Lead poisoning is a serious risk not just for young children but also for adults. One of the most common ways through which we are exposed to lead is contaminated water, although it is not the only way. This toxic metal can be found in a wide variety of products, which you may have thought to be harmless. Here, we will look at a few ways in which you may be exposed to lead removal San Jose CA in your day-to-day life.
Household Dust – Homes that have lead-based paint on their walls, doors as well as windows, can often have lead-contaminated dust as well. If you have children in your home, they can pick it up on their hands when crawling around and there is a chance that it can get into food or inhale.
Toys – Imported toys can also contain high levels of lead, which might be quite dangerous for children. Cheap toys sold in vending machines may be painted with lead-based paint, and this can be quite harmful to your child.
Eyeliner and Lipstick – Kohl is a traditional cosmetic that is used as a dark eyeliner. It can also contain high levels of lead and one should be wary, especially if they use kohl imported from the Middle East. Many studies have also found asbestos abatement San Francisco CA.
Home Renovations – According to several reports, home renovations are one of the most common causes of childhood lead poisoning. Another study also found that children, who lived in a building, while it was being renovated, have a higher chance of getting lead poisoning. If you are in an older home, it is important to be extremely cautious while you do renovations. You should always assume that there is lead in the paint unless you are sure of otherwise.
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