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Lead

Lead Exposure Associated with Renovation and Remodeling Activities: Environmental Field Sampling Study Summary Report, EPA 747-R-96-005, May 1997

Presents results and conclusions from a study of the extent to which persons engaged in R&R activities are exposed to lead, disturb lead, and create a lead hazard to building occupants.

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Lead Exposure Associated with Renovation and Remodeling Activities: Environmental Field Sampling Study Summary Report, EPA 747-R-96-005, May 1997 (PDF)(5 pp, 744 K)