Vocabulary Study Cards Ch. 6 Flashcards

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Lead Poisoning

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Health risks of high exposure to lead-based products such as paint, glazes, and solders. Typical risk is to the central nervous system.

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Asbestos

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A fibrous mineral that has been used because of its strengthening characteristics as well as its ability to retard heat and general fire resistance.

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Friable

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Asbestos that will result in airborne particles when physical contact is made.

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Non-friable

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Asbestos that will not result in airborne particles when physical contact is made.

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Radon

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Colorless, odorless gas that occurs naturally from decaying uranium deposits.

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Formaldehyde

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Colorless gas that is emitted by many common construction materials and consumer products found within the home.

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Toxic Mold

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Mold that is considered to be of a greater health risk. Not all mold is considered “toxic.”

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Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA)

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Federal law that established the “superfund” to address clean-up of contaminated waste sites. Requires the offending party to clean up the contaminated area at their expense. If the offending party cannot be found the current owner may have liability.

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