Dangers of Lead

Lead can have many subtle, but serious, long term health effects. Lead is a cumulative poison. When inhaled, ingested or absorbed through the skin, lead is toxic to virtually every human organ. From a single exposure, lead is quickly distributed and stored through the body where it remains a long term source of internal exposure. Exposure to lead can have a broad range of health effects depending on the amount of lead present and the length of exposure.

Generally, the greater the exposure, the greater the impact on health, though children will be more affected at lower levels of exposure than adults.

• Source; NSW Lead Reference Centre and the Workers Health Centre, Granville

Lead Free Flashing

Lead is a traditional roofing material used for flashings to prevent water penetrating joints. Evo Building Products Australia produces an innovative range of lead free roof flashing solutions including lightweight, self-adhesive flashing tapes, roof repair tape and penetration flashing systems. Choose our safe, durable and easy to install non-lead flashing alternatives and eliminate the risk of environmental lead poisoning.

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Lead Poisoning Information and Resources

Please review these informative links on the dangers of lead and environmental lead poisoning:

http://www.workershealth.com.au/facts005.html

http://www.lead.org.au/

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