1. House Layout Inspection Findings Remediation
House Inspection
House Layout
Inspection
Findings
Remediation

2. House: Dates from 1920s
Source: Liesa Collins, artist and painter. Permission for use from the artist.

3. Layout and Details of Rooms
Dimensions (ft)
Last Update
Master Bedroom
14 x 10
1970
Bedroom 2
11 x 10
Bedroom 3
9.5 x 10
Kitchen
10 x 8
2010
Dining Area
10 x 10
Bathroom
6 x 8
2005

4. Why Lead Inspection is Important
Lead dust in very small amounts (approximately the amount found in a sugar packet) can poison a young child.
Older housing used lead-containing paint
Lead dust can accumulate, especially in windowsills, window frames, and on floors.
Rooms where children play or sleep are of particular concern

5. Lead Inspection Visual Inspection Lead Test Swabs Lead Dust Wipes
Complete Risk Assessment

6. Visual Inspection
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7. Swab Testing: If Pink Indicates Lead, Which Tests are Positive
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

8. Lead Dust Test Watch Video – How to do a Lead Dust Test
Source: Maine Public Health Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

9. Lead Inspection or Complete Risk Assessment
Process
Thorough examination of all surfaces
Both range in cost from $
If samples taken to testing laboratory, additional costs
Equipment
Hand-held X-ray fluorescence paint analyzer (XRF) analyzes paint chips and dust.
Should be used by professional
Schematic of lead analyzer courtesy of Thermo-Fisher Scientific Company

10. Complete Risk Assessment—Sources of Information
lead-based-paint-hazards
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11. Lead Inspection vs. Risk Analysis
Involves use of X-ray fluorecsence paint analyzer
Samples may be taken to testing laboratory
Cost ranges from $300-$450 for 3 bedroom/2 bath house
Risk Analysis
Visual inspection of house for paint deterioration and chips
Identification of areas of risk
Cost ranges from $450-$600 for 3 bedroom/2 bath house

12. Conduct a Visual Inspection—Using Photos; Rank Lead Risk on the Worksheet Provided
Living Room
Dining Area
Kitchen
Bathroom
Master Bedroom
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 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. Swab Testing and Wipe Testing
Watch this Video!

25. Swab Tests In House: Compare Swab Results with Lead Data in Results Chart
Kitchen
Bathroom
Master Bedroom
Bedroom 3

26. Kitchen

27. Bathroom

28. Master Bedroom

29. Bedroom 3

30. Swab Testing Discussion Questions
If 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 procedures
Why/why not?