Ottawa, use of hazardous chemicals in modern homes dwindle. But be careful for those who still inhabit the old houses, the threat of lead and asbestos fibers (asbestos) can survive from generation to generation and trigger health problems.
The report released by the Canadian Environmental Law Association (Cela) recently said the renovation of old houses often trigger the release of dangerous toxins. Lead in the mix of old paint and asbestos in the ceiling among them.
Lead can lead to brain damage if inhaled by infants and children, so that developed countries have banned its use decades ago. In house paint, the compound was originally used to reproduce colors more shiny and durable.
The report released by the Canadian Environmental Law Association (Cela) recently said the renovation of old houses often trigger the release of dangerous toxins. Lead in the mix of old paint and asbestos in the ceiling among them.
Lead can lead to brain damage if inhaled by infants and children, so that developed countries have banned its use decades ago. In house paint, the compound was originally used to reproduce colors more shiny and durable.
Although it's not in use, lead is predicted to be found in high levels in old houses in Canada which was built in the 1930s. Toxins can be released when the house is being renovated so that the surface paint peeling or damaged.
Meanwhile, the asbestos in the past often used as a roof or ceiling barrier. Before banned its use in the 1990's, it is estimated there are 300,000 to 400,000 homes in Canada are using these harmful substances.
Asbestos fibers are inhaled off very easily with breathing air and then accumulate in vital organs like the lungs. In the lungs or other organs, the accumulation of these fibers can be a trigger deadly cancer called Malignant mesothelioma.
"If carefully renovated, the risk of lead contamination and asbestos in old houses can be avoided," said Theresa McClenaghan, executive director of the defect, as quoted by Reuters on Monday (03/07/2011).
Dust-dust and airborne contaminants harmful toxins which when renovated can be reduced by ensuring the circulation of air in the house is always awake. For workers or occupants, use the mask even though the renovations are completed if the air is still dusty.
by: detik health (Up / ir)
Meanwhile, the asbestos in the past often used as a roof or ceiling barrier. Before banned its use in the 1990's, it is estimated there are 300,000 to 400,000 homes in Canada are using these harmful substances.
Asbestos fibers are inhaled off very easily with breathing air and then accumulate in vital organs like the lungs. In the lungs or other organs, the accumulation of these fibers can be a trigger deadly cancer called Malignant mesothelioma.
"If carefully renovated, the risk of lead contamination and asbestos in old houses can be avoided," said Theresa McClenaghan, executive director of the defect, as quoted by Reuters on Monday (03/07/2011).
Dust-dust and airborne contaminants harmful toxins which when renovated can be reduced by ensuring the circulation of air in the house is always awake. For workers or occupants, use the mask even though the renovations are completed if the air is still dusty.
by: detik health (Up / ir)
