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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 142 (Wednesday, July 26, 2017)] [Notices] [Pages 34697-34698] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2017- from https://ecobondlbp.wordpress.com/2017/07/26/agency-information-collection-activities-submission-for-omb-review-comment-request-manlifts-standard-8234697-34698/ Lead, although a natural metal, can potentially be toxic. Lead-based paint found in older homes, especially those built before 1978, can potentially be harmful to all ages and even your pets. Children ages six and younger who are exposed to lead in the home are most vulnerable and may suffer serious health issues. At high levels, lead poisoning can be deadly. The World Health Organization (WHO) states, there is no known level of lead poisoning that is safe. What Homes May Have Lead Paint? According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), homes built before 1940 are 87-percent more likely to contain lead-based paint. The percentages go down the newer the home with those built from 1940 through 1959 69-percent more likely to have lead paint throughout the house. Homes built from 1960 through 1977 are 24-percent more likely. While the percentage moves to a lower likelihood after 1960, even a 24-percent chance is too high and poses a danger to anyone living in the home. Where is Lead Paint in the Home? Often lead-based paint is buried under layers of newer and safer paint. However, when paint peels or chips it can become a hazard. Lead-based paint may be found on the walls, ceiling, and other painted surfaces like window frames, trim, and sills. It can be found on the baseboards, stairway banisters and railings, painted stairs, and any painted cabinetry or built-ins. Lead-contaminated dust in the home also poses a risk factor. The EPA offers a checklist to help you determine if lead poisoning may be a risk for your family. Symptoms of Lead Poisoning As a toxin, lead affects many areas of the body including the liver, kidneys, and brain. It also can affect the bones. On average, symptoms or signs of lead poisoning don’t emerge until after a significant amount of lead is in the body. The Mayo Clinic lists several symptoms that are common in children suffering from lead poisoning. These include:
Babies exposed to lead poisoning before birth through their mother may suffer from a low birth weight and experience delayed growth. Lead exposure and poisoning to the mother while pregnant also increases the risk for a premature birth. Symptoms for adults, also via the Mayo Clinic, include but are not limited to:
If you suspect lead is an issue in your home, it’s important to have everyone living in the house tested. Lead poisoning is done through a blood test. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recommends testing for lead poisoning if you live or regularly visit a house that was built before 1978. Children can be tested as early as age one. How to Care for Lead-Painted Surfaces The best way to prevent lead poisoning is to remove all traces of lead from the home. However, when lead-based paint in buried beneath layers of new paint, it may not be a danger — unless it becomes exposed through chipping, cracking, and peeling. You would be wise to hire a professional to inspect your home for evidence of lead paint. In older homes preventative care can help reduce your risk for illness from lead.
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While the dangers of lead paint in older homes are numerous, lead poisoning is preventable. Guest post provided by Justin Havre who is a Calgary native and owner of Justin Havre & Associates ECOBOND® is the nation’s leader in developing and distributing products that improve the protection of human health and safety from the hazards of lead in the home, workplace, and the environment. With over 15 years in patented and proven success, the ECOBOND® family of products have been extensively used in successfully treating lead hazards in over 11,000,000 tons of material while serving over 100,000 customers in the United States and Internationally. To learn more visit lead paint treatment video or download free Industry Report: http://www.LeadPaintRemovalReport.com from https://ecobondlbp.wordpress.com/2017/07/23/overview-of-the-dangers-of-lead-paint-in-older-homes-2/ [Federal Register Volume 82, Number 136 (Tuesday, July 18, 2017)] [Notices] [Page 32874] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2017-15034] == from https://ecobondlbp.wordpress.com/2017/07/18/susan-harwood-training-grant-program-fy-2017-8232874/ Lead, although a natural metal, can potentially be toxic. Lead-based paint found in older homes, especially those built before 1978, can potentially be harmful to all ages and even your pets. Children ages six and younger who are exposed to lead in the home are most vulnerable and may suffer serious health issues. At high levels, lead poisoning can be deadly. The World Health Organization (WHO) states, there is no known level of lead poisoning that is safe. What Homes May Have Lead Paint? According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), homes built before 1940 are 87-percent more likely to contain lead-based paint. The percentages go down the newer the home with those built from 1940 through 1959 69-percent more likely to have lead paint throughout the house. Homes built from 1960 through 1977 are 24-percent more likely. While the percentage moves to a lower likelihood after 1960, even a 24-percent chance is too high and poses a danger to anyone living in the home. Where is Lead Paint in the Home? Often lead-based paint is buried under layers of newer and safer paint. However, when paint peels or chips it can become a hazard. Lead-based paint may be found on the walls, ceiling, and other painted surfaces like window frames, trim, and sills. It can be found on the baseboards, stairway banisters and railings, painted stairs, and any painted cabinetry or built-ins. Lead-contaminated dust in the home also poses a risk factor. The EPA offers a checklist to help you determine if lead poisoning may be a risk for your family. Symptoms of Lead Poisoning As a toxin, lead affects many areas of the body including the liver, kidneys, and brain. It also can affect the bones. On average, symptoms or signs of lead poisoning don’t emerge until after a significant amount of lead is in the body. The Mayo Clinic lists several symptoms that are common in children suffering from lead poisoning. These include:
Babies exposed to lead poisoning before birth through their mother may suffer from a low birth weight and experience delayed growth. Lead exposure and poisoning to the mother while pregnant also increases the risk for a premature birth. Symptoms for adults, also via the Mayo Clinic, include but are not limited to:
If you suspect lead is an issue in your home, it’s important to have everyone living in the house tested. Lead poisoning is done through a blood test. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recommends testing for lead poisoning if you live or regularly visit a house that was built before 1978. Children can be tested as early as age one. How to Care for Lead-Painted Surfaces The best way to prevent lead poisoning is to remove all traces of lead from the home. However, when lead-based paint in buried beneath layers of new paint, it may not be a danger — unless it becomes exposed through chipping, cracking, and peeling. You would be wise to hire a professional to inspect your home for evidence of lead paint. In older homes preventative care can help reduce your risk for illness from lead.
