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November 22, 2019 by FCI Admin

Why is Lead Paint Still Present in Homes and Housing?

Removing old paint from the wall with a metal spatula.Today we still have the legacy of lead paint in homes and businesses across the United States, even though the risks and bans have been long known. When we discover that commonly used construction materials are toxic, it is a very gradual process to enact state and federal bans against it and begin recovery. The risks of lead from lead paint had been well known for decades if not centuries, but the slow march of government, intensive lobbying, and dragging lawsuits took a long time to enact change. Let’s look at why lead paint is still present in so many buildings, using an example that is close to home. [Read more…] about Why is Lead Paint Still Present in Homes and Housing?

Filed Under: Blog, Lead Tagged With: Boston, Children, Lead Paint, Lead Poisoning, Lead RRP Rule

June 21, 2019 by FCI Admin

Mold in Schools: What Parents Should Be Aware Of

Young woman with son during teacher-parent meeting at school.Does your kid have the sniffles, or is it something else? Children, especially those with strong allergies or asthma, can be very sensitive to air quality. If your kid complains of certain symptoms or smells at school, there could be a mold problem at school. This article will give you some basic information on how mold forms in schools, symptoms to watch out for, and what you can do as a parent to get to the bottom of it. [Read more…] about Mold in Schools: What Parents Should Be Aware Of

Filed Under: Blog, Mold Tagged With: Children, Mold, Mold Exposure, Mold In Schools, Parent, Schools

February 28, 2019 by FCI Admin

The Importance of Checking for Lead in Schools & Childcare Facilities

Bright room or hallway in the school backpacks and bags on hooks.Lead, just like many of the heavy metals, is hazardous to the human body. But until other hazardous substances were controlled at the federal and state level, lead’s use – specifically in paint as a coloration and material enhancing aid – was only regulated after 1978. As the years progressed and the harmful effects have been better documented, it’s become more than just critical to protect children from lead poisoning, but also the law to have child-care facilities like daycare centers and school inspected for lead paint. As such, it’s vital to get your building inspected if there are children present. [Read more…] about The Importance of Checking for Lead in Schools & Childcare Facilities

Filed Under: Blog, Lead Tagged With: Childcare, Children, Lead, Lead Paint, Lead Poisoning, Schools

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