Rebuilding Water-Damaged Homes in Las Vegas and Henderson Nevada
Mold
Mold levels may be dangerously high in flood-affected homes, and increase when moldy items are disturbed. Long-term or heavy exposure is unhealthy for anyone, and particularly children or anyone with respiratory problems. Mold can trigger allergic reactions and asthma attacks, lower resistance to illness, and cause other health problems. If you can see it or smell it you don’t need to test for it.
Dehydration
High humidity increases the risk of dehydration, since it reduces the efficiency of sweating. Dehydration can start before we get thirsty!
Some signs of dehydration in various stages:
• mild: increased thirst, dry lips, and discomfort
• moderate: nausea, sunken eyes, increased body temperature,
difficulty concentrating
• severe: weakness, confusion, rapid/weak pulse, cold hands/feet, rapid breathing, lethargy and muscle spasms
Strategies for preventing dehydration:
• Drink before, during, and after exerting work in high temperatures.
Try to consume 4-8 oz. of water every - 30 minutes during heavy
activity. Fluids at room temperature replace lost fluids faster than
chilled fluids. Avoid caffeine and alcohol. Drink extra water (at least
2-3 cups of water or electrolyte solution to prevent dehydration.
• Check with your doctor about the medications you are taking. Anti histamines and some blood pressure medications decrease sweating and therefore increase risk.
• Dress in light colored fabrics that breathe.
Lead dust
Homes built before 1978 may have paint that contains lead. Lead dust eaten or inhaled can cause permanent brain and nerve damage. Lead is most dangerous to young children, but it can harm people of any age. Water damage can cause paint to flake and peel. If this happens, small particles of lead paint in the home can be dangerous to workers and residents. Unless you are able to test floors and other surfaces to make sure lead dust levels are low, assume there is a danger. Use proper precautions to prevent exposure and clean surfaces thoroughly before people return to live in the home. Lead dust created by demolition is particularly dangerous. NEVER dry sand or power sand without a vacuum attachment and NEVER burn off old paint. Heat guns are discouraged even if kept below 1100 degrees Fahrenheit, the Federal limit. Avoid chemical strippers in poorly vented spaces and under no circumstances use strippers containing metheline chloride
For information on lead-safe work practices, see the federal Lead Paint Safety Field Guide, www.hud.gov/offices/lead/training/LBPguide.pdf, or order a copy of Maintaining a Lead Safe Home (see appendix for ordering details).
Asbestos
Asbestos is a natural mineral fiber used in some building insulation (pipes, siding, wall or ceiling insulation), spray-on textured ceilings, and ceiling and floor tiles, especially before 1981. Any home may contain asbestos. When broken or disturbed, asbestos-containing materials produce airborne fibers that, if inhaled, can later cause serious diseases like asbestosis, lung cancer, and mesothelioma. It is dangerous to clear and haul asbestos-containing construction waste from homes without using proper protective equipment, including a full face respirator with HEPA filter cartridges and a full body suit. Disposable face masks, except N100s, offer very little protection.
Get professional advice regarding safe asbestos removal. Even the tile glue may have asbestos in it. When working with asbestos, keep it wet so tiny particles will less likely become airborne, use plastic sheeting to collect debris, and dispose of smaller asbestos pieces and collected dust in plastic bags that are clearly labeled “asbestos waste.”
Toxic sediment
Reproduced By Mayberrys Water Damage Clean up Las Vegas Nevada
This is only a potion of a report made by: and in no way are we claiming ownership or to be the author of Rebuilding water damaged homes
Produced by The Alliance for Healthy Homes
Dennis Livingston
Jennie Keinard &
Ruth Klotz-Chamberlin
Ralph Scott
Mold levels may be dangerously high in flood-affected homes, and increase when moldy items are disturbed. Long-term or heavy exposure is unhealthy for anyone, and particularly children or anyone with respiratory problems. Mold can trigger allergic reactions and asthma attacks, lower resistance to illness, and cause other health problems. If you can see it or smell it you don’t need to test for it.Dehydration
High humidity increases the risk of dehydration, since it reduces the efficiency of sweating. Dehydration can start before we get thirsty!
Some signs of dehydration in various stages:
• mild: increased thirst, dry lips, and discomfort• moderate: nausea, sunken eyes, increased body temperature,
difficulty concentrating
• severe: weakness, confusion, rapid/weak pulse, cold hands/feet, rapid breathing, lethargy and muscle spasms
Strategies for preventing dehydration:
• Drink before, during, and after exerting work in high temperatures.
Try to consume 4-8 oz. of water every - 30 minutes during heavy
activity. Fluids at room temperature replace lost fluids faster than
chilled fluids. Avoid caffeine and alcohol. Drink extra water (at least
2-3 cups of water or electrolyte solution to prevent dehydration.
• Check with your doctor about the medications you are taking. Anti histamines and some blood pressure medications decrease sweating and therefore increase risk.
• Dress in light colored fabrics that breathe.
Lead dust
Homes built before 1978 may have paint that contains lead. Lead dust eaten or inhaled can cause permanent brain and nerve damage. Lead is most dangerous to young children, but it can harm people of any age. Water damage can cause paint to flake and peel. If this happens, small particles of lead paint in the home can be dangerous to workers and residents. Unless you are able to test floors and other surfaces to make sure lead dust levels are low, assume there is a danger. Use proper precautions to prevent exposure and clean surfaces thoroughly before people return to live in the home. Lead dust created by demolition is particularly dangerous. NEVER dry sand or power sand without a vacuum attachment and NEVER burn off old paint. Heat guns are discouraged even if kept below 1100 degrees Fahrenheit, the Federal limit. Avoid chemical strippers in poorly vented spaces and under no circumstances use strippers containing metheline chloride
For information on lead-safe work practices, see the federal Lead Paint Safety Field Guide, www.hud.gov/offices/lead/training/LBPguide.pdf, or order a copy of Maintaining a Lead Safe Home (see appendix for ordering details).
Asbestos
Asbestos is a natural mineral fiber used in some building insulation (pipes, siding, wall or ceiling insulation), spray-on textured ceilings, and ceiling and floor tiles, especially before 1981. Any home may contain asbestos. When broken or disturbed, asbestos-containing materials produce airborne fibers that, if inhaled, can later cause serious diseases like asbestosis, lung cancer, and mesothelioma. It is dangerous to clear and haul asbestos-containing construction waste from homes without using proper protective equipment, including a full face respirator with HEPA filter cartridges and a full body suit. Disposable face masks, except N100s, offer very little protection.
Get professional advice regarding safe asbestos removal. Even the tile glue may have asbestos in it. When working with asbestos, keep it wet so tiny particles will less likely become airborne, use plastic sheeting to collect debris, and dispose of smaller asbestos pieces and collected dust in plastic bags that are clearly labeled “asbestos waste.”
Toxic sediment
Reproduced By Mayberrys Water Damage Clean up Las Vegas Nevada
This is only a potion of a report made by: and in no way are we claiming ownership or to be the author of Rebuilding water damaged homes
Produced by The Alliance for Healthy Homes
Dennis Livingston
Jennie Keinard &
Ruth Klotz-Chamberlin
Ralph Scott
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