Globally, advocates of public health and safe living have been studying the impact of Lead on the environment for years. The World Health Organization (WHO) has identified 10 chemicals that pose a threat to public health, one of which happens […]
Lead can be found throughout our environment, in water, air, soil, building materials, and more. Humans who come into contact with lead face great danger because lead exposure can result in compromised health or even death. Small children are particularly […]
If you live or work in a structure that was constructed before 1978, then there is a chance that lead paint is a hazard to your health and well being. Children and women of childbearing age are especially susceptible to […]
Older homes built before 1978 are often renovated to appeal to homeowners or home buyers. Unfortunately, renovations often mean coming in contact with lead-based paint. That can severely impact a person’s health. Scientists have known for more than a hundred […]
Although lead paint was banned by law in 1978 there are still dangers from lead exposure in many American homes. Dangers still exist, from lead pipes contaminating water, to lead dust in the soil around the home. Despite the very […]
The improved safety standards and increased enforcement of RRP standards have made contractors accountable at a higher level. At the same time, this means that contractors are forced to take safe practices and protocol for their employees more seriously as […]
The Environmental Protection Agency’s Renovation, Repair, and Painting Rule is important to be aware of if you are a contractor. The uptick in reports of noncompliance means that more and more people are mindful of the fact that you are […]
The adverse impact of Lead was not taken seriously for a long time till regulatory agencies like the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) started meticulous research on this topic in the early 70s. Through systematic data collection and report […]
Approximately three quarters of American households still contain lead, even though lead paint was banned in 1978.This is why lead inspection and abatement is so important, even today. While all RRP and lead-based paint abatement companies require their employees to […]
The FDA recently reported an unsuspecting new cause of lead poisoning. A dietary supplement has caused two adult deaths in the Chicago area. Two children in the area also experienced elevated lead levels in their bodies. They have been assumed […]