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Children Lead Poisoning Statistics


07 Jan

children lead poisoning statistics
Tainted Chinese toys?

I’m making a Public Service Announcement in my Contemporary Issues class about tainted Chinese toys. Do you know where I can get statistics on how many children in the US have died from lead poisoning and stuff like that?

Thanks!

look at some of these sources hope they help =]

Toxic Lead Smelting Operation in La Oroya, Peru


The Globeville childhood metals study: An exposure study : draft for public comment


The Globeville childhood metals study: An exposure study : draft for public comment




San Francisco childhood lead prevention program: Data evaluation, 1991-1997


San Francisco childhood lead prevention program: Data evaluation, 1991-1997



Lead Poisoning Wildlife


10 Oct

lead poisoning wildlife
Should using lead sinkers be banned in Minnesota?

It gets in the water and poisons wildlife.

http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/eco/nongame/projects/leadout.html

sure. ban lead for sinkers or lures. then ban any fishing line made from petrochemicals. then go further and ban any sharp object or metal hooks.
ban kittens for shark bait, ban stem cell research, ban abortions, ban everything that degrades, insults, harms or otherwise is on yours or anyone else’s agenda. then we can all become drunks and drug addicts and won’t worry about it.

Condor rescued from lead poisoning


Ingestion of Lead from Spent Ammunition: Implications for Wildlife and Humans


Ingestion of Lead from Spent Ammunition: Implications for Wildlife and Humans


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Proceedings of the Conference Ingestion of Spent Lead Ammunition: Implications for Wildlife and Humans. 12-15 May 2008, Boise State University, Idaho, United States of America Scientific evidence of the effects of lead on human health has brought forth large scale restrictions on its use, including the prohibition of lead in gasoline and paint. Responses on behalf of wildlife have been less f…

Condors of the Grand Canyon (American Wildlife)


Condors of the Grand Canyon (American Wildlife)


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This poem with footnotes was written to help wildlife and conservation organizations in the United States, prevent majestic condors from going into oblivion…

Lead Paint Washington State


05 Oct

lead paint washington state

Jewelry Trade Fairs

Trade organizations of jewelry

 

The list below includes some of the most famous trade shows for jewelry taking place in myriad countries. These shows give traders means to display and demonstrate their range of jewelry including gemstones, minerals, gold, silver and other jewelry related products. These trade shows happen to be world’s largest exhibition for jewelry attracting a huge crowd of people. Traders with their unique traditional jewelry as well as the costume jewelry participate in these exhibitions to offer people with unique jewelry choices.

 

These shows are an excellent means to display your products and build a strong network by getting noticed by traders in the same field. There are more than 2000 jewelry trade shows taking place across the world. Below is the list of some of the most popular jewelry shows in USA and Europe.

 

 

  • ABOUT J
  • Venue: Fiera di Vicenza           
  • City:Vicenza  ( Italy )
  • Month: 22.02 – 24.02 2009

 

 

  • PAVILLON DES ANTIQUAIRES ET DES BEAUX ARTS
  • Description: Furniture, Drawings, Paintings, Sculpture from the Renaissance to our days, Antiquities, Modernism, Photography, Design, Primitive Arts, Asian Art, Contemporary Glass, Jewellery, Silver, Carpets, Tapestries…  
  • Venue: Jardin des Tuilleries
  • City: Paris  ( France )
  • Month: 01.04 – 05.04 2009

 

  • PERU MODA
  • International Trade Show of Textile
  • Description:  Apparel, Footwear and Jewellery 
  • Venue: Museo de la Nacion     
  • City: Lima  ( Peru )
  • Month: April

 

  • GEM WORLD
  • Description: Gems & Precious Stones
  • Venue: Rimini Fiera
  • City: Rimini  ( Italy )
  • Month: April

 

  • MOSTRA EUROJÓIA
  • Description: Gold, Silver, Jewelry and Watches Exhibition        
  • Venue: Batalha Centro de Exposições  
  • City: Batalha  ( Portugal )
  • Month: May    

