Lead exposure is a serious health risk that can cause a variety of issues in people of all ages. Unfortunately, lead use was incredibly prevalent in paint, stains, plumbing fixtures, and more for several decades, so it’s still quite prominent in older buildings. If you’re occupying such a structure, it’s important to know about the… Read more »
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Debunking Common Myths About Lead Paint
If you want to create a safe work environment in an older commercial building, understanding the risks associated with lead paint is crucial. Despite lead-based paint use was banned in residential homes in the United States in 1978, lead-based paint continues to be a significant health hazard in many older buildings. Unfortunately, there are still… Read more »
How to Identify Lead Paint
Soft, malleable, and toxic to humans, lead is a material that should not be taken lightly. Unfortunately, many homes and buildings throughout the U.S. and here in Kansas City contain lead. How? Through lead paint. Widely used for over a century, lead paint was only banned in 1978. This means that a home or office… Read more »
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