An environmental organization recently called on a provincial chief executive to enact an ordinance that regulates the use of lead-safe paints.
on Facebook on October 26.The coalition noted that they made this proposal in line with the commemoration of the“On the occasion of the International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week,sent a proposal letter to Mayor Edwin Santiago for the enactment of an ordinance that will make it mandatory for publicly-funded construction, maintenance and renovation projects and activities in the City of San Fernando to use certified lead-safe paints,” EcoWaste said in the post.
“On the occasion of the UN-backed International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week on 24-30 October 2021, MEF is very pleased to propose to the City Government of San Fernando to enact an ordinance that will make it mandatory for publicly-funded construction, maintenance and renovation projects and activities in the city to use certified lead-safe paints,” the foundation said.
MEF also explained the serious consequences of lead exposure for children and other vulnerable groups, including pregnant women and workers.“The World Health Organization, which classifies lead as one of the ‘ten chemicals of major public health concern’, has warned that ‘young children are particularly vulnerable to the toxic effects of lead and can suffer profound and permanent adverse health effects, particularly affecting the development of the brain and nervous system,” MEF said.
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