Lead-based paint
Lead-based paint contains lead pigments that were commonly used for durability and corrosion resistance. Today it is considered hazardous, as lead exposure can cause serious health problems for workers and contaminate the environment.
Where is lead-based paint an issue?
Lead-based coatings are still present on older assets in:
- Marine vessels – hulls, ballast tanks and superstructures.
- Oil & Gas platforms – topside equipment and piping.
- Infrastructure – bridges, cranes and transport assets.
- Industrial plants – refineries, chemical plants, power stations.
For you as an asset owner, removing lead paint requires strict safety measures to protect workers, avoid contamination and meet legal requirements.
Extra explanation and risks
- Health risks: lead exposure causes neurological damage, kidney failure and reproductive harm.
- Regulations: strict global rules limit exposure (OSHA, EU REACH, ILO).
- Environmental impact: blasting lead-based paint with open methods contaminates soil, water and air.
Traditional blasting spreads toxic lead dust uncontrollably.
With Pinovo’s vacuum blasting:
- All lead paint dust is contained at the source.
- Waste is collected safely for proper disposal.
- No exposure risk to surrounding teams or the environment.
- Compliance with HSE and environmental legislation.
Pinovo and lead-based paint removal
Pinovo’s solutions make lead paint removal safer:
- PiWalk™ – for large steel surfaces.
- PiPoint™ – for spot blasting on joints and details.
- PiHab™ – for rope access or confined spaces.
Pinovo does not neutralize or treat lead chemically but ensures that removal is controlled, dust-free and compliant.