Category Archives: Lead Safe Certified

Are you planning to buy or rent a home built before 1978?

Posted on February 10, 2011 by admin

Many houses and apartments built before 1978 have paint that contains lead (called lead-based paint). Lead from paint, chips, and dust can pose serious health hazards if not taken care of properly. Federal law requires that individuals receive certain information … Continue reading →

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Expectations from a Lead Safe Certified Firm

Posted on June 25, 2010 by admin

The United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) new regulation, the Lead: Regulation, Repair and Painting (RRP) is effective April 22, 2010. All contractors and remodelers working in homes and facilities built pre 1978 are required to be trained and certified … Continue reading →

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What is a Lead-Safe Certified Firm?

Posted on June 11, 2010 by admin

The Emergency Protection Agency (EPA) is a government bureau that protects human health and environment through the imposition of laws legislated by Congress to rebuild, guard and strengthen the environment, guarantee public health and sound economy. There is an increased … Continue reading →

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Importance of Lead Safe Initiatives

Posted on May 28, 2010 by admin

One of the most harmful pollutants is lead. In late 1991, the Department of Health and Human Services names lead as the “number one threat to the health of children in the United States”. There are countless ways that human … Continue reading →

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All about Lead Safe Initiative

Posted on May 14, 2010 by admin

Lead is harmful to both young and old, especially to children and babies. The danger of lead poisoning is a fact; it is found in many other substances and its fumes even pollute the air. Measures have been adapted to … Continue reading →

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Lead Paint Risk for Pre-1978 Homes

Posted on April 30, 2010 by admin

Since the end of the ‘90’s, much concern was directed to the hazardous effects of lead. Today, there are laws that ban products containing lead and establish strict measures to ensure safety from its toxicity. What about the safety of … Continue reading →

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