Many people have at least heard that old paint can contain lead that can be harmful. The lead found in old paint is considered inorganic lead. Inorganic lead compounds are classified as “probably carcinogenic to humans”. A carcinogen is defined as any substance or agent that tends to produce a cancer.

LEAD DEFINITION AND EXPOSURE

The CDC defines lead as, “Lead is a soft, blue-gray metal. Lead occurs naturally, but much of its presence in the environment stems from its historic use in paint and gasoline and from ongoing or historic mining and commercial operations.”

EXPOSURE RISKS AT WORK AND HOME

In terms of […]