Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Circumstances That Prompt A Lead Cleanup

By Darcy Deleo


Metal toxicity can lead to severe illness. Even a low level of exposure can cause health problems such as stomach pain and nausea after less than a day's contact. Toxicity is sometimes noticed when one has a metallic taste in one's mouth. Constipation or bloody diarrhea are also symptoms of toxicity. There are legal requirements to reduce the use of the metal so few suffer from symptoms. People with houses and work environments built 40 years ago or more are most at risk. A lead cleanup can reduce hazards for those living in affected buildings.

The metal is poorly absorbed through the skin but dusts can have minor effects on the eyes. Pain and eye watering can happen with exposure. Ingestion of the metal only produces symptoms when high doses are taken in. This can cause vomiting and tiredness. Children experience the most serious symptoms from ingestion.

The long term impact of airborne dust inhalation is the most harmful. When blood tests show high levels of heavy metal compounds, the severity of toxicity isn't necessarily reflected. This is because levels are influenced by the person's unique response to the metal as well as the type of metal that is present. Most people have a low blood level of heavy metals. Severe levels are considered to be higher than 100 dl.

Concentration, behavior and coordination can all be caused by long term exposure. Vision changes and blindness can also occur. Gastritis, colic and kidney problems can result from moderate exposure. The carcinogenic properties of the compound are poorly understood. People who work in metal-rich environments are known to have an increased risk of some types of cancer.

Pregnant women and their unborn children are severely affected by exposure. Mothers with toxic levels have a higher chance of miscarriage and their children may experience reduced neurological development. The compound may exist in some household products, soil, paint and certain work environments. Government restrictions since the Seventies have reduced the use of heavy metals.

RRP supplies can help one to test for the existence of the metal in one's environment, protect one from exposure and separate metal-rich environments from other areas. Abatement products can be used to clean away dust and remove the toxic substance from an area. Encapsulants allow one to remove toxic paint while treated wipes allow one to temporarily control hazardous environments.

Any symptoms indicate toxicity but there are also affects that don't produce symptoms. The WHO claims that blood levels over ten need to be treated. Levels higher than 100 can cause cerebral edema, which can result in seizures, brain herniation, coma and death. It's imperative that all displaying toxicity perform a lead cleanup.




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