Winnipeg Free Press

Winnipeg Free Press (Newspaper) - October 31, 1993, Winnipeg, Manitoba Winnipeg free october Low level Lead poisoning considered major threat to preschool children by Bonnie staff t owl Evel Lead poisoning i in the Home is increasingly a considered a major Environ mental health threat especially to warns Chc Canada mortgage and housing corp at highest risk Are developing fetuses and preschool one of the major problems is with older houses being renovate says Ken senior technical resources officer with a macs Winnipeg if your Home was built before the paint May contain Small amounts of if it was built before some of the paint Likely has a High Lead Lea based paint int danger Ous if its in Good Zuly Niak the problem arises when it flakes or turns into renovating releases paint dust and paint which May get on childrens hands and toys and then into their exposure can impair a Childs brain and the development of the nervous in the hundreds of Law suits have been launched Over the says John a local building science specialist and partner with Appin who has taken courses on Safe handling and removal of the the concern in the mostly revolves around the generation of dust from the paint especially for and especially around windows and children bite or gnaw painted it turns out that Lea based paint tastes Hockman adding the has imposed strict rules for renovation projects where Lead based paint is one Way of reducing risk is to wipe around Sills and doors a few times a week with alcohol based baby wipes to pick up any paint he recon Many exterior paints still con Tain he adding that manufacturers have removed it Only recently from Interior symptoms of Lead poisoning include difficulty Zirri poor attention stomach cramps and to Check for Start by look ing at windows and trim work where paint May be breaking Down from sunlight and weather Chc also Check porches and Homes 40 years or older can be assumed to contain Lead but it May also be present in newer before take paint samples and have them test kits Home test kits sold by Appin associates and other local Compa Nies can Tell you if Lead is pre but cant measure the a certified Labora tory can do a More Complete anal if the paint is in Good condition and in a location where children Arent Likely to Chew on it leave Kulyniak if its dont remove or replace the old or cover it with dry Wall or though covering int a Perma nent its often the Easi cheapest and safest especially for Walls and baseboards and other trim can be replaced with Lea free but be careful not to disturb the paint when removing the old fix removing old paint is potentially the most hazardous strict safety precautions Are so learn what they Are and make sure there followed by a qualified Chc Hockman says removing old paint with a heat gun can be because it creates Vapours with Lead Content that can be another source of Lead is track Din dirt from streets and to reduce Kulyniak recommends leaving your shoes at the vacuuming rugs with a Power eliminating rugs in childrens play and using a Damp mop on Lead can remain in soil for Sev eral so consider whether it May be contaminating your Gar Dens fruits and in houses built before its possible the drinking water May be picking up Lead from Lead Copper tubing joined with Lead or from brass fix Lead accumulates when water sits in the so let the water run for a few minutes before drinking especially first thing in the since hot water picks up More Lead then cold dont use hot tap water for cooking or baby for additional Call a macs Winnipeg Branch at 983 order one or both of their called Lead in your Home order number Nha 6624 and old Lead and your family health order number Nha 6625 from Box 10 fort Winnipeg ossified display ads includes ads with Borders and graphics to ensure please fax your and three working Days prior to run add one Day if proof is 6977375 Leedgar apartment Call the rent line 958rent open House Garden City sunday 4 Bluebell of Sinclair filled with 4 by 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