Lead occurs naturally in the earth’s environment. It is relatively easy to mine and winds up in a variety of places. Unfortunately, lead is also a hazardous material, especially to children and the continual exposure to this metal can have […]
Recently, a Wisconsin shipyard settled a lawsuit with an employee who had lead levels more than seven times the safe level. A report in 2017 showed almost 75% of the shipyard’s workers had blood lead poisoning. The same shipyard had safety violations […]
The 1970’s saw significant and impactful legislation designed to clean up our environment. Air quality was bad in many cities, and people were ill or dying due to lead exposure in buildings and homes. The Clean Air Act of 1970 […]
Avid shooters know that lead exposure is an almost inevitable part of gun ownership, however, ensuring patron safety and limiting exposure to lead is an essential aspect of owning or running a gun range. For those unfamiliar, lead exposure can […]
Despite being naturally occurring in the earth, lead exposure is a serious environmental health hazard. Most of the exposure to lead comes from humanmade sources, such as factories, previous use of leaded fossil fuels, and former use of leaded paints. […]
Asbestos; just hearing the word makes potential homebuyers turn tail and run the other direction. Asbestos is a mineral fiber that is found naturally in rocks and soil. It was due to the fiber’s heat resistance and vitality that it […]
Let’s suppose you’re a homeowner, and you have been watching the latest DIY shows. You decide that you want to renovate your 1950’s era Bungalow-style home and teach your children some skills of home repair. You do some research and […]
The Environment Protection Agency (EPA) is the primary enforcer of rules and regulations regarding lead in the environment. Their goals are to protect the public health and deter potential violators of lead laws. The EPA’s enforcement program cannot do it […]
Exposure to lead is an everyday occurrence for most Americans. Generally, exposure happens through inhalation or ingestion of lead, but there are other less common routes of exposure, like shrapnel, dermal absorption, or open wounds. Many objects in our lives […]
Lead is a naturally occurring compound in our earth. Centuries ago, early civilizations discovered the metal and used it in various ways from jewelry and makeup to eating utensils and water pipes. The ancient Romans eventually figured out lead exposure […]