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 […]
Explaining the Jobs of Lead-Safe Certified Contractors You’ve already taken the first step in securing your family’s health and safety by testing your home for lead paint, pipes, or soil. If the results came back with the detection of lead, […]
Though many contractors are familiar with the hazards of lead paint due to RRP training, people are often unaware of the risks associated with other sources of lead exposure. Contributing factors may include pre-existing environmental conditions or improper disposal of […]
Lead exposure can come from home renovation projects, exposure to lead paint, and airborne particles. Lead poisoning poses a particular risk to children and their developing brains, especially if they live in a house constructed and painted before 1978. Experts […]
Before 1978, many homes were constructed that used lead-based paint on walls, window sills and other areas inside and outside. The federal government stepped in and banned the use of paint that contained lead, but it is still present in […]
Lead is a commonly occurring component that is found in various parts of the environment. While it may have some beneficial uses like excellent malleability and corrosion resistance, numerous studies have revealed that it can negatively impact the environment. Lead […]
Lead poisoning is characterized by neurological damage and adverse cardiovascular effects due to saturnism. Lead can be found anywhere, but they are associated with lead pipes that leach into the water, older homes with chipped paint, and problems in child […]
One of the harmful effects of lead is that it can accumulate and cycle through an ecosystem, infecting almost every organism in a food chain. This gives lead the ability to be a generational problem with far-reaching implications that affect […]
Lead toxicity can be a serious health condition with many harmful consequences. In most instances, lead builds up over a long period of time, and by the time symptoms begin to set in or get recognized, it’s already a serious […]