 

  • JEWELRY EXPO
  • Description: International Jewelry Exhibition     
  • Venue: International Fair Plovdiv           12.05 – 17.05 2009
  • City:Plovdiv  ( Bulgaria )
  • Month: May

 

  • EPHJ
  • Description: Watch and Jewellery Professional Environment Exhibition
  • Venue: Palais de Beaulieu         12.05 – 15.05 2009
  • City: Lausanne  ( Switzerland )
  • Month: May

 

 

  • JEWELLER EXPO UKRAINE
  • Description: International Specialized Exhibition in Jewelry                    
  • Venue: KievExpoPlaza Exhibition Center         
  • City: Kiev  ( Ukraine )
  • Month: Twice a year, May

 

  • JEWELLER MASH EXPO
  • Description: Specialized exhibition of equipment for jewelry production 
  • Venue: KievExpoPlaza Exhibition Center         
  • City: Kiev  ( Ukraine )
  • Month: May

 

  • SALON OF ACCESSORIES & FASHIONABLE ADORNMENTS
  • Description: Specialized exhibition of accessories and fashionable adornments   
  • Venue:  KievExpoPlaza Exhibition Center        
  • City: Kiev  ( Ukraine )
  • Month: May

 

  • International Exhibition of Gold,
  • Description: Jewelry and Silverware     
  • Venue: Fiera di Vicenza           
  • City: Vicenza  ( Italy )
  • Month: May

 

  • VICENZA ORO
  • Description: International Show dedicated to Gold and Silverware, Jewellery and Gemology     
  • Venue: Fiera di Vicenza
  • City: Vicenza  ( Italy )
  • Month: Thrice a year, May

 

  • NEW RUSSIAN STYLE (MOSCOW)
  • Description: International Specialized Exhibition of Gifts, Adornments and Watches
  • Venue: Gostiny Dvor – Moscow
  • City: year          Moscow ( Russia )
  • Month: May

 

  • CHIBIDUE
  • Description: International Exhibition of Gift Articles, Perfumery Items, Costume Jewelry and Smokers’ Supplies 
  • Venue: Fiera Milano City
  • City: Milan ( Italy )
  • Month: May

 

 

 

  • USA
  • LUXURY & PREMIERE
  • Description: Jewellery Event     
  • Venue: Fiera Milano City
  • City: Las Vegas, NV  ( USA – United States of America )
  • Month: May

 

  • USA
  • COUTURE JEWELRY COLLECTION & CONFERENCE
  • Description: Annual Couture Jewellery Collection & Conference           
  • Description: Wynn Las Vegas Resort
  • City: Las Vegas, NV  ( USA – United States of America )
  • Month: May    

 

  • ELITE LIFE
  • Description: International exhibition of golf industry, jewelry, yachts, motor boats, expensive and rare automobiles, horses, antiques, elite furniture and real estate, works of art and luxury articles, leisure and business aviation       
  • Venue: Le Meridien Moscow Country Club
  • City: Moscow  ( Russia )
  • Month: May

 

  • USA
  • THE JCK SHOW – LAS VEGAS
  • Description: Jewelry manufacturers, designers, and watch brands Exhibition      
  • Description: Sands Expo & Convention Center
  • City: Las Vegas, NV  ( USA – United States of America )
  • Month: 30.05 – 02.06 2009

 

  • USA
  • PORTLAND GIFT & ACCESSORIES SHOW
  • Description: Gift Shops, Furnishing Stores, Jewelry and Stationery Stores Show
  • Venue:  Oregon Convention Center      
  • City: Portland, OR  ( USA – United States of America )
  • Month: 30.05 – 02.06 2009

 

  • JUBINALE
  • Description: Jewellery & Watches Trade Fair   
  • Venue: Targi w Krakowie
  • City: Kracow  ( Poland )
  • Month: 05.06 – 07.06 2009

