National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week and Protecting Children, Building Occupants, and Workers from Exposure Risks

National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (NLPPW) takes place this week. Each year during NLPPW, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) join forces to bring together individuals, organizations, industry, and state and local governments to increase lead awareness and reduce childhood exposures to the toxic heavy metal.

These efforts continue to be a critical area of focus as HUD warns there are still millions of households with children under 6 years of age with lead exposure hazards. CDC also shares that protecting children from exposure to lead is important for lifelong good health as no safe blood lead level in children has been identified. Even low levels of lead in blood have been shown to negatively affect a child’s intelligence, ability to pay attention, and academic achievement.

“Unfortunately, lead can still be found inside and outside of residential, institutional, and commercial buildings in New York and across the nation,” said Frank Selamie, President of CTSI. “In most cases, the main source of lead comes from lead-based paints, which were used before 1978. Water is another all too common exposure risk, as lead pipes and brass fixtures can leach it into drinking water. Some children can even be exposed to lead dust due to their parents’ jobs.”

CTSI is proud to support the efforts of NLPPW. Their industrial hygiene and environmental specialists offer testing, consulting, and training services for lead and lead-based paint-related projects. On the team are EPA lead certified risk assessors and inspectors who have successfully performed thousands of projects for schools, universities, daycare centers, and other government, commercial, and institutional clients. CTSI’s services comply with the NYC Department of Health, HUD, and EPA guidelines to protect children, workers, and building occupants.

To learn more about lead or other industrial hygiene, indoor air quality, environmental, health, and safety services, please visit www.ctsiweb.com, email contactus@ctsiweb.com , or call (212) 971-7016.

About CTSI
Established in 1992, Consulting & Testing Services, Inc. (CTSI) was founded on one strong commitment: to provide efficient and expert services to clients based on professionalism, innovation, and cost-effective solutions. This commitment has been furthered by CTSI’s reputation for fostering client relationships in all sectors of the Environmental Health, Safety, and Construction industries. CTSI prides itself in utilizing a high-quality service based on its diverse team of staff and professionals’ concise recommendations and solutions to the most pressing dilemmas. The company operates offices in New York and Florida that service clients across the United States.

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