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DANGERS OF LEADED PETROL
A warning is ssued against the use of "leaded'" petrol in private homes for the. purpose of ing or in petrol irons and lamps. "Leaded" petrol is spirit to which lead tetra-ethyl has been added to prevent knocking in the engine, and its danger lies in the. transmission of lead poisoning to those who use it without taking proper precautions. The petrol industry itself had to go in for improved working conditions, and introduce rigid mc lical supervision, when this new development made its appearance because of the great increase in lead poisoning among the employees. Private home users, however, cannot be expected to bother with all the .safety precautions to avoid danger ol
health. Their .safest course, therefore, is to use the ynloaded petrol,, which, it is understood, can be nni'de available- through the Oil Fuel Control ler. Lead poisoning is a highly unpleasant business. The early symptoms are paleness, tiredness, loss of appetite and weight and general' abdominal discomfort;, ami there, is a hidden symptom of interference with the blood state, which is n real and serious danger to health. Lead poisoning affects particularly the nervous system, sleep being difficult, and headaches and .giddiness, coupled With general' weakness, common. Lead poisoning is regarded as a very serious trouble —so .serious that back in 15)28 the British Ministry of Health found it. necessary to issue a -warning against the use of leaded petrol for cooking or cleaning in the home.
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Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 7, Issue 40, 14 January 1944, Page 2
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248HOME HEALTH GUIDE Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 7, Issue 40, 14 January 1944, Page 2
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