 

  • T-GOLD
  • Description: Jewelry & Gems Manufacturing Equipment International Exhibition
  • City: Vicenza  ( Italy )
  • Venue: Fiera di Vicenza           
  • Month: June

 

  • MODA SALONICA
  • Fashion Fair for Clothing, Accessories and Bijoux        
  • City: Thessaloniki  ( Greece )
  • Venue: Thessaloniki International Exhibition Centre       
  • Month: June

 

  • USA
  • INAST WEST – INTERNATIONAL NEW AGE SHOW
  • Description: Event Designed Specifically to Meet the Needs of Retailers Featuring New Age and Related Products           
  • Venue: Denver Merchandise Mart
  • CityDenver: CO  ( USA – United States of America )
  • Month: June     

 

  • USA
  • JA INTERNATIONAL JEWELRY SHOW
  • Description: Finest Jewelry Designers and Manufacturers Show
  • Venue: Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
  • City: New York, NY  ( USA – United States of America )
  • Month: July

 

  • USA
  • ORLANDO GIFT SHOW
  • Description: Gift, Jewelry & Accessories Exhibition      
  • Venue: Orange County Convention Center        01.08 – 04.08 2009
  • City: Orlando, FL  ( USA – United States of America )
  • Month: August

 

  • ISTANBUL JEWELRY SHOW
  • Description: International Jewelry, Silver, Watch and Equipment Fair    
  • Venue: CNR Expo Center       
  • City: Istanbul  ( Turkey )
  • Month: August

 

  • USA
  • SEATTLE GIFT SHOW
  • Description: Gift Shops, Furnishing Stores, Jewelry and Stationery Stores Show
  • Venue: Washington State Convention & Trade Center  
  • City: Seattle, WA  ( USA – United States of America )
  • Month: August

 

  • BIJOUX
  • Description: Exhibition of Costume Jewelry
  • Venue: Milano Nuovo Polo      
  • City: ( Italy )
  • Month:  September

 

  • ECLAT DE MODE – BIJORHCA
  • Description: International Exhibition of Watch, Jewelry, Costume Jewelry, and Fashion Accessories      
  • Venue: Paris Expo Porte de Versailles
  • City: Paris  ( France )
  • Month: September

 

  • MACEF AUTUNNO / PRIMAVERA
  • Description: International Home Show. Household and Gift Articles, Costume Jewelry, Perfumery and Fancy Items, Hardware, “Do It Yourself”                  
  • Venue: Fiera Milano Nuovo
  • City: Milan  ( Italy )
  • Month: September

 

  • MIDORA LEIPZIG
  • Description: The Leipzig Clocks, Watches and Jewelry Trade Fair        
  • Venue: Exhibition Centre Leipzig
  • City: Leipzig  ( Germany )
  • Month: September

 

  • ORHOPA
  • Description: Jewellery and Horology Business Event      once a year      
  • Venue: Parc Floral de Paris
  • City: Paris  ( France )
  • Month: September

 

  • INTERGIFT
  • Description: International Gift Fair        
  • Venue: Ifema – Parque Ferial Juan Carlos I       09.09 – 13.09 2009
  • City: Madrid  ( Spain )
  • Month: September

 

  • BISUTEX
  • Description: Fashion Jewelry and Accessories Trade Fair         
  • Venue: Ifema – Parque Ferial Juan Carlos I
  • City: Madrid  ( Spain )
  • Month: September       

 

  • GIFTRENDS MADRID
  • International Gift, Jewellery and Fashion            twice a year     
  • Venue: Ifema – Parque Ferial Juan Carlos I
  • City: Madrid  ( Spain )
  • Month: September
  • IBERJOYA
  • Description: International Jewelry, Silverware and Watch Exhibition      
  • City: Madrid  ( Spain )
  • Venue: Ifema – Parque Ferial Juan Carlos I      
  • Month: September

 

