR DISPOSE OF SUCH MATERIAL IF FOUND. RENOVATION<br>CONTRACTOR MUST CONDUCT AN INDEPENDENT RISK ASSESSMENT BEFORE ANY DISTURBANCE<br>TO LIMIT EXPOSURE OF LEAD CONTAINING MATERIAL, FURTHER LEAD TESTING IS RECOMMENDED<br>BEFORE DISTURBANCE.<br>Work Safe BC no longer numerically defines what is considered a lead-containing paint. According<br>to the board, any material testing above the limit of detection 90 ppm may present a hazard.<br>However, according to current OSHA regulations, a material must contain 600 pm or greater to<br>considered lead containing.<br>The Risk Level is determined based on the planned disturbance to the material. Procedures must be<br>followed, sufficient and appropriate engineering controls implemented and associated personal<br>protective equipment must be worn based on safe work procedures as outlined in the WorkSafeBC<br>\u201cSafe Work Practices for Handling Lead\u201d, 2020 publication.<\/p>\r\n<p>As stated in the WorkSafeBC Manual \u2018Lead-Containing Paints and Coatings: Preventing Exposure in the<br>Construction Industry\u2019 the following apply: Information from the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health<br>Administration (OSHA) suggests that the improper removal of lead paint containing 600 mg\/kg lead results in<br>airborne lead concentrations that exceed half of the exposure limit. This would trigger the requirement for an<br>ECP and safe work procedures.<br>Lead concentrations as low as 90 mg\/kg may present a risk to pregnant women and children. Any risk<br>assessment should include the presence of high-risk individuals within the workplace.<\/p>"