Lead Poisoning for Local Health Officers Identifying potential issues in homes you visit Tina Bernier, Environmental Coordinator Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
Role of MCLPPP Environmental Coordinator Work with parents of children with elevated blood lead levels to determine where lead is coming from through environmental testing Enforce abatement of lead hazards identified in rental properties (Lead Poisoning Control Act) Provide support for lead dust testing program General guidance for folks with questions about lead
“Target Housing” Lead paint banned for use in housing (HUD & EPA use this date for lead disclosure and RRP purposes) Pre-1950 housing is where we see majority of EBLLs in Maine
9/5/20155 Statewide: 80% of poisonings are in rental properties 40-50% of our lead poisonings in 5 cities 90% of poisonings in pre-1950 housing; 80% pre-1925
Two pictures of Lead Poisoning in Maine Old rental properties in towns and cities Old single family homes in rural areas
How is lead dust created? Lead paint in poor condition Friction on leaded surfaces Impacts to leaded surfaces Renovation
Lead paint in poor condition creates lead dust So does rubbing, scraping, and sanding of leaded paint in fair condition!
Lead Paint was Used on Wood and in Places where Moisture was an Issue Floors, if painted Windows Doors Trim Exteriors
Exteriors and Porches
Doors (interior and exterior)
Windows
Floors, stairs, common areas
Maine Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program: Tina Bernier, Environmental Coordinator: (207) Susan Lee, Health Coordinator: (207) MCLPPP general contact numbers: (207) or (866)
Lead Poisoning for Local Health Officers Lead laws Tina Bernier, Environmental Coordinator Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
Lead Poisoning Control Act Children get a blood lead screening. All apartments in building are inspected May have to relocate tenants Abate all units Apartment posted, cannot rent / cannot evict
Warranty of Habitability
Maine Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program: Consumer Law Guide Chapter 14: guide.shtml Pine Tree Legal: Tina Bernier, Environmental Coordinator: (207) MCLPPP general contact numbers: (207) or (866)