  • JEWELLER TECH
  • Description: International specialized trade fair of goods and services for jeweler production and trade  
  • Venue: Brothers Znamensky Olympic Center   
  • City: Moscow  ( Russia )
  • September

 

  • JUNWEX MOSCOW
  • Jewellery Wholesale Fair          once a year      
  • Venue: Gostiny Dvor – Moscow          
  • City: Moscow  ( Russia )
  • Month: September

 

  • CHOICE
  • Description: International Exhibition of Gold, ewelry and Silverware      
  • Venue: Fiera di Vicenza           
  • City: Vicenza  ( Italy )
  • Month:  September

 

  • OROGEMMA
  • International Show dedicated to Gold and Silverware, Jewellery and Gemology
  • Venue:  Fiera di Vicenza          
  • City:     Vicenza  ( Italy )
  • Month: September

 

  • JEWELLERY WORLD EXPO
  • Description: The Leading Trade Show serving Canada’s Fine Jewelry Market
  • Venue: Metro Toronto Convention Centre
  • City: Toronto  ( Canada )
  • Month: September

 

  • PORTOJÓIA
  • Description: International Jewelry, Gold and Watch Exhibition  
  • Venue: Exponor           
  • City: Porto  ( Portugal )
  • Month: September

 

  • WATCHES & JEWELLERY – HODINY A KLENOTY
  • Description: Specialized Exhibition of Watches and Jewels combined with Exhibition of Exclusive Gifts   once a year           
  • Venue: Prague Exhibition Grounds
  • City: Prague  ( Czech Republic )
  • Month: September

 

  • BEAUTY WORLD
  • Description: International Trade Fair for Cosmetics, Hairdressing, Style, Fashion, Lingerie and Bijouterie           
  • Venue: Estonian Fairs Centre
  • City: Tallinn  ( Estonia )
  • Month: October           

 

  • INTERGEM
  • Description: International Trade Fair for Gems, Jewellery and Gemstone Objects
  • Venue: Idar-Oberstein Fairgrounds
  • City: Idar-Oberstein  ( Germany )
  • Month: October           

 

  • SALÓN DE BISUTERIA
  • Description: Costume Jewellery, Gifts and Fashion Complements Show
  • Venue: Bilbao Exhibition
  • City: Bilbao  ( Spain )
  • Month: October,

 

  • USA
  • PORTLAND CASH & CARRY SHOW
  • Description: Gifts & Jewelry Show       
  • Venue: Oregon Convention Center       
  • City: Portland, OR  ( USA – United States of America )
  • Month: 09.10 – 11.10 2009

 

  • VEBO
  • Description: Exhibition of Sweet-Boxes, Gifts, Silverware, Fittings        
  • Venue: Mostra d’Oltremare      
  • City: Napoli  ( Italy )
  • Month: October

 

  • FOIRE INTERNATIONALE DE MONACO
  • Description: International Fair of de Monaco    
  • Venue: Espace Fontvieille
  • City: Monaco  ( Monaco )
  • Month: October

 

  • KOSMIMA
  • International Exhibition for Jewellery – Clocks & Watches – Precious Stones – Machinery and Equipment         
  • Venue: Thessaloniki International Exhibition Centre
  • City: Thessaloniki  ( Greece )
  • Month: October           

 

  • MILLIONAIRE FAIR – MUNICH
  • Description: International Luxury Goods Industry Fair   
  • City: Munich  ( Germany )
  • Venue: New Munich Trade Fair Centre
  • Month: October

 

 

  • MILLIONARE
  • Description: Millionaire Exhibition – Gateway to the Luxury Lifestyle     
  • City: Istanbul  ( Turkey )
  • Venue: CNR Expo Center       
  • Month: October

 

  • MINERALIENTAGE MÜNCHEN
  • Description: International Sales Exhibition (BÖRSE) and German Geological Trade Fair (GEOFA) for Minerals, Fossils, Crystals, Precious Stones        
  • City: Munich  ( Germany )
  • Venue: New Munich Trade Fair Centre
  • Month: 30.10 – 01.11 2009

