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What is Lead Based Paint?

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Federal Standards define lead based paint as any paint or surface coatings that contain lead equal to or in excess of 1.0 milligram per square centimeter or more than 0.5 percent by weight. Paint with concentrations of lead lower than the definition above can still cause health problems. Even paint with a small amount of […]

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The Banning of Lead-Based Paint: When and Why

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The Banning of Lead Based Paint: When and Why The banning of lead based paint happened in 1978 when the Consumer Products Safety Commission banned the sale of lead based paint for residential use. This means that any homes built in 1978 could still have used lead-based paint, because existing supplies of paint containing lead […]

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EPA Lead Renovator JSA

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Download our free EPA Lead Renovator JSA.  Our EPA Lead Renovator Job Safety Analysis was designed to help keep your company in compliance and your employees and customers safe!  Have the certified renovator designated for the project complete this prior to work each day. Please share this with any contractor working in houses built prior […]

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Lead Safety

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Lead was used in many different applications in residential and commercial construction up until the late 1970’s. Lead-based paint was the most commonly used source for lead. Lead was also found in plumbing pipes and solder, gasoline ad-ditives, and electrical fittings and conduits. Children are considered high risk for lead poisoning because they are still […]

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Keeping Construction Workers Safe from Lead Exposure

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It is the grave responsibility of business owners who hire construction workers who may be exposed to lead to be aware of the possible dangers for their employees. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has compliance requirements in place which these employers must meet to keep their employees safe from lead exposure. Workers most […]

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EPA RRP Firm Responsibilities

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Operating a thriving renovation business is exciting and challenging.  Each day presents a unique opportunity and obstacle to overcome.  If the year of construction on any residential renovation project is before 1978, your firm has even more responsibility.  Your responsibility isn’t simply a certificate or attending a training class.  When you take on renovations in […]

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Health Effects of Lead in Adults

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With over 34 million homes across America coated with lead-based paint, many adults are at risk for lead poisoning.  In most cases adults are poisoned when lead is released from paint or varnishes that they are working on.  Sometimes this happens when a homeowner decides to renovate on their own.  Other times and in most […]

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Health Effects of Lead in Children

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Every day children that live in over 34 million homes across the United States suffer the consequences of being poisoned by lead-based paint.  With tougher regulations things are improving a bit, however if your child is poisoned the effects can be devastating.  So what are the health effects of lead in children?  Lead poisoning in […]

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What is Lead-Based Paint

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Lead-based paint was banned in the United States for residential use on January 1st, 1978.  Sadly, the adverse health effects of lead were well known almost 80 years prior to the date it was banned in 1978.  Because the Consumer Products Safety Commission didn’t ban the sale of lead based paint until 1978.  You may […]