Author: John Pesce Publisher: ISBN: Category : Medical Languages : en Pages : 156
Book Description
Lead paint poisoning has become a major health issue today; it is the number one environmental threat to children. Some 50 million homes are contaminated & one child out of nine is at risk of being harmed by this silent poison. In addition to the health risks, the public should also be aware of the potential for overpricing & poor quality in the lead paint industry. The public needs an authoritative resource to turn to. THE LEAD PAINT PRIMER is geared to answer the major questions of the average person. Written by two experts, it is an easy-to-understand guide identifying & remedying the problem of lead paint exposure. This book was created with the intent to clearly lay out the facts behind the problem & the steps to take if it affects you or your family. "The authors have a commendable style of presentation...that thoroughly embraces the subject in a refreshing combination of lay & technical language meant to reach the widest audience...the authors are to be complimented for its thoroughness & practical approach...it gives needed insight." --Samuel Meites, Clinical Chemistry Review, Vol. 37, No. 11, 1991. To order: Phone: (617) 662-3300.
Author: Sherry Petersik Publisher: Artisan ISBN: 1579656765 Category : House & Home Languages : en Pages : 337
Book Description
This New York Times bestselling book is filled with hundreds of fun, deceptively simple, budget-friendly ideas for sprucing up your home. With two home renovations under their (tool) belts and millions of hits per month on their blog YoungHouseLove.com, Sherry and John Petersik are home-improvement enthusiasts primed to pass on a slew of projects, tricks, and techniques to do-it-yourselfers of all levels. Packed with 243 tips and ideas—both classic and unexpected—and more than 400 photographs and illustrations, this is a book that readers will return to again and again for the creative projects and easy-to-follow instructions in the relatable voice the Petersiks are known for. Learn to trick out a thrift-store mirror, spice up plain old roller shades, "hack" your Ikea table to create three distinct looks, and so much more.
Author: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Publisher: CreateSpace ISBN: 9781505297577 Category : Languages : en Pages : 82
Book Description
Every child should have a lead-safe home. That's why HUD is working to create lead-safe affordable housing through outreach and public education, a lead hazard control grant program, worker training, and the enforcement of regulations. This guide is one part of HUD's comprehensive approach to lead safety in the home. If you perform routine maintenance on homes or apartments built before 1978, this guide will help you plan and carry out your work safely. Step-by-step instructions and illustrations explain and show what you need to do to protect yourself and your clients if you are working in older housing that could contain lead paint. This Field Guide is a valuable tool that thousands of workers and contractors across the country are using as part of a national effort to eliminate childhood lead poisoning.
Author: Gene Hamilton Publisher: Innova Publishing ISBN: 9780974937359 Category : House & Home Languages : en Pages : 228
Book Description
Whether you're building or buying your first home, embarking on a remodeling project, or just trying to figure out how to fix or repair an item in your home, this valuable book is the perfect place to turn for help. From buying painting equipment to installing window and decks, you'll find the inside information you need to make your home improvement project go faster and easier.
Author: Monona Rossol Publisher: ISBN: Category : Art Languages : en Pages : 348
Book Description
New third edition! This classic art reference shows artists how to handle materials safely while practicing their craft. Dozens of at-a-glance tables and charts present vital information about art materials, ingredients, technical hazards, proper protective equipment, and safe work practices simply and accurately. This brand-new third edition is now completely revised and expanded to detail lifesaving new safety and ventilation equipment, present urgent new discoveries on toxins and pollutants found in arts and crafts materials, and explain the controversies surrounding new government regulations. A virtual lifesaver for all art and craft workers.
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