Muscle damage can be in the form of tearing (part or all) of the muscle fibers and the tendons attached to the muscle. The tearing of the muscle can also damage small blood vessels, causing local bleeding, or bruising, and pain caused by irritation of the nerve endings in the area.
This handbook summarizes requirements of EPAâs Lead-Based Paint Renovation, Repair and Painting. Program Rule, aimed at protecting against lead-based paint hazards associated with renovation, repair and. painting activities. The rule requires workers to be trained to use lead-safe work practices and requires renoÂ­. vation irms to be EPA-certiied; these requirements will become effective April 22, 2010.
FACT: You can get lead in your body by breathing or swallowing lead dust, or by eating soil or paint chips containing lead. FACT: You have many options for reducing lead hazards. In most cases, lead-based paint that is in good condition is not a hazard. FACT: Removing lead-based paint improperly can increase the danger to your family. If you think your home might have lead hazards, read on to learn about lead and some simple steps to protect your family at epa.gov. Effective April 22, 2010, the US EPA now requires that all renovators who work in homes built pre-1978 and disturb more than six square-feet of lead paint be RRP certified.