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| Dangerous levels of lead dust at armories have become commonplace. |
The sites of
armories across the country have dangerous levels of lead
contamination, according to a news story. Exposure to this harmful,
toxic metal can lead to serious medical problems. An investigation by
The Oregonian, an Oregon newspaper, found that hundreds of
sites across the nation, including armories and National Guard posts,
have high levels of lead dust in their shooting ranges and elsewhere.
Military officials and administrators in South Florida, which has a
number of armories and military bases, can turn to firms that provide
lead abatement south florida services to safely remove lead from
their premises, as can homeowners, property owners and property
managers across the area.
When people in South
Florida, or anywhere else for that matter, get exposed to lead in
water, in dirt or in the air, they can experience major health
problems, including damage to the nervous system, digestive system
and other bodily systems. Infants and small children exposed to lead
face particularly high health risks. With many gun ranges, military
bases, and armories scattered across the area, the potential problem
of lead dust looms large. Companies that offer lead removal miami
services can help the operators of shooting ranges and military
installations minimize the risks posed by lead dust.
Lead exposure can
cause damage to various bodily systems, especially if it occurs over
a long period of time. Typically, isolated incidents in which a
person inhales or ingests lead will not result in lasting damage.
However, people who work in environments or settings in which they
get exposed to lead dust repeatedly may experience damage to their
kidneys among other problems. Common symptoms of exposure to lead
include memory loss, constipation, numbness or tingling of the
extremities, sleep problems, fatigue, abdominal cramps, irritability
and more. Those who experience such symptoms after exposure to lead
shouls seek medical attention.
