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Lead poisoning can result in permanent neurological damage resulting in learning and behavioral problems. The sad thing it is preventable. There are numerous source of lead: in our soil, air, drinking water, and homes. There is over 3 million tons of lead in 60 million American homes. It is found on watercoolers at school, windowsills, in the dirt in yards, seals of fine wine, lead crystal glasses, dishes, coffee mugs, crayons, on toys, and even in calcium supplements. Homes built before 1976 contain some lead in their tap water because of solid lead pipes or lead soldered copper pipes.
Children absorb 50% while parents only 10%. Children pick up lead dust from floors, pets, and toys and then suck their thumbs. The lead compound on paints taste sweet. Lead is stored in baby's teeth and their kneecaps. Lead finds to the red blood cell like iron and is stored like calcium in the teeth. When there is a deficiency of protein, phosphorus, iron, or calcium, more lead is absorbed.
Hobbies like soldering and melting lead is a great source of lead poisoning. Burning colored newsprint or wood coated with lead paint, results in a release of lead into the air. Lead gasoline, phased out in 1976, was also a great source. Storage, preparation and serving of foods are another source. Juices from containers that come from lead soldered cans can leak the acids into the juice and be absorbed.
Pigmented designs on pottery dishes and mugs are glazed with lead to make them washable. The glaze contains deadly cadmium. This lead can be absorbed when hot food is served on them. Leaking is increased by acidic food as coffee, pop, fruit juices, or alcohol, combined with the decorative glaze and lead pigment.
In 1990, 90 % of all canned food was packaged in lead soldered cans (98%lead and 2% tin; lead is 10% the cost of tin.). Note that soldered seams are raised and lumpy with gray metal while welded seams are soft, smooth and flat.
Wine formerly had corks sealed with hot wax and lead foil wrapped around it. The lead went into the wine. Place the wine in fine crystal and you also have immediate absorption of lead also from the crystal directly into the wine.
Calcium pills are made from bone meal and oyster shells (sources of lead). Best to choose calcium carbonate or antacids for your source of calcium. Brass bowls contain 3% lead. Pewter is made from tin and lead. Silver plates contain often an alloy of lead. Newspapers with colored print contain lead. (So don't wrap your fish in the comics.) Water coolers had lead lined storage tanks until 1988. Sandblasting of old bridges releases a large amount of lead.

Four billion dollars are spent annually in the treatment of wood for power lines, docks, guard rails and playground equipment. They are treated with chromated copper arsenate (CCA) and can keep the wood preserved for 25 years. This is great around salt water and oceans.

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WHAT ARE ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS?
There are two different types of electromagnetic fields, they are electric fields, and magnetic fields. These fields can combine and travel together as an electromagnetic wave/radiation. Radio and Television transmissions are a good example of electromagnetic waves. Others examples include, infrared (heat), visible light, X Rays, and gamma rays.
The focus of this brochure is on electromagnetic fields, uncombined. And more specifically, the detection and measurement of these fields at Extremely Low Frequency (ELF), and Very Low Frequency (VLF).
WHAT ARE MAGNETIC FIELDS ?
Magnetic fields are regions where invisible lines of force produced by permanent magnets and other magnetic sources are experienced or measured. All objects on Earth are subject to the Earth's own magnetic field. The magnetic fields associated with magnetic materials such as permanent magnets and the Earth's magnetic field are constant (non-alternating). Magnetic fields can also be produced as a result of electric current passing through a conductor, This is known as Electromagnetism. If the current is alternating (changing polarity, as in AC electricity), the resultant magnetic field is also alternating at the same frequency as the current producing it. Low frequency magneticfields are usually difficult to shield against. Magnetic fields go through concrete, steel, and even solid lead with ease. There are some alloys (MU Metal for example) that can attenuate alternating magnetic fields. It also possible to cancel them with another field of opposite phase or polarity. Video display terminal shields generally have NO effect on magnetic field component generated by these devices. The grounded VDT shields can affect only the electric field component.
Alternating magnetic fields have been shown to produce biological effects.
WHAT ARE ELECTRIC FIELDS ?
The electric fields are regions where invisible lines of force produced by presence of ELECTRIC CHARGE or POTENTIAL is experienced or measured. Static electricity Is a good example of effects of electric fields. We learned in primary science classroom, that by rubbing a piece of ebonite or glass with silk, the ebonite can attract small pieces of paper (invisible lines of force). The ebonite is said to be electrically charged by the rubbing action. The electric field surrounding the charged ebonite is of constant polarity. Electric fields are present whenever there is electricity. Much like magnetic fields, if the electricity is alternating (AC), the resultant electric field produced will also be alternating at the same frequency. A power cord connecting an appliance to an outlet will have an electric field surrounding it whether the appliance is tuned on or off (presence of electric potential is all that is needed). However a magnetic field will only be present around the cord if the appliance is turned on (electric current must flow).
Unlike magneticfields, the electricfields can be felt if strong enough (largerthan 40 kiloVolt per meter). Electricfie'ids can also be shielded much easier. A grounded conductive mesh or screen surrounding the source of electriclield (a VDT for example) can eliminate it. A similar screen surrounding the object to be protected is just as effective. This is also known as the Faraday cage (Faraday - a well known scientist famous for his work in electromagnetism). The electric fields are easily disturbed (or distorted) by presence of conductive objects and the human body.
Most Electrical/Electronic devices emit Electromagnetic Fields. These include electric generating and transmission equipment such as utility power lines and transformer stations. In the home they include almost all electrically operated appliances such as the TV, HI-Fl, MICROWAVE, STOVE/OVEN, VACUUM CLEANER, CLOCK-RADIO, ELECTRIC BLANKET, etc. In the office they include The COMPUTER and the VIDEO DISPLAY TERMINAL (VDT), PRINTERS, COPIERS, FAX, LIGHTING etc. And in the factory, all electrically operated TOOLS, OVENS, WELDING EQUIPMENT, etc.

