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Discuss ways to make your home safe from carbon monoxide.

Question 2

Discuss ways to protect children from lead contamination.

Question 3

What is the NIMBY syndrome?



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Answer to Question 1

Maintain heating system in proper working condition.
Properly ventilate fireplaces and woodstoves.
Never build an enclosure around a household heating system that restricts the flow of air.
Do not use a stove or oven to heat your home.
Avoid kerosene heaters indoors.
Avoid idling a car in an attached garage.
Install a detector.

Answer to Question 2

Have children tested.
Vacuum carpet.
Use cold water for drinking.
Avoid water softeners.
Get ample supplies of iron, calcium, and protein in the diet.
Avoid use of imported canned goods.
Wash hands frequently.
Avoid lead-based crystal and lead-glazed commercial china or ceramic ware to store, serve, or cook food or beverages.
Test tap water for lead.
Test soil around your house for lead.

Answer to Question 3

Not in my backyard.
Putting landfills in someone else's living area.



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