After its heavy usage until the 1980’s, lead paint was officially banned for its extremely dangerous health effects upon inhalation – namely Lead Poisoning. While lead can be found in the air, water, and soil, the most common way to contract Lead Poisoning is inhaling the dust of lead-containing paint. While lead paint has been...
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Asbestos used to be a beloved friend of the construction industry. Since the 1960’s, the lethal effects of this material have been discovered. But, we are still in the thick of this issue – specifically in our schools.
Asbestos was a popular product for an entire century since the 1880s. This man-made material is loved for its heat resistant properties, commonly used for insulation. If a building was built before the mid-twentieth century, it almost certainly contains asbestos in its lining. The issue is that when this material turns into dust, it can...