lead dust
Old paint particulate
Lead dust consists of tiny particles of lead, a toxic heavy metal.
It accumulates in older buildings where lead paint has deteriorated or been disturbed during renovation.
Lead dust poses serious health risks, especially to children, causing developmental delays and neurological damage.
The inspector found dangerous levels of lead dust on the windowsills.
- paintColored coating substance
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- poisoningHarmful substance exposure
- health hazardThreat to physical wellbeing
- hazardSource of potential harm
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- LeadPb, galena, leaded gasoline
- Air Pollutantssmoke, smog, soot, exhaust, fumes
- metal particlesiron filings, gold flakes, aluminum powder, metal flakes
- respiratory irritantsmold spores, pet dander, pollen, smoke, cigarette smoke
- Fine Particlesparticulate matter, PM2.5, aerosols, soot, fly ash
- workplace safetyworkplace safety, PPE, safety standards, worker safety, goggles
toxic heavy metal contaminants vs. benign materials
lead dustcalcium powder
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