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Bad news & lead dust under the Christmas tree
The latest news from the USA is that old PVC Christmas trees can give off dangerous lead dust. Foundation EARTH [http://earthonline.org/leadpress.html] warns that young children should not play ... 150,000 and $300,000 in annual government grants" says Elizabeth OBrien, National Coordinator of The LEAD Group, the community organisation which runs the advisory service. "The intention was that we help ...
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Lead | An Introduction to Indoor Air Quality | Indoor Air | Air | US EPA
Lower levels of lead can cause adverse health effects on the central nervous system, kidney, and blood cells. Blood ... for Hazard Identification and Abatement in Public and Indian Housing (September 1990). Do not bring lead dust into the home. If you work in construction, demolition, painting, with batteries, in a ...
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Lead: Basic Information | Lead in Paint, Dust, and Soil | US EPA
Behavior and learning problems, such as hyperactivity Slowed growth Hearing problems Headaches Lead is also harmful to adults. Adults can suffer from: Reproductive problems (in both men and women ... A risk assessment tells you if there are any sources of serious lead exposure (such as peeling paint and lead dust). It also tells you what actions to take to address these hazards ...
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Common Sources of Lead: Environmental Health - Minnesota Dept. of Health
MDH • Birth Defects • Children's EH • Drinking Water Fact Sheets • Early Childhood Services • Family Planning • Lead in Well Water • Nutrition & Physical Activity • Environmental Health Home • Topic Index • Emerging Issues • Contact us ... in the soil. Wash fruits and vegetables before eating to clean off any lead dust that may have settled on the food. Do not store juices or food in open cans. ...
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Prevention of Lead Poisoning
Other sources of lead poisoning are related to: hobbies (making stained-glass windows) work (recycling or making automobile batteries) ... objects in thier mouth. This is the most common type of exposure, especially in young children. Lead dust will collect on things lying in the area of deteriorating paint. Breathing airborne lead ...
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The LEAD Group Inc and Lead Advisory Service Australia Media Releases
Recall all leaded products from the mouths of babes 14 March 2007 Esperance residents fear high lead levels in their air and drinking water 14 March 2007 Environmental Health Protection neglected in WA ... - Lead Levels Raise Health Concerns 6 January 2003 Early death in adults linked to lead exposure - US study 1 December 2002 Bad news & lead dust under the Christmas tree 20 December 2002 Lead ...
www.lead.org.au

Living on Earth: Lead: The Silent Epidemic
And many homes still have significant amounts of ... handling, industrial emissions, or as fallout from leaded gasoline. But most often, the way people get acute lead poisoning is through exposure to old paint right at home. Living on Earth wants to hear from ...
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Childhood Lead Prevention
This old paint can flake, chip, or make lead dust. • Removing lead-based paint improperly can seriously increase the danger to your family. • You can learn how to protect your family from lead poisoning. For more information, please call 1-800-909-9898 (Toll free in Washington state) You can also contact ...
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Are You Removing Lead Paint?
Removal Methods The following ... notification must include the dates when the removal will occur and by what method the lead-based paint will be removed. All toys, play equipment and furnishings located less than 50ft ...
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Tips to Keep your Home and Family Lead Safe
Even if the paint in these areas isn’t peeling, it can produce lead dust. Make sure to clean these areas weekly. Use a mop or sponge with warm water and a ... of these foods are: green leafy vegetables, meats, and dairy products. Children with healthy diets absorb less lead from the environment. The HEALTH Information Line 1-800-942-7434 Rhode Island Department of Health • 3 ...
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