Children are being exposed to lead poisoning and it is still a major environmental health problem in the US Lead is much more dangerous to children because they often put their fingers and other objects such as pacifiers into their mouths If there is lead based paint on windows, they will eat paint chips or eat soil from outside that is contaminated with lead It affects children more because they are still developing Lead Paint was banned in 1978
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Standing a good chance of being burned, crushed, or killed are only a few of the risks that firefighters face at each call they respond to, but aside from these obvious risks, are some not so obvious ones that have long term, damaging effects in their lives concerning their health and length of life To understand these risks we need to be aware of them and how they will ultimately affect our futures as well

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Hello Colorado Springs! Here is a brief rundown on the new lead paint law. This law went into effect April 22, 2010 What property is affected?  Any residential dwelling, or day care facility built prior to 1978   What is the fine?   ,500 per day, per incident.   Who must comply?  Anyone disturbing more than 6 [...]
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Old houses do have their own special charm, which is among the primary reasons why people prefer to go for homes built in around the 1940s These houses have some special features like built in cabinets, hardwood floors, window seats and such are the amenities which might not be present in the modern homes
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More than enough studies have been conducted to prove that lead based paint is among the most common ways of adults and children to be affected with a lead poisoning It is a fact that the lead-based paint is not available in the market commercially, but it can prove to be a problem for people living in houses, which were constructed in or before about 1960s
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ANNOUNCEMENT! The Colorado Springs chapter of the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors is in full swing.  We meet 2nd Monday of every month at Mi Mi’s Cafe at 6:30 p. m. 7133 N ACADEMY, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO. 80920. All are invited… For additional information go to:  http://co.nachi.org/coloradosprings/about.html Or give A Precise Home Inspection, Inc [...]
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