Lead-based paint has been used in hundreds of different household items from furniture to toys to the paint on the house. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, “about two-thirds of all homes built before 1940 and one-half of the … Continue reading →
Asbestos is a very dangerous material, and asbestos fibers if inhaled or ingested, can cause very serious health problems, including severe respiratory diseases such as asbestosis, mesothelioma, and lung cancer. Any asbestos materials that are damaged, deteriorated, or friable are … Continue reading →
The long string of studies and policies that eventually ended in the ban of lead-based house paint began in the early 20th century. There began to be concerns about the potentially harmful effects on workers in the paint industry. The … Continue reading →
Lead paint stabilization is a method of interim control. Unlike lead paint abatement, stabilization and other interim controls are meant to temporarily reduce exposure to lead paint hazards. Repairing physical defects that cause paint deterioration, removing loose paint and other … Continue reading →
A lead hazard is defined as any environmental condition that may cause lead exposure and ultimately lead poisoning. Lead exposure occurs when lead builds up in the body, generally over a period of months or years. However, children are more … Continue reading →
Lead paint in homes and buildings can present a big concern. Lead paint is the most significant source of lead exposure in the U.S. today. Most buildings built before 1960 contain lead paint, and buildings built as late as 1978 … Continue reading →