This article discusses the alarming discovery of lead paint on garden tools in Quezon City, Philippines. The paint contains violative levels of lead above the 90 ppm limit, posing a significant health risk to users. The article highlights the dangers of lead exposure and the need for immediate action to address this issue.
The recall was prompted by a recent study that revealed a significant amount of lead contamination in these products. The study, conducted by the University of California, Berkeley, found that the lead levels in the yellow painted long hoe and rake exceeded the federal limit of 100 parts per million (ppm). The recall affects approximately 1.5 million units of the Stanley Jr. Kids Wheelbarrow and 7-piece Garden Sets.
The summary provided focuses on the lead content in paint on various tools used in construction. It highlights the exceeding of regulatory limits for lead content in paint on a spade, two trowels, and a paint can. **Detailed Text:**
The presence of lead in paint, particularly in construction tools, raises significant concerns about worker safety and environmental protection.
The EcoWaste Coalition, a non-profit environmental organization, has raised concerns about the potential dangers of lead paint in garden tools. They argue that the use of lead-based paint on garden tools can pose a significant risk to children’s health. The organization emphasizes that lead paint is a known carcinogen and can cause serious health problems, including developmental delays and learning disabilities.
“The risk of ingesting lead-contaminated soils and dust is also higher, due to the way children play outdoors and because they are closer to the ground, especially when they are learning to walk and crawl,” UNICEF said. “There is no level of exposure to lead that is known to be without harmful effects,” according to the World Health Organization (WHO). “Lead affects children’s brain development resulting in reduced intelligence quotient (IQ), behavioural changes such as reduced attention span and increased antisocial behavior, and reduced educational attainment.” References: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Red-Toolbox-Recalls-Stanley-Branded-Jr-Kids-Garden-Sets-Due-to-Lead-Poisoning-Hazard-Violation-of-Federal-Ban-for-Lead-in-Paint-Sold-Exclusively-by-Costco-Wholesale http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs379/en/
