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.
(Lead paint is still legally used on street signs and in a variety of other areas where it doesn't pose a health hazard.) Government regulations state that children's products whose lead content exceeds 0.06 percent face a recall [source: Washington Post]. Â­Pollution and lead poisoning are major problems across China.