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Notification
Watch Out For Lead-Based Poisoning
This property was constructed before 1978. There is a possibility it contains lead-based paint. Please read the following
information concerning lead-based poisoning.
Sources of Lead Based Paint agency to which you or your landlord scraping or brushing the loose paint
is applying for rehabilitation assistance from the surface, then repainted with
The interiors of older homes and so the necessary steps can be taken to two (2) costs of non-leaded paint.
apartments often have layers of Test your unit for lead-based paint Instead of scraping and repainting, the
lead-based paint on walls, ceilings hazards. If your unit does have lead- surface may be covered with other
window sills, doors and door based paint, you may be eligible for material such as wall board, gypsum,
frames. Lead-based paint and assistance to abate the hazard. or paneling. Beware that when lead-
primers may also have been used based paint is removed by scraping or
on outside porches, railings, Precautions to Take to Prevent Lead- sanding, a dust is created, which may
garages, fire escapes and lamp Based Paint Poisoning be hazardous. The dust can enter the
posts. When the paint chips, body either by breathing it or swallowing
flakes or peels off, there may be a You can avoid lead-based paint it. The use of heat paint removers could
real danger for babies and young poisoning by performing some preventive create a vapor or fume which may cause
children. Children may eat paint maintenance. Look at your walls, ceilings, poisoning if inhaled over a long period of
chips or chew on painted railings, door, door frames and window sills. Are time. Whenever possible, the removal of
windows sills or other items when there places where the paint is peeling, lead-based paint should take place when
parents are not around. Children flaking, chipping, or powdering? If so, there are no children or pregnant women
can also ingest lead even if they do there are some things you can do on the premises. Simply painting over
not specifically eat paint chips or immediately to protect your child: defective lead-based paint surfaces does
dust particles containing lead, they not eliminate the hazard. Remember that
may get these particles on their ( a ) Cover all furniture and appliances; you as an adult play a major role in the
hands, put their hands into their prevention of lead poisoning. Your actions
mouths, and ingest a dangerous ( b ) Get a broom of stiff brush and remove and awareness about the lead problem can
amount of lead. all loose pieces of paint from walls, woodwork, make a big difference.
window wells and ceilings;
Hazards of Lead-Based Paint Tenant and Homebuyer Responsibilities
( c ) Sweep up all pieces of paint and plaster
Lead poisoning is dangerous- and put them in a paper bag or wrap them in You should immediately notify the
especially to children under the age news-paper. Put these packages in the trash management office of the agency through
of seven (7). It can eventually cause can. DO NOT BURN THEM. which you are purchasing your home if the
mental retardation, blindness and unit has flaking, chipping, powdering or
even death. ( d ) Do not leave paint chips on the floor in peeling paint, water leaks from plumbing,
window wells. Damp mop floors and windows or a defective roof. You should operate
Symptoms of Lead-based Paint sills in and around the work area to remove all with that office’s effort to repair the unit.
Poisoning dust and paint particles. Keeping these areas
clear of paint chips, dust and dirt is easy and
Has your child been especially ver important; and \[ ___ \] I have received a copy
of the
cranky or irritable? Is he or she Notice entitled “Watch
Out for Lead
eating normally? Does your child ( e ) Do not allow loose paint to remain within Paint Poisoning”
have stomachaches and vomiting. your children’s reach since children may pick
Does he or she complain about loose paint off the lower part of the walls. _____________________________
headaches? Is your child unwilling Date
to play? These may be signs of lead Homeowner Maintenance and Treatment of
poisoning. Many times though, there Lead-Based Paint Hazards _____________________________
are no symptoms at all. Because there Print Full Name
are no symptoms does not mean that As a homeowner, you should take the necessary
you should not be concerned if you steps to keep your home in good shape. Water _____________________________
believe your child has been exposed to leaks from faulty plumbing, defective roofs and Signature
lead-based paint. exterior holes or breaks may admit rain and
dampness into the interior of your home. These
Advisability and Availability of Blood conditions damage walls and ceilings and cause
Lead Level Screening paint to peel, crack or flake. These conditions
should be corrected immediately. Before
If you suspect that your child has
eaten chips of paint or someone told
you this, you should take your child to
the doctor or clinic for testing. If the
test shows that your child has an
elevated blood level, treatment is
available. Contact your doctor or local
health department for help or more
information. Lead screening and
treatment are available through the
Medicaid Program for those who are
eligible. If your child is identified as
having an elevated blood lead level,
you should immediately notify the
Community Development or other