Lead Information Lead is a poisonous metal that can damage nervous connections (especially in young children) and cause blood and brain disorders. Long term exposure to lead or its salts (especially soluble salts or the strong oxidant PbO2) can cause nephropathy, and colic-like abdominal pains. The historical use of lead acetate (also known as sugar of lead) by the Roman Empire as a sweetener for wine is considered by some to be the cause of the dementia which affected many of the Roman Emperors. At one point in time, some lead compounds, because of their sweetness, were used by candy makers. Although this has been banned in industrialized nations, there was a 2004 scandal involving lead-laced Mexican candy being eaten by children in California.[1]
The concern about lead's role in mental retardation in children has brought about widespread reduction in its use (lead exposure has been linked to schizophrenia). Lead-white paint has been withdrawn from sale in industralised countries. The yellow lead chromate is still in use; for example, Holland Colours Holcolan Yellow. Many older houses may still contain substantial lead in their old paint: it is generally recommended that old paint should not be stripped by sanding, as this generates inhalable dust.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lead
Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality The Oklahoma Lead-Based Paint Management Act designates the Department of Environmental Quality as the official agency for implementing the Lead-Based Paint Management Program. The Department operates a certification and accreditation program. Certification is required of all individuals...
http://www.deq.state.ok.us/AQDnew/lbp/index.htm
Lead-Based Paint Don't ever try to remove old, lead-based paint by yourself. It is absolutely essential that a professional contractor trained in proper handling and removal of lead-based paint perform the job. Untrained, unskilled contractors or amateur do-it-yourself efforts can greatly increase risk...
http://www.ci.great-falls.mt.us/ihttp://tms.ecol.net/realestate/lead.htmndex.php
HeimerŪ Engineering Late in 1996, Title X Federal legislation became effective. This requires (among other things) that prospective home purchasers be made aware of the possibility of lead-based paint in houses built prior to 1978. It is merely a disclosure law focusing on target buildings. The seller...
http://www.heimer.com/environment/lead_based_paint.html
National Institute of Building Sciences The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) was authorized by the U.S. Congress in the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, Public Law 93-383. In establishing NIBS, Congress recognized the need for an organization that could serve as an interface between government...
http://www.nibs.org/pubslead.html
