Inspection Findings Remediation House Dates from 1920s Source Liesa Collins artist and painter Permission for use from the artist Layout and Details of Rooms Room Dimensions ft ID: 1003638
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1. House InspectionHouse LayoutInspection FindingsRemediation
2. House: Dates from 1920sSource: Liesa Collins, artist and painter. Permission for use from the artist.
3. Layout and Details of RoomsRoomDimensions (ft) Last UpdateMaster Bedroom14 x 101970Bedroom 211 x 101970Bedroom 39.5 x 10 1970Kitchen10 x 82010Dining Area10 x 101970Bathroom6 x 82005
4. Why Lead Inspection is ImportantLead dust in very small amounts (approximately the amount found in a sugar packet) can poison a young child.Older housing used lead-containing paintLead dust can accumulate, especially in windowsills, window frames, and on floors. Rooms where children play or sleep are of particular concern
5. Lead InspectionVisual InspectionLead Test Swabs Lead Dust WipesComplete Risk Assessment
6. Visual Inspectionhttp://www.hud.gov/offices/lead/training/visualassessment/h00101.htm
7. Swab Testing: If Pink Indicates Lead, Which Tests are Positive?? Any Ambiguity??Source: Korfmacher KS and Dixon S. (2007). “Reliability of spot test kits for detecting lead in household dust.” Environmental Research 104 241-249.
8. Lead Dust TestWatch Video – How to do a Lead Dust TestSource: Maine Public Health Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
9. Lead Inspection or Complete Risk AssessmentProcessThorough examination of all surfacesBoth range in cost from $300-600If samples taken to testing laboratory, additional costsEquipmentHand-held X-ray fluorescence paint analyzer (XRF) analyzes paint chips and dust. Should be used by professionalSchematic of lead analyzer courtesy of Thermo-Fisher Scientific Company
10. Complete Risk Assessment—Sources of Informationhttp://www2.epa.gov/lead/evaluating-and-eliminating-lead-based-paint-hazardshttp://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/healthy_homes/lbp/hudguidelines
11. Lead Inspection vs. Risk AnalysisInspectionInvolves use of X-ray fluorecsence paint analyzer Samples may be taken to testing laboratoryCost ranges from $300-$450 for 3 bedroom/2 bath houseRisk AnalysisVisual inspection of house for paint deterioration and chipsIdentification of areas of riskCost ranges from $450-$600 for 3 bedroom/2 bath house
12. Conduct a Visual Inspection—Using Photos; Rank Lead Risk on the Worksheet ProvidedLiving RoomDining AreaKitchenBathroomMaster BedroomBedroom 2Bedroom 3
13. Living Room Window
14. Kitchen Door
15. Kitchen Window
16. Dining Area Door
17. Bathroom Door
18. Master Bedroom Door
19. Master Bedroom Window Sill
20. Bedroom 1 Door
21. Window Sill, Trough, and Sash in Bedroom 1
22. Bedroom 2 Door
23. Bedroom 2 Window Sill, Trough and Sash
24. Watch this Video!Swab Testing and Wipe Testing
25. Swab Tests In House: Compare Swab Results with Lead Data in Results ChartKitchenBathroomMaster BedroomBedroom 3
26. Kitchen
27. Bathroom
28. Master Bedroom
29. Bedroom 3
30. Swab Testing Discussion QuestionsIf the family had relied on the swab data, how would their efforts change? What are the implications of this differing data?
31. Discussion: Is a Complete Risk Assessment Necessary?Conclusions from both testing proceduresWhy/why not?