need recommendation for someone to encapsulate/paint old radiator with old (probably lead!) paint

Our plumber re-jiggered our house's radiators and now the one in my office that I thought was off for good actually started working. It's old, and so the moistness caused what little white paint chips that were left to flake off substantially. I'm very concerned about lead and would like to have the whole thing professionally and safely encapsulated, since I work in here all the time (though in the meantime I'll keep the cover on as a precaution). Any recommendations would be INCREDIBLY welcome (and estimate of cost!) Much, much thanks!
- rj

Actually, since I never want or need this radiator on (my office already has a 2nd one which provides plenty of heat): could I also have somebody just (safety) remove the entire thing? Are there people who do this and take it away, etc.? Thanks for any advice!
- rj

I suggest turning it off at the valve and leaving it.

Should I worry about lead/dust if I vacuumed what was existing before restoring the cover and I've now successfully completely turned it off? It certainly looks pretty "suspect" underneath that cover…
- rj

Don't let anyone vacuum (or eat) the chips and you'll be fine.

They will turn your old rads into pieces of art:
www.peerlesscoatings.com/‎

As long as you just leave it alone it will be fine. The lead won't migrate anywhere.

Of course, now I'm concerned that I DID vacuum those chips into my Dyson vacuum (which lacks a bag, meaning at some point I'll need to empty it and risk being exposed, or am I being overly paranoid?)
- rj

I suspect you are being overly concerned. I would take your Dyson outside and handle it there.

its not the chips that are the problem.... its the fine dust which you probably spread by using the vacuum and continue to use.... if you are concerned about lead, why don't you test the paint to see if it indeed contains lead... still it sounds like you are being paranoid

If the dyson has a HEPA filter, wipe out the canister with a damp paper towel and change the filter.

Having grown up in the era of leaded paint in a house built in the 1880s and gas, yes I think you're being a tad paranoid. My less than steller scores on my SATs were most likely from my love of music and not the lead in the house.

Eating the paint chips/dust is the worst since lead minics calcium in the body. Not sure how lead damages via breathing it in. I'm sure someone will chime in.

If it bothers you, get a mask, gloves and chip off the loose paint, wipe down the rad with a damp cloth and then take a shower and wash your clothes.

If you have kids, keep them out of your office too.

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