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While the dangers of lead paint in older homes are numerous, lead poisoning is preventable. Guest post provided by Justin Havre who is a Calgary native and owner of Justin Havre & Associates ECOBOND® is the nation’s leader in developing and distributing products that improve the protection of human health and safety from the hazards of lead in the home, workplace, and the environment. With over 15 years in patented and proven success, the ECOBOND® family of products have been extensively used in successfully treating lead hazards in over 11,000,000 tons of material while serving over 100,000 customers in the United States and Internationally. To learn more visit lead paint treatment video or download free Industry Report: http://www.LeadPaintRemovalReport.com from https://ecobondlbp.wordpress.com/2017/07/17/overview-of-the-dangers-of-lead-paint-in-older-homes/ Lead paint is one of those buried hazards of the past that still lives with us. You may want to view our lead paint treatment video While it seems like forever ago, given that lead was removed from paint in the United States back in 1978, we sometimes forget that buildings tend to live longer than people. Given that more than 50% of every structure in the USA contains and the sheer amount of lead paint that still exists in homes, commercial structures, and industrial facilities, we can’t just write off the dangers of lead paint as something that’s over and done with….especially if we’re going to start demolishing stuff.
How Far Can Lead-Contaminated Dust Spread? In Detroit, a widespread program of home demolition has been going on for years. Buildings deemed as a hazard, or even just eyesores, were destroyed to much fanfare. Talk of renewal was widespread. Unfortunately, another thing that was widespread was lead dust from the paint in these buildings. According to Freep, this dust could easily travel 400 feet from the initial site. That’s more than a football field’s worth of heavy metal just waiting to possibly creep into people’s lungs and bloodstreams. That’s also just from one house; if you’re working with larger structures, and just the wrong environmental conditions, then that lead dust could potentially spread a lot further. That’s just one example, though. Unfortunately, according to OPB, destruction of properties covered in lead paint is governed by very few rules. This has lead to widespread contamination because it’s often cheaper to just knock a structure down. But once lead dust gets out of your control, there’s no telling where it might wind up. People can transport it off site, as can wind, water, rain, and other potential vehicles. That can lead to serious damage to health, and the environment, as well as sizable clean-up fees, and even legal action if you’re deemed responsible for where the dust has settled. This is why controlling the lead dust in the first place should always be a top priority. Controlling the Spread of Lead-Contaminated Airborne Dust Lead is still an important component of many building materials. It’s durability, flexibility, price point and material properties make it a valuable product for developers in commercial and industrial projects. Unfortunately, there are also many drawbacks in lead. First and foremost are the health concerns. Lead dust can permanently impair lungs and brain functioning in the people it effects, especially children. For this reason, it is extremely important to control its spread. According to OSHA, there are several ways to control lead dust. Substituting Engineering Processes Big commercial or industrial construction projects do not use just one method of construction. There are multiple ways to build and create beautiful structures. Some of these methods control lead dust much more effectively. Builders can use powerful “vacuum blast cleaning, wet abrasive blast cleaning, shrouded power tool cleaning” or other methods to attempt to keep dust out of the air as they work. Additionally, as they work engineers can use “mobile hydraulic shears instead of a cutting torch” to quickly, cleanly and professionally separate materials while trying to keep from depositing lead dust in the air. Ventilation For the health and safety of workers or any visitors, ventilation is crucial. For example, engineers need to deliver portable local ventilation systems to work sites that clean and filter the air. Dilution ventilation can also be used. This increases the amount of clean air in the area to reduce the lead infiltrated area as an overall percentage. That potentially improves the safety of the site. Some types of specialty paint sealants can also minimize airborne lead spread. In this way, you can protect yourself and your employees from serious lead poisoning potential. ECOBOND® – LEAD DEFENDER® is the nation’s leader in developing and distributing products that improve the protection of human health and safety from the hazards of lead in the home, workplace, and the environment. With over 15 years in patented and proven success, the ECOBOND® – LEAD DEFENDER® family of products have been extensively used in successfully treating lead hazards in over 11,000,000 tons of material while serving over 100,000 customers in the United States and Internationally. To learn more visit www.EcobondPaint.com from https://ecobondlbp.wordpress.com/2017/07/17/the-importance-of-controlling-the-spread-of-lead-contaminated-airborne-lead-dust-on-industrial-and-commercial-projects-2/ Lead paint is one of those buried hazards of the past that still lives with us. You may want to view our lead paint treatment video While it seems like forever ago, given that lead was removed from paint in the United States back in 1978, we sometimes forget that buildings tend to live longer than people. Given that more than 50% of every structure in the USA contains and the sheer amount of lead paint that still exists in homes, commercial structures, and industrial facilities, we can’t just write off the dangers of lead paint as something that’s over and done with….especially if we’re going to start demolishing stuff.
