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Renovation SafetyIntroduction - Published: 02 Feb 2006 Buildings contain many types of materials and associated chemicals. Unless managed and handled properly some of these can affect the health of people doing renovations, their families, neighbours and the environment. more .. Hazardous Materials Found in Houses - Published: 02 Feb 2006 Some of the hazardous materials that can be found in a building's structure include: more .. Health Impacts - Published: 02 Feb 2006 Exposure to some materials and associated chemicals can potentially cause a variety of health impacts ranging from short-term problems (lethargy, headaches, nausea and skin rashes) to more serious conditions (respiratory problems, nerve damage, allergies, severe poisoning and possibly cancer). more .. Safe Renovation Practices - Published: 02 Feb 2006 Protecting yourelf and others from hazards is easy if you use the following steps: more .. Hazards - Published: 03 Feb 2006 LeadLead paint and asbestos were widely used in the construction of houses and domestic building stock in NSW. Lead paint was used domestically up to 1870 with some types containing up to 50% lead. The paint you buy now contains very small amounts oflead. Lead is still used in industrial coatings and some specialised paints. For further information go to the Leadsafe website for information on general lead issues or the NSW Dept of the Environment & Climate Change website for information on lead in paints, stained glass and other materials. (Search for 'lead') more .. |
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