WHY LEX SCIENTIFIC?   LEX Scientific Inc. is an independent environmental and industrial consulting firm and laboratory located in Guelph, Ontario and Vernon, BC. Our experienced team of consultants and laboratory professionals have been providing comprehensive environmental and occupational health and safety solutions to a wide range of industrial, institutional, and governmental clients since 1981.   LEX Scientific consultants have the experience and expertise to tackle the ever increasing number of health concerns in your home or workplace. We provide reliable reports, and clearly understood recommendations, to serve your specific needs and situation.   Our nationally accredited laboratory delivers fast and effective assessments of chemical, physical, biological agents, and it will provide key recommendations to improve your work environment. LEX offers exceptional value and service through our combined consulting and laboratory services.   CONTACT ONTARIO OFFICECONTACT B.C. OFFICE

 

WHAT WE DO     LAB SERVICES   Our Certified & Accredited laboratory provides a wide range of analytical services to meet your environmental needs.   Learn More   CONSULTING SERVICES   Speak with one of our highly trained consultants to assess your environmental concerns.   Learn More   RADON SERVICES   Our C-NRPP Certified radon staff can assist with any monitoring and mitigation needs you have.   Learn More   RESIDENTIAL TESTING   Serving residential and real estate clients providing due diligence assessments and peace of mind.   Learn More

What is Radon?

 

You can't see it. You can't smell it.

Radon is a radioactive gas. It comes from the breakdown of uranium in the ground. 

 

Does my home have Radon?

 

Stats Canada says all homes have Radon.

 

The only way to know if the levels are harmful is to test.

 

What are the health risks?

 

Radon Gas causes lung cancer.

Health Canada says that indoor air should not exceed 200 Bq/m3.

 

 

What can you do?

 

 

1. Purchase a do-it-yourself long-term test kit.

 

2. Hire a certified radon measurement professional

 

 

CONTACT A RADON PROFESSIONAL

 

TEST BETWEEN SEPTEMBER AND APRIL when windows and doors are mostly closed.

 

How can I do it myself?

 

1. Purchase a long-term radon test kit:

 

PURCHASE YOUR RADON GAS KIT

 

 

 

 

2. Follow the instructions and place the radon detector in the lowest occupied level of your home for at least three months

 

3. After three months, follow the instructions and return the radon detector to the lab to receive your LEXCheck results

 

 

 

 

 

What is asbestos?

 

Asbestos is a toxic fibrous mineral found in Canadian consumer and construction products.

Canada banned asbestos in 2018.

 

What about asbestos in my home?

 

The 2018 Canadian asbestos ban exempted some industries.

There are still over tens of thoudands of buildings that contain asbestos in Canada.

 

What are the health risks?

 

Canadian asbestos cancer rates continue to rise. 

This increase in cancer rate is most noticeable among construction and maintenance workers.

 

Renovation work on older buildings releases asbestos as dust. 

 

What can you do?

 

Contact us to discuss your concerns:

 

CONTACT AN ASBESTOS EXPERT

 

 

 

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Ontario   ADDRESS: 291 Woodlawn Rd W Unit B12, Guelph, Ontario N1H 7L6   "Click" to Call (Mobile): PHONE: 519-824-7082   PHONE: 1-800-824-7082 MESSAGE US