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OSHA
defines lead poisoning as having a lead blood level of 10
microliters/decaliter.
Lead
is not able to dissolve in water or biodegrade, dissipate,
decay, or burn.
Lead
poisoning affects a child's IQ test results.
Recent
studies show that blood lead levels below 10 vg/dl can have
detrimental effects.
A
blood lead poisoning test refelcts exposure only over the
last 90 days.
One
in five urban children are affected by lead poisoning.
Lead
poisoning affects the development of young children by causing
speech delay, hyperactivity, attention deficit disorder, learning
disabilities, behavioral disorders, neurological and renal
damage, stunted growth, anemia, hearing loss, and cognitive
deficits..
Lead
poisoning symptoms include, irritability, stomachaches, poor
appetite, diarrhea, colic, distractibility, and lethargy.
Detecting
lead poisoning can be difficult because many cases have no
visible symptoms, delaying the diagnoses and allowing it to
further damage a child's cognitive development.
Exposure
can cause lead poisoning to young children and babies before
being born. Up to 50% of lead ingested by a child may be caused
from fetal absorption when a pregnant woman is exposed to
lead.
Over
1 million workers in more than 100 different occupations may
be exposed to lead poisoning every day.
Improper
lead removal can increase lead poisoning hazard by spreading
even more lead dust throughout the house.
The
main target for lead poisoning is the nervous system in both
children and Adults.
| Lead in the Construction Industry: High Risk Projects Targeted by OSHA in 1993 |
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Highway and railroad bridge rehabilitation
Commercial and institutional remodeling Residential remodeling
Highway and railroad bridge repainting
Reinsulation over existing mineral wool
Commercial and industrial demolition
Petroleum tank repainting
Water tank repainting
Transmission and commercial tower maintenance
Outdoor industrial facility maintenance/renovation
Housing lead abatement (public housing)
Indoor industrial facility maintenance/renovation
Stained glass window removal
Underground storage tank demolition
Industrial vacuuming
Housing lead abatement (private housing)
Lead joint work on cast iron soil pipes
Installation of radiation shielding
Elevator cable babbitting
Electrical cable splicing
Repair/removal of water lines
Installation of terne roofing
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LEAD POISONING TREATMENT RESOURCES
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Health: Potential Face Paint Danger
CBS 3 - October 28, 2009
They all came back positive for lead. "The first issue is lead poisoning which is a significant health risk for children, especially children under the age ...
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Keeping Your Family Safe From Lead Poisoning
WNDU-TV - October 26, 2009
Just a little bit of lead dust can cause lead poisoning. In honor of National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week in Michiana, the St. Joseph County Health ...
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Mattel Knowingly Imported Poison
NewsBlaze - October 25, 2009
Millions of tainted toys were imported and distributed exposing children to lead poisoning and the life-threatening effects of exposure. ...
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What is Lead Poisoning?
24 Medica - October 24, 2009
Lead is a metal found in the environment. If a person is exposed to large amounts of lead, poisoning may occur. Lead is not natural within the body and is ...
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Top 10 Facts About Childhood Lead Poisoning
The Reporter - October 22, 2009
Wisconsin consistently ranks in the top 10 for the number of children identified with lead poisoning. Since 1996 more than 44000 Wisconsin children younger ...
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1 In 5 Chicago Kids Has Elevated Lead In Blood
CBS2 Chicago - October 21, 2009
Read more in our Privacy Policy The effects of lead poisoning, which is a neurotoxin, are irreversible. A Chicago couple says their two young boys are sick, ...
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Pet Toys Can Be Toxic
North Country Gazette - October 17, 2009
The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) reviewed 200000 cases from the past two years and produced no examples of lead poisoning from pet toys. ...
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Target to Pay Penalty Over Lead Toys
ClaimsJournal.com - October 16, 2009
... that no toys or children's products would bear lead-containing paint, thereby creating a risk of lead poisoning and adverse health effects to children. ...
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Small Batteries A Risk To Children
Newsinferno.com - October 7, 2009
There are myriad dangers facing children such as lead poisoning; phthalate and bisphenol A exposure; clothing with illegal ties that can cause strangulation ...
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Cleaning Up Toxic Playgrounds
Ivanhoe Broadcast News - October 1, 2009
"When kids live in areas with high soil lead, they're much more likely to be impaired by lead poisoning," Gabriel Filippelli, Ph.D., a geochemist at Purdue ...
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Peeling Paint Could Now Lead to $2500 Fine
Utica Observer Dispatch - September 25, 2009
Codes officials who issue citations for chipping or peeling paint now will be able to also cite property owners for “conditions conducive to lead poisoning. ...
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Special Report: Lead Poisoning in Your Home
- September 23, 2009
The test came back positive for lead poisoning. "It can be very overwhelming having -- many different people and professionals in your house taking wipes on ...
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Are You a Gun Enthusiast?
Workers and shooters at gun ranges throughout the United States are unaware that they may be at high risk for lead poisoning, the Detroit News reported Feb. 22
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Children with
lead poisoning
can suffer life-altering and
extremely
serious
conditions:
Damage to
the nervous
system and
to the brain
Behavioral
problems/
learning
disorder and
problems
Delayed/
slowed growth
Hearing
problems
Headaches
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Lead Poisoning Linked to Premature Death in Adults
Lead is the No. 1 health hazard for children, but a new study
indicates that more than 30 million American adults may be at risk of
premature death because of past exposure to the metal.
Read more...
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Adults
suffer
from lead
poisoning, and
lead affects
different bodies
in different
ways:
Reproductive
problems
Digestive
problems
Muscle/joint
pain
Pregnancy
difficulties
Nerve
disorders
Memory/
concentrat-ion
problems
High blood
pressure
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