Fall 2013 Blood Lead Report
This document shows the results of the blood lead testing that occurred in the fall of 2013.
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Trail IBD Summary 2013
In 2013, a review of data for Trail was performed by the BC Center for Disease Control. IBD-related hospitalizations, physician visits and medication prescriptions for 2007-2011 were found to be higher for Trail residents, compared with several other communities, Interior Health and BC.
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For Contractors
We have a new opportunity for Contractors to set the example of being lead safe. If you are a contractor that works in the Trail Area, become a Trail Area Lead Safe Contractor in a few simple steps: Watch our Lead Safe Reno Videos to see how simple Lead Safe Renovation really is (you are
Hiring a Contractor
If you are hiring a contractor, you want the job done right. For anyone hiring a contractor, you can use our checklist: What to Expect from Your Contractor as a guide to understand what a Lead safe contractor will do for you. Be sure to watch the Lead Safe Renovation Videos – “Made In Trail”!
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Trail Area Lead Safe Contractors
Name: Rob WoroszPhone: 250-368-1433Phone: 250-362-3375Services: Excavation, Landscaping, ConstructionWebsite: www.alpinecontracting.com Name: Lance SiebertPhone: 250-231-9173Services: General Contracting, Renovation and Roofing Name: Ron’s Roofing Contact: Ron SperoPhone: 250-921-9328 Email: ronspero22@hotmail.comServices: Roofing repairs & maintenance
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Video 8: Tips for Contractors
Lance is a Trail Area Lead Safe Contractor (hyperlink to list of TALSCs) who demonstrates some tips for professionals in this video. This includes using HEPA tools and equipment and making sure workers stay safe on the job and go home healthy at the end of the day. This video will be relevant for contractors
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Video 7: Roofing
Roofing is a dusty job, especially old roofs with layers of old shingles. Watch Kolina and Tyler show the best ways to keep dust down on a roofing project, including using an outdoor misting station to suppress dust on the roof and beside the debris pile. “Made in Trail” Lead Safe Renovation Videos Video 1
Video 6: Soil Excavation
Shelley-Anne and Kyle need to landscape their yard: their dog is digging up the lawn and they want a play space for their son, Miller. In this video, they show the best practices to keep dust down when excavating soil. The bottom line: watch the video and contact our office at 250 368-3256 or programs@thep.ca
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Video 5: Outdoor Projects
Keeping dust down on outdoor jobs requires a bit of creativity but isn’t hard to do. Watch Peggy and Mitch set up an outdoor project area and work safely to remove some old, chipping lead-based paint. “Made in Trail” Lead Safe Renovation Videos Video 1 | Video 2 | Video 3 | Video 4 |
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Video 4: Flooring Removal
Vanessa has a plan to remove the old carpets in her apartment…and she knows how to do it safely. Using a spray bottle and HEPA filtered shop vacuum, Vanessa shows how to keep dust down while removing flooring and cleaning up after! She outlines two ways to remove dusty old carpets to a secure outdoor
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