WHAT ARE ELF AND VLF ?
ELF is short for Extremely Low Frequency. This defines a group of frequencies in the Electromagnetic Spectrum that generally include both ELECTRIC/MAGNETIC oscillations (or fields) in the range of 5-2000 Hertz (Hertz - cycles/second). The main source of electromagnetic field in the ELF region is the sixty Hertz electromagnetic oscillations from electric power and the devices using it. The television receiver and the computer Video Display Terminal produce a saw tooth shape sixty Hertz Electromagnetic Field due to their deflection circuitry as well as the sinusoidal sixty Hertz from their power source.
VLF is short for Very Low Frequency. This defines a group of frequencies in the Electromagnetic Spectrum that generally include ELECTRIC/ MAGNETIC oscillations (orfields) in the range of 2,000-400,000 Hertz. The main source of VLF electromagnetic field around us are generally produced by Video Display Terminals and Television receivers. This is due to the horizontal deflection circuitry of VDTs or TVs. The frequency of the emissions are typically 16,000 Hertz, however with the higher resolution VDT's this frequency can be much higher (including their harmonic content).
WHAT IS MILLI GAUSS (mG) ?
A Gauss is a unit of MAGNETIC FIELD strength measurement. A milli Gauss is one thousandths of a Gauss (1G - 1000 milli Gauss). There areother units used for measurement of magnetic fields such as; Tesla(Webers persquare meter), Ampere-Turns/meter. TheTRACER is calibrated in unit of Gauss since it is the unit most commonly referred to and used in North America. TRACER is also available with indications in units of Tesla.
WHAT IS VOLT PER METER (V/M) ?
Volt per meter is the unit used to indicatethe strength of an ELECTRIC FIELD. The unitof kilovolt per meter is also used for strongerfield strength measurements, such as ones around power generating and transmission equipment. One kilo volt per meter is equal to 1000 volts per meter (V/M).
WHY MEASURE ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELD RADIATION ?
Epidemiology studies have shown a possible link between EMF and Increased health risks. Since we are surrounded with numerous sources of EMF in our everyday lives, knowing the position and the strength of these fields can assist in exposure reduction. This is especially true with magnetic fields since shielding them is very difficult or sometimes impossible. By measuring the fields around the office or home, you may take some simple steps such as rearranging the equipment or furniture to reduce exposure . Measurements can also be taken to- check for EMF shield effectiveness, and equipment emission levels.
WHAT ARE SAFE LEVELS OF EMF?
Studies have shown a possible link between ELF magnetic field radiation and health hazards at levels as low as 2-3 mG. Some scientists are recommending 'prudent avoidance" for long term exposures to magnetic field levels of more than 2-3 mG. This is also in line with Swedish Government recommendations. Sweden is recognized as a pioneer in this field and has some of the most stringent guidelines for EMF among western countries.