How Far Can Lead-Contaminated Dust Spread? In Detroit, a widespread program of home demolition has been going on for years. Buildings deemed as a hazard, or even just eyesores, were destroyed to much fanfare. Talk of renewal was widespread. Unfortunately, another thing that was widespread was lead dust from the paint in these buildings. According to Freep, this dust could easily travel 400 feet from the initial site. That’s more than a football field’s worth of heavy metal just waiting to possibly creep into people’s lungs and bloodstreams. That’s also just from one house; if you’re working with larger structures, and just the wrong environmental conditions, then that lead dust could potentially spread a lot further. That’s just one example, though. Unfortunately, according to OPB, destruction of properties covered in lead paint is governed by very few rules. This has lead to widespread contamination because it’s often cheaper to just knock a structure down. But once lead dust gets out of your control, there’s no telling where it might wind up. People can transport it off site, as can wind, water, rain, and other potential vehicles. That can lead to serious damage to health, and the environment, as well as sizable clean-up fees, and even legal action if you’re deemed responsible for where the dust has settled. This is why controlling the lead dust in the first place should always be a top priority. Controlling the Spread of Lead-Contaminated Airborne Dust Lead is still an important component of many building materials. It’s durability, flexibility, price point and material properties make it a valuable product for developers in commercial and industrial projects. Unfortunately, there are also many drawbacks in lead. First and foremost are the health concerns. Lead dust can permanently impair lungs and brain functioning in the people it effects, especially children. For this reason, it is extremely important to control its spread. According to OSHA, there are several ways to control lead dust. Substituting Engineering Processes Big commercial or industrial construction projects do not use just one method of construction. There are multiple ways to build and create beautiful structures. Some of these methods control lead dust much more effectively. Builders can use powerful “vacuum blast cleaning, wet abrasive blast cleaning, shrouded power tool cleaning” or other methods to attempt to keep dust out of the air as they work. Additionally, as they work engineers can use “mobile hydraulic shears instead of a cutting torch” to quickly, cleanly and professionally separate materials while trying to keep from depositing lead dust in the air. Ventilation For the health and safety of workers or any visitors, ventilation is crucial. For example, engineers need to deliver portable local ventilation systems to work sites that clean and filter the air. Dilution ventilation can also be used. This increases the amount of clean air in the area to reduce the lead infiltrated area as an overall percentage. That potentially improves the safety of the site. Some types of specialty paint sealants can also minimize airborne lead spread. In this way, you can protect yourself and your employees from serious lead poisoning potential. ECOBOND® – LEAD DEFENDER® is the nation’s leader in developing and distributing products that improve the protection of human health and safety from the hazards of lead in the home, workplace, and the environment. With over 15 years in patented and proven success, the ECOBOND® – LEAD DEFENDER® family of products have been extensively used in successfully treating lead hazards in over 11,000,000 tons of material while serving over 100,000 customers in the United States and Internationally. To learn more visit www.EcobondPaint.com from https://ecobondlbp.wordpress.com/2017/07/12/the-importance-of-controlling-the-spread-of-lead-contaminated-airborne-lead-dust-on-industrial-and-commercial-projects/ No Description Given. from https://ecobondlbp.wordpress.com/2017/07/06/walking-working-surfaces-and-personal-protective-equipment-fall-protection-systems-for-general-industry-approval-of-collections-of-information-8231252-31253/ |
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