Over the past 5-10 years, lead poisoning has become a hot-button issue. Lead can lurk in unexpected places, and you may be surprised where you can find it. While lead has a long-standing history, dating back to 4,000 BC — […]
Lead exposure can be dangerous for everyone, but it especially concerns small children. This fact alone can be troubling for parents, especially those that live in homes built before 1978. It’ necessary to understand the risks associated with harmful toxins […]
Given how popular asbestos was during the mid-1900s, it’s no surprise that this harmful material is lurking in many garages today. Asbestos made for an effective and affordable solution to many construction problems. It’s for this very reason that it […]
Asbestos has been around for a very long time. In the 1800s it began to find its way into most buildings, homes, and even some products. Why was it so popular? Well, this natural mineral is extremely heat resistant and […]
Lead is toxic. Exposure is dangerous to everyone, but there are undoubtedly populations who are at a higher risk than most. Young children, the elderly, and those with compromised immune systems are at a higher risk than most. Unborn babies […]
Homes built before 1978 could have potentially dangerous levels lurking in some fairly concerning areas. While lead paint has since been banned, homes, condominiums, and other buildings that were constructed before this stoppage went into effect may still have lead […]
Lead in homes presents serious health risks, especially for children or the elderly. In 1978, lead paint was banned for use in homes or condominiums. However, residents that live in homes or condominiums that were constructed or renovated before this […]
It’s no secret that asbestos has had its time in the spotlight during human history. Up until just recently, asbestos was frequently used for a wide variety of applications dating back to antiquity. Roughly fifty years ago, the United States began restrictions […]
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) maintains a dust-lead clearance standard for floors and window sills to limit harmful lead exposure to children and prevent longterm mental and physical damage. For the first time in nearly twenty years, the EPA is […]
Lead poisoning poses a real threat to small children and babies, despite our increased knowledge of its risk factors. While laws, regulations, and compliance standards have increased both awareness and vigilance with lead containing materials, there have still been an […]