"Lead poisoning poses a serious health hazard to anyone who comes into contact with it on the job - the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) estimates that more than 700,000 workers are exposed to lead each year while working on remodeling projects. A valuable resource for construction and painting contractors as well as homeowners, this handbook provides you with a complete set of guidelines for safely and efficiently eliminating all types of lead found in the home, especially lead paint." "Residential Lead Abatement also includes a handy, state-by-state list of lead poisoning prevention programs, hazardous waste agencies, and lead paint statutes, as well as relevant federal agencies and information hotlines."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved