Lead in the drinking water has been back in the public eye of late due to the Flint, Michigan water contamination. Levels of lead in the drinking water have gone down since the 1986 amendment to the Safe Drinking Water […]
Federal laws require that all persons involved in renovation, restoration, painting, or repair that may be exposed to lead should be trained in the safe navigation of those environments. If a firm’s employees aren’t certified as being trained to handle environmental lead […]
If you plan on performing any construction, municipal development, renovation, excavation, or home buying, you’ll need to stay abreast of the laws regulating lead. Lead isn’t a contaminant to take lightly, and it’s critical for everyone to be on board […]
September 19, 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 Public Health […]
Although the use of lead in most materials is a thing of the past, there are still plenty of items that contain this toxic metal. When it comes time to dispose of these items, you can’t simply throw them in […]
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 […]