 

  • MILLIONAIRE FAIR – MOSCOW
  • Description: International Luxury Goods Industry Fair   
  • Venue: Crocus-Expo IEC        
  • City: Moscow  ( Russia )
  • Month: Nov

 

  • MILLIONAIRE FAIR – ISTANBUL
  • Description: International Luxury Goods Industry Fair   
  • City: Istanbul  ( Turkey )
  • Venue: CNR Expo Center
  • Month: November

 

  • MILLIONAIRE UKRAINE
  • Description: International specialized Exhibition of Elite Goods and Services, Luxury and High Lifestyle Products           
  • Venue: Kiev International Exhibition Center      
  • City: Kiev  ( Ukraine )
  • Month: November

 

  • MILLIONAIRE SHOW
  • Description: International Luxury Fair   
  • Venue: Exhibition Centre ‘Acco International’   
  • City: Kiev  ( Ukraine )
  • Month: November

 

  • WATCHES & JEWELS
  • Description: International Trade Fair for Watches and Jewellery
  • City: Bratislava  ( Slovakia )
  • Venue: Bratislava Exhibition Ground     
  • Month: November

 

  • IFJA
  • Description: International Fashion Jewellery & Accessories Fair and International Watch & Clock Fair 
  • City: Casablanca  ( Morocco )
  • Venue: Casablanca      
  • Month: November

 

  • GEM EXHIBITION
  • Description: International Gem Exhibition          
  • City: Tampere  ( Finland )
  • Venue: Tampereen Messu        
  • Month: November

 

  • CHIBIMART – INVERNO
  • Description: Cash & Carry Exhibition of Costume Jewelry in semiprecious stones, precious stones, Silver Handicraft, Gift Items   
  • City: Milan  ( Italy )
  • Venue: Fiera Milano City
  • Month: November

 

  • JEWELLERY ARABIA
  • Description: Middle East International Gold, Jewelry, Clock & Watch Exhibition
  • City: Manama  ( Bahrain )
  • Venue: Bahrain International Exhibition & Convention Centre   
  • Month: November

 

  • MINERALS BRNO
  • Description: International Show for Minerals, Fossils, Precious Stones and Jewellery
  • City: Brno  ( Czech Republic )
  • Venue: Brno Exhibition Centre 
  • Month: November

 

  • LUXURY SHOW
  • Description: International Exhibition for Goods and Services of Luxury
  • Venue: Romexpo         
  • City: Bucharest  ( Romania )
  • Month: December

 

  • MINERALIEN HAMBURG
  • Description: International Show for Minerals, Fossils, Precious Stones and Jewellery
  • City: Hamburg  ( Germany )
  • Venue: Hamburg Messe und Congress 
  • Month: December

 

  • KARA – LES JOURNÉES DES JOAILLIERS CRÉATEURS
  • Description: Creative Jewelry show      
  • Venue: Carroussel du Louvre
  • City: Paris  ( France )
  • Month: December

 

  • MILLIONAIRE FAIR – AMSTERDAM
  • Description: International Luxury Goods Industry Fair   
  • Venue: RAI International Exhibition and Congress Centre         
  • City: Amsterdam  ( Netherlands )
  • Month: December

 

  • SALON INTERNATIONAL DE LA HAUTE HORLOGERIE
  • International Exhibition of Luxury Watches       
  • Venue: Palexpo           
  • City: Geneve  ( Switzerland )
  • Month: Jan. 2010

 

  • USA
  • INAST EAST – INTERNATIONAL NEW AGE SHOW
  • Description: Event Designed Specifically to Meet the Needs of Retailers Featuring           New Age and Related Products          
  • USA – Etats-Unis d’Amérique  
  • City: USA – United States of America )
  • Month: Jan. 2010

 

