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A quick definition of lead hazard:

A lead hazard is when people are exposed to a dangerous substance called lead. This can happen if they breathe in dust or touch things that have lead in them, like old paint or soil. Kids who are six years old or younger are most at risk of getting sick from lead. The government made laws to try to stop people from being exposed to lead, like the Toxic Substances Control Act and the Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act. If someone sells or rents a house that might have lead, they have to tell the new person and give them time to check for it. If someone gets sick from lead in a house, the owner might be responsible for not keeping the house safe.

A more thorough explanation:

A lead hazard refers to exposure to lead-based paint, lead-contaminated dust, and lead-contaminated soil. Children under six years old are most at risk for health problems from lead exposure. In 1976, Congress passed the Toxic Substances Control Act to regulate the production, importation, use, and disposal of certain chemicals, including lead-based paint, to reduce hazards to human health and the environment.

For example, if a child lives in a house built before 1978, there may be lead-based paint on the walls. If the paint chips or peels, the child could ingest the lead and suffer health problems.

In 1992, Congress passed the Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act to protect families from lead-contaminated paint, dust, and soil exposure. When selling or leasing a house built before 1978, the seller or landlord must provide the buyer or tenant with a lead hazard information pamphlet, disclose any known lead-based paint or hazards, and allow the buyer or tenant to conduct a risk assessment or inspection for the presence of lead-based paint hazards.

For example, if a landlord rents out an apartment built before 1978 and fails to disclose the presence of lead-based paint, they could be held liable if a tenant or their child suffers health problems from lead exposure.

Overall, a lead hazard is a serious health risk that can cause long-term health problems, especially for young children. It is important to take precautions and follow regulations to prevent exposure to lead-based paint, dust, and soil.

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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
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[] baddestbunny
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every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
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@Aromatic, Have to guess.
Dkk
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That sucks @Bunny do you have to go to the hospital?
[] baddestbunny
22:40
I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
23:49
it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
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windyMagician
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reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
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NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
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let’s get after it boys and girls
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I gtg to bed soon.
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Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
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