A Niton analyzer can easily and quickly test for lead in paint used in public and other buildings. As this hazard, especially to young children achieves greater publicity and hence awareness, it is hoped that the UK will follow other countries such as the US and France in using Niton instruments to test lead levels and health hazards.

Using the optional test stand and sample kit, dust wipes can be taken from areas such as skirting, where dust is likely to accumulate. Those wipes can then be tested on site to establish the presence of more general lead contamination due to flaking or crumbling lead paint.

During a large-scale lead paint clearance operation you may need to establish that activities are not causing lead contamination of the surrounding soil. With the optional soil testing calibration you can either test the soil surface directly or, using the soil sample test stand and soil sample preparation kit.