  • USA
  • MIAMI BEACH ANTIQUE JEWELRY & WATCH SHOW
  • Description: Antique Jewelry & Watch Show   
  • Venue: Miami Beach Convention Center
  • City: Miami, FL  ( USA – United States of America )
  • Month: 21.01 – 25.01 2010

 

  • PRINT’OR
  • Description: International Meeting of Jewelry and Watch Trade Professionals    
  • Venue: Eurexpo           
  • City: Lyon  ( France )
  • Month: 31.01 – 02.02 2010

 

 

  • JUNWEX-PRO
  • Description: International Jewellery Exhibition. Fine Jewellery. Precious Metals and Stones       
  • Venue: Lenexpo Fairgrounds   
  • City: St. Petersburg  ( Russia )
  • Month: Feb. 2010 (?)

 

  • PALM BEACH JEWELRY & ANTIQUE SHOW
  • Description: Palm Beach Jewelry & Antique Show       
  • Venue: Palm Beach County Convention Center
  • City: Palm Beach, FL  ( USA – United States of America )
  • Month: Feb. 2010

 

  • JUNWEX-PRO ST.PETERSBURG
  • Description: International Exhibition of Fine Jewellery & Precious Metals Expo
  • Venue: Lenexpo Fairgrounds   
  • City: St. Petersburg  ( Russia )
  • Month: Feb. 2010

 

  • ELITEXPO
  • Description: International specialized Jewellery Fair-Exhibition. Jewellery. Jewels and semi-jewels. Technologies, Equipment and Instruments for Jewellery Production. Bank metals. Watches. Bijouterie and costly Accessories. Antiques. Author’s works of Art          
  • Venue: Lviv Palace of Arts
  • City: Lviv  ( Ukraine )
  • Month: Feb. 2010 (?)

 

  • JUNWEX-TECH
  • Description: International Exhibition of Jewellery Technologies and EquipmentSt.
  • Venue: Lenexpo Fairgrounds
  • City: Petersburg  ( Russia )
  • Month: 03.02 – 07.02 2010

 

  • INHORGENTA EUROPE
  • Description: International Trade Fair for Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, Precious Stones, Pearls, Silverware and their Manufacturing Equipment         
  • Venue: New Munich Trade Fair Centre
  • City: Munich  ( Germany )
  • Month: 19.02 – 22.02 2010

 

  • BEAUTY MOLDOVA
  • Description: Decorative Cosmetics, Perfumery, Beauty Shop and Hairdresser’s Equipment and Accessories, Jewelry, Gems and Costume Jewelry   
  • Venue: I.E.C. Moldexpo           City: Chisinau  ( Moldova )
  • Month: 25.02 – 28.02 2010

 

  • MADE IN FRANCE
  • Description: ‘Haute-Façon’ Fair. Clothing (Ready-to-Wear, Women, Men, Children). Leather goods, Home linen, Jewellery, Fashion accessories, Lingerie            once a year
  • Venue: Carroussel du Louvre   
  • City:     Paris  ( France )
  • Month: March 2010 (?)

 

 

  • USA
  • MJSA EXPO NEW YORK
  • Description: Exhibition for Major Manufacturers, Bench Jewelers, Retail Buyers and Designers 
  • Venue: Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
  • City: New York, NY  ( USA – United States of America )
  • Month: March 2010

 

  • USA
  • BOSTON GIFT SHOW
  • Description: Wholesalers & Manufacturers International Gift Show       
  • City: Boston, MA  ( USA – United States of America )
  • Venue: Boston Convention & Exhibition Center
  • Month: March 2010

 

  • SIBJEWELRY
  • Description: International Exhibition of Jewelry, Precious Stones, Equipment for Treatment and Manufacturing, Clock and Watch Trade          
  • Venue: World Trade Center – Novosibirsk       
  • City: Novosibirsk  ( Russia )
  • Month: 03.03 – 06.03 2010

 

 

 

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Lead Poisoning Videos


24 Sep

lead poisoning videos

Tips to Recognize the Presence of Hazardous Materials

A chemical emergency occurs when a hazardous chemical has been released and the release has the potential for harming people’s health. Chemical releases can be unintentional, as in the case of an industrial accident, or intentional, as in the case of a terrorist attack. Some chemicals that are hazardous have been developed by military organizations for use in warfare. Examples are nerve agents such as sarin and VX, mustards such as sulfur mustards and nitrogen mustards, and choking agents such as phosgene. It might be possible for terrorists to get these chemical warfare agents and use them to harm people.

