lead-paint

Between August and mid-October of 2007, the company undertook three large-scale recalls affecting some 20 million toys and stemming from lead-paint risks and potentially harmful magnetic parts.

Fisher-Price Recalls Millions of Tricycles Melanie Trottman 2010

Yes, we understand that lead in gasoline and paint was toxic, because it was aerosolized (kids inhaled lead-paint dust and gasoline fumes from cars), but there is no compelling evidence that lead or lead alloy bullets are creating a particular, much less omnipresent hazard.

Thoughts on Lead Bans 2009

Recommendations for protecting against lead include efforts as minimal as using duct tape or contact-paper to cover a lead-paint section of the house.

Cali Slaughter: Grassroots and Clean Air in Pilsen Cali Slaughter 2011

Last year, the Environmental Protection Agency enacted a ruling designed to protect consumers from lead-paint poisoning, which can lead to nerve disorders and memory loss.

Small Businesses Decry Regulation Sarah E. Needleman 2011

Yes, we understand that lead in gasoline and paint was toxic, because it was aerosolized (kids inhaled lead-paint dust and gasoline fumes from cars), but there is no compelling evidence that lead or lead alloy bullets are creating a particular, much less omnipresent hazard.

Thoughts on Lead Bans 2009

Recommendations for protecting against lead include efforts as minimal as using duct tape or contact-paper to cover a lead-paint section of the house.

Cali Slaughter: Grassroots and Clean Air in Pilsen Cali Slaughter 2011

Before your next exterior-painting project, read up on the EPA's new lead-paint rule.

With new federal lead-paint rule in effect, you might need to hire a certified pro 2010

A new federal rule aimed at reducing exposure to toxic lead-paint chips and dust requires renovators to be trained and certified in EPA-approved methods of containing and cleaning up work areas.

EPA rules on lead paint in home renovations will soon take effect Deborah K. Dietsch 2010

But that's not enough to meet the current need for certified remodelers, insists the National Association of Home Builders, which petitioned EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson this month to delay implementing the lead-paint rule.

EPA rules on lead paint in home renovations will soon take effect Deborah K. Dietsch 2010

(Ratings are available to subscribers; we also looked at lead-paint test kits.)

Weekend Project: Avoid these dangers lurking inside your home 2010