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Government participants from the Middle-East Region

Government participants from the Middle-East Region . AWARENESS RAISING ABOUT THE RISKS FROM EXPOSURE TO LEAD. activities to raise awareness of the risks of exposure to lead, .

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Government participants from the Middle-East Region

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  1. Government participants from the Middle-East Region

  2. AWARENESS RAISING ABOUT THE RISKS FROM EXPOSURE TO LEAD

  3. activities to raise awareness of the risks of exposure to lead, Islamic Republic of Iran : Frequent field research have been performed by environment protection Department, health ministry . Pamphlets published by local health centers to inform public regarding Lead Toxicity is among other issues that are educated, treated and followed up in Medical Toxicology outpatient clinic. Yemen : NO IRAQ: NO

  4. EXISTING USES OF "LEAD PAINT" Islamic Republic of Iran :- Products containing Lead – residential : Don't know Industrial paint : Don't know Toys : Ministry of health monitor if some thing found let the public know and avoid people buying them. Jewellery : Don't know Consumer products : Don't know

  5. Yemen: Products containing Lead residential : YES Industrial paint : YES Toys : NO Jewellery : NO Consumer products : NO

  6. IRAQ: Products containing Lead residential : YES Industrial paint : YEA Toys : DO NOT KNOW Jewellery : DO NOT KNOW Consumer products : DO NOT KNOW Iraqi standard specification of the paint does not prevent the use of lead into its components to that used in some sectors

  7. legislation • Islamic Republic of Iran : - • any legislation applies to lead paint?There secondary legislation but not compulsory. • If you are aware of no legislation but are aware that legislation is "under development“: no

  8. YEMEN any legislation applies to lead paint?NOIf you are aware of no legislation but are aware that legislation is "under development“ : NO

  9. IRAQ:- any legislation on your country that applies to lead paint: YES Residential paint : YESIndustrial paint : YES paint that has been used in the past and exists on painted surfaces : YES Toys : DO NOT KNOW Jewellery : DON’T KNOW Consumer products : DO NOT KNOW As I explained above. Standard Specification for not prevent the use of lead in paints used for that in some sectorsThere are some sectors the legislation are no clear clause prohibiting the use or allow the use of lead in paints

  10. HEALTH ASPECTS Islamic Republic of Iran : - guidance to health care providers regarding care for children and adults in any of the following situations? Exposure to lead from lead paint : for children under 6 with permission of their parents tests done. Workers by occupational work centers is done annually. High blood lead levels : YES Exposure to lead from other sources : YES Frequent field research have been performed by respective centers. Local Newspapers Chronic Lead Toxicity is among other issues that are educated, treated and followed up in Medical Toxicology outpatient clinic.

  11. YEMEN : guidance to health care providers regarding care for children and adults in any of the following situations?Exposure to lead from lead paint : NO High blood lead levels : YES Exposure to lead from other sources : NO Activities that systematically monitor blood lead - the communityYes High risk individuals : DO NOT KNOW Children: Yes Workers :- Yes

  12. IRAQ : guidance to health care providers regarding care for children and adults in any of the following situations?Exposure to lead from lead paint : NO High blood lead levels : NO Exposure to lead from other sources : NO Activities that systematically monitor blood lead - the community :- NO High risk individuals : NO Children: Yes Workers :- Yes

  13. WORKER'S HEALTH : -Islamic Republic of Iran : - aware of any legislation limiting theexposure of workers to any of the following:Lead from painting operations yes Manufacture/formulation of paint yes Lead from demolition yes

  14. IRAQ and YEMEN Aware of any legislation limiting theexposure of workers to any of the following:Lead from painting operations : NO Manufacture/formulation of paint : NO Lead from demolition : NO

  15. Islamic Republic of Iran : - COMPANIES INVOLVED WITH LEAD PAINT identify the companies in your country that may be engaged in any of the following activities? don’t know YEMEN Manufacture/formulation of paint containing lead,Distribution of paint containing lead

  16. IRAQ:Manufacture/formulation of paint containing lead YES Manufacture of lead-based pigments YES Import of lead-based pigments and paints DO NOT KNOWImport of products and materials that are coated/decorated with lead-containing coatings and paints DO NOT KNOW Distribution of paint containing lead YES Export of lead-based pigments and/or paint DO NOT KNOW

  17. NOTE: - Untill now Iraq and Yemen use lead in vehicle fuel. Iran has eliminate lead from fuel.

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