Many hazardous chemicals are used in industry (for example, chlorine, ammonia, and benzene). Others are found in nature (for example, poisonous plants). Some could be made from everyday items such as household cleaners. These types of hazardous chemicals also could be obtained and used to harm people, or they could be accidentally released. Scientists often categorize hazardous chemicals by the type of chemical or by the effects a chemical would have on people exposed to it. The categories/types used by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are as follows:

Biotoxins-poisons that come from plants or animals

Blister agents/vesicants-chemicals that severely blister the eyes, respiratory tract, and skin on contact

Blood agents-poisons that affect the body by being absorbed into the blood

Caustics (acids)-chemicals that burn or corrode people’s skin, eyes, and mucus membranes (lining of the nose, mouth, throat, and lungs) on contact

Choking/lung/pulmonary agents-chemicals that cause severe irritation or swelling of the respiratory tract (lining of the nose and throat, lungs)

Incapacitating agents-drugs that make people unable to think clearly or that cause an altered state of consciousness (possibly unconsciousness)

Long-acting anticoagulants-poisons that prevent blood from clotting properly, which can lead to uncontrolled bleeding

Metals-agents that consist of metallic poisons

Nerve agents-highly poisonous chemicals that work by preventing the nervous system from working properly

Organic solvents-agents that damage the tissues of living things by dissolving fats and oils

Some kinds of chemical accidents or attacks may cause you to come in contact with dangerous chemicals. Coming in contact with a dangerous chemical may make it necessary for you to remove and dispose of your clothing right away and then wash yourself. Removing your clothing and washing your body will reduce or remove the chemical so that it is no longer a hazard. This process is called decontamination.

In general, exposure to a chemical in its liquid or solid form will require you to remove your clothing and then thoroughly wash your exposed skin. Exposure to a chemical in its vapor (gas) form generally requires you only to remove your clothing and the source of the toxic vapor.

If you think you have been exposed to a chemical release, but you have not heard from emergency coordinators, you can follow the washing and clothing disposal directions in the following selection.

Act quickly and follow the instructions of local emergency coordinators. Every situation can be different, so local emergency coordinators might have special instructions for you to follow. The three most important things to do if you think you may have been exposed to a dangerous chemical are to (1) quickly remove your clothing, (2) wash yourself, and (3) dispose of your clothing. Here’s how:

  • Removing your clothing:
    • Quickly take off clothing that has a chemical on it. Any clothing that has to be pulled over your head should be cut off instead of being pulled over your head.
    • If you are helping other people remove their clothing, try to avoid touching any contaminated areas, and remove the clothing as quickly as possible.

  • Washing yourself:
    • As quickly as possible, wash any chemicals from your skin with large amounts of soap and water. Washing with soap and water will help protect you from any chemicals on your body.
    • If your eyes are burning or your vision is blurred, rinse your eyes with plain water for 10 to 15 minutes. If you wear contacts, remove them and put them with the contaminated clothing. Do not put the contacts back in your eyes (even if they are not disposable contacts). If you wear eyeglasses, wash them with soap and water. You can put your eyeglasses back on after you wash them.

