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Protection Measures to Control Lead Paint Hazards

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Lead is a heavy metal that is very poisonous and dangerous to human health. Even a limited amount of exposure to lead can be hazardous to our lives. But, since lead hazards are more common in older and substandard housing, lead poisoning is a real reflection of the affordable housing crisis. However, this was a thing of the past, still many housing projects don't adhere to the latest standards and guidelines set by our government and use lead-based paint while building homes. While there are some exceptions too! I am saying this because, during my house hunt, I’ve personally come across a green residential project- Green Lotus Avenue , that not only uses 100% lead-free paint but also encourages the practice of sustainable living This project is also IGBC certified because it is built with the major focus on reducing project’s impact on the earth’s environment. With the maximum utilization of natural resources, this is the Tricity’s first ever green residential proje...