In a city as expansive as New York, safety hazards may seem like an inevitability. Though this may be the case, it is vital that the governments and housing authorities communicate effectively and consistently to mitigate the dangers of these […]
Have you seen a house being built from the ground up? The typical experience shows the process of outlining the home with boards and then building from there. While this is still a commonly used method of building, a better […]
Lead is a poisonous, highly toxic metal that can cause a range of health problems, from brain damage to damage to the kidneys and other organs. It can cause behavioral and neurological issues to those who have been exposed to its […]
Getting certification can be a major turning point in your career, whether you are just starting out, hoping to get a leg up on the next promotion, or you are hoping to cross over into a new career field after […]
Just last month, ZOTA highlighted the escalating lead safety situation in Ohio, where Columbus city attorneys were preparing mass court cases against landlords for unaddressed lead paint hazards. What was previously reported as 51 properties required to be vacated, a […]
Lead exposure and lead poisoning is something that invisibly threatens our health. A person could be exposed to lead without even knowing. Lead exposure is especially dangerous for children and pregnant women because of the developing brain. Children can die […]
If you are an employee in almost any industry, from construction and building to office work, there are some major benefits to getting OSHA Compliance Training, otherwise known as becoming OSHA authorized, that extend to both you and your employer. […]
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 […]