  • Disposing of your clothes:
    • After you have washed yourself, place your clothing inside a plastic bag. Avoid touching contaminated areas of the clothing. If you can’t avoid touching contaminated areas, or you aren’t sure where the contaminated areas are, wear rubber gloves or put the clothing in the bag using tongs, tool handles, sticks, or similar objects. Anything that touches the contaminated clothing should also be placed in the bag. If you wear contacts, put them in the plastic bag, too.
    • Seal the bag, and then seal that bag inside another plastic bag. Disposing of your clothing in this way will help protect you and other people from any chemicals that might be on your clothes.
    • When the local or state health department or emergency personnel arrive, tell them what you did with your clothes. The health department or emergency personnel will arrange for further disposal. Do not handle the plastic bags yourself.

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Lead Poisoning - A Parent's Guide to Prevention


Lead Poisoning – A Parent’s Guide to Prevention



Learn how to protect your children. Lead poisoning is the #1 environmental childhood disease….

Lead Poisoning Glass


22 Aug

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Dr De’Ath will spice things up for World Cup:WHAT’S IN a name? Well the England soccer squad will be hoping not much in relation to the chef who will be cooking all of their meals during the soccer World Cup in South Africa. Tim De’Ath, who previously catered for Hollywood film stars and the marginally less famous players of West Ham United, will look to pamper, in culinary terms, Wayne Rooney …
The LEAD Group – Introduction of Lead Poisoning and DIY Sampling Kit


Homax 5250 Household Lead Test Kit


Homax 5250 Household Lead Test Kit


$11.00


Homax Corp. 5250 – 2Pk Lead Testing Kit, Lead check test swabs detect lead on any surface within 1 minute. To use the test swab just squeeze the test swab firmly at the 2 points indicated, shake and then continue to squeeze until yellow liquid appears on…

Lead Paint Abatement Maryland


06 Aug

Prof. Donald Gifford on Litigation and Legislation


Lead-based paint abatement and repair and maintenance study in Baltimore : findings based on two years of follow-up (SuDoc EP 5.2:L 46/2)


Lead-based paint abatement and repair and maintenance study in Baltimore : findings based on two years of follow-up (SuDoc EP 5.2:L 46/2)




The lead-based paint abatement repair & maintenance study in Baltimore: Historic framework and study design


The lead-based paint abatement repair & maintenance study in Baltimore: Historic framework and study design



Lead Poisoning Lead Based Paint


04 Jun

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Do they still make and sell lead based paint?

I was curious as to if they still produce lead based paint and if so what is it used for? My 14 month old son has been showing signs of a possible mild lead poisoning. I have an appointment with a doctor but was curious before hand.

Thank you.

No…not any more, but if you live in a home built before 1978, there may be lead based paint on the walls (maybe under layers of latex paint.)

While that is the most common source of lead poisoning for children, there are others.

Lead Poisoning Prevention – Cereal Bowl :30


The Trouble with Lead: Prevention of Lead Poisoning During a Home Remodeling or Renovation


The Trouble with Lead: Prevention of Lead Poisoning During a Home Remodeling or Renovation


$45.00


If you are planning any home renovation or remodeling, watch this videotape first. This video has three sections: 1) The Trouble With Lead – How can lead hurt my family and how can lead poisoning be prevented. 2) Steps in Reducing Lead Hazards – Simple steps to reduce exposure, Checking for existing hazards, Dealing with lead-based paint, Doing small projects safely, Demonstration of window replac…

First Alert LT1 Premium Lead Test Kit


First Alert LT1 Premium Lead Test Kit


$7.98


This complete test kit can be used to easily check for poisonous lead on any surface including: toys, dishes, paint, dust, mini-blinds, food cans, plumbing, water, and other items. The kit can be used in your house to test up to four separate surfaces for lead content and provides immediate results. 1) Wipe the toy clean 2) Dip the enclosed cotton swab into the solution provided 3) Rub i…

Lead Poisoning Statistics Us


10 May

Late Night Part 2: The Vegetarian Vlog

Free Lead Poisoning Testing


16 Apr

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Area schools check artificial turf for lead
Reports of high levels of lead on two athletic fields with artificial turf in New Jersey have some Columbus-area athletics directors scrambling to examine their turf.
New Lead Test Pain Free For Kids

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