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Dear folks,
A question came up recently on another listserv about the impact that electronic components can have upon children. I'm wondering if anyone here has done electronic take-apart activities and also worked to mitigate exposure to lead, cadmium, etc? I'm also interested in hearing from folks that have done take-apart activities and your impression about the risk of exposure to these various metals and chemicals.
Thanks,
- Len
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Len Adams
Health Promotion Specialist
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Dept.
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Tacoma, WA 98418-6813
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>>> On 11/10/2008 at 9:42 AM, in message
"Thomsen, Nicole" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Everyone -
>
> A colleague of mine has been contacted by a concerned parent...
>
> An after-school program (5-12 year old children) involves "take-apart'
> projects, where children disassemble an appliance or electronic
> equipment to learn about how it works. It is unclear to what extent the
> products will be disassembled.
>
> The first potential problem that comes to mind is lead exposure from
> solder. We also know that electronic equipment can contain other heavy
> metals, brominated flame retardants, and other potentially toxic
> materials.
>
> Does anyone have any experience with these programs or have an opinion
> as to whether children of this age can conduct this activity safely?
>
> Thanks -
>
> Nicole Thomsen, REHS
> Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention
> Local Hazardous Waste Management Program
>
> 401 Fifth Ave, Ste 1100
> Seattle, WA 98104
>
> 206-263-8516
> 206-296-0189 (fax)
>
> www.metrokc.gov/health/lead
>
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