While lead contamination extermination is underway, there are still quite a few potential sources of lead exposure which you should know about so that you can avoid harm. In this article, we’ll look at the most common sources of lead […]
People often forget that lead exposure is still a serious risk in our country. The levels at which children are exposed to lead is continuing to decline, but that doesn’t mean the danger is completely behind us. It’s important to […]
After years of landlords not addressing city orders to address hazardous lead paint, this May the Ohio Department of Health is requiring 51 residential properties in Columbus to be vacated due to the hazards. Now, public-health officials and Columbus city […]
Exposure to lead is a serious health risk for both children and adults. There is no safe level of lead in a person’s blood. Children are even more susceptible to the effects of lead, with even trace amounts resulting in […]
In 1978 the United States banned the use of lead in paint, which was one of the most common exposures to the metal. However, there are still many ways a that person may be exposed to lead in their everyday […]
In April, ZOTA Professional Training solicited applications for its first annual Environmental Protection Scholarship Program. Applicants were asked to focus on the impact of the EPA’s Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule, while the submissions would be judged on the […]
What are the Overall Costs of Lead Poisoning and Abatement? Since Congress banned lead paint in 1978, drastic improvements were made to significantly lower exposure rates. Even though many improvements have been made, lead poisoning is still a serious hazard […]
August 10, 2017 ZOTA Professional Training is proud to have a network of fully-accredited and highly-experienced training providers across the country. We are showcasing the companies that make providing the highest quality courses to you possible, continuing with American Contractors […]
Lead-based paint was primarily used in homes built before 1978 until the federal government banned the use of it in any new construction. The paint contains a highly toxic metal, lead, which is responsible for many health and behavioral issues […]
Since the later part of the twentieth century, the study between childhood exposure to lead poisoning and certain adulthood problems have been linked in surprising ways. The damage that occurs to young children when exposed to lead poisoning can be […]