Tag: Lead Paint
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Where Did All the Lead Check Swabs Go?
Since 2012 proActive Safety Services has been training the Environmental Protection Agency’s Renovate, Repair, and Painting Initial and Refresher courses. Often, when our students show up for class, they say: I am here for the lead test class. To me, it is interesting that people know the RRP class as the lead test class. One…
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Why Was Lead Added to Paint?
Why was lead added to paint? Lead was added to paint for color and durability. When lead is added to paint it can speed up drying time, increase durability, and help the paint maintain a fresh appearance. In addition, adding lead to paint can help resist moisture that causes the paint to corrode. Furthermore, the…