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Lead paint is common in Australian buildings built before 1971, as stated in.
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The recommended amount of lead in domestic paint has declined from 50 per cent before 1965 to 0.1 per cent in 1997, according to.
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Lead exposure is also common in workplaces involving the use of lead compounds, as mentioned in.
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Lead is still used in lead-acid batteries and some ceramic glazes, as reported in.
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The recommended amount of lead in domestic paint has declined from 50 per cent before 1965, to 1 per cent in 1965. In 1992, it was reduced to 0.25 per cent, and in 1997 it was further reduced to 0.1 per cent.
Lead in house paint - DCCEEW
dcceew.gov.au
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The use of lead in things such as toys, cosmetics, ceramics and water pipes is now restricted in Australia. However, lead is still used in lead-acid batteries and some ceramic glazes.
Lead poisoning | healthdirect
healthdirect.gov.au
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In Australia the most common source of lead exposure is at workplaces involving the use of lead compounds. Workers can also sometimes bring lead residues into their home on their work clothes, skin, hair and equipment after contact with lead.
Lead exposure and your health - Better Health Channel
betterhealth.vic.gov.au
To protect yourself and your family, always choose a qualified painter trained in lead paint management. Find a lead paint qualified painter. The discovery linking lead paint with health issues…
Australian Lead Paint Hazards and Risks
painters.edu.au
Lead exposure. Lead can be found in batteries, cigarettes, paints and imported toys. Young children, pregnant women and people with an iron deficiency have a higher risk of lead poisoning.…
Lead exposure - healthywa.wa.gov.au
healthywa.wa.gov.au
Paint dust can then be inhaled, or some children may eat chips of paint containing lead ," Prof Guest said. Lead is toxic to multiple body systems, including the central nervous…
Lead-based paint warning for DIY Victorians
health.vic.gov.au
Sanding lead based paint creates dust that can be inhaled or swallowed. Older buildings. Lead flashing in roofing materials. Contaminated water from pipes. Lead is used in the make up…
Lead Poisoning - NSW Poisons Information Centre
nsw.gov.au
