For an onsite investigation of lead based paint (LBP) hazards what are the main four things you look for?
1. Nature 2. Severity 3. Source 4. Location
As you are conducting an onsite investigation the you will...
1. Complete a visual inspection of the property 2. Collect background information about the property like how the residents use the property.
The ultimate question as you conduct an onsite investigation of LBP hazards is...
Is the building safe for a child to be in?
In what order do you dust sample (room-wise)?
Bedroom of youngest child -> Children play areas -> Youngest child's bathroom -> Living room -> Kitchen -> Bedroom of the next oldest child
How do you do a step by step onsite investigation?
1. Determine the scope of proceedings (both the client and yourself should be in agreement of what is being done)2. Interview residents or owners if it is a multi-family rental situation.3. Survey building conditions & identify major concerns4. Determine which units to sample5. Visual assessment (where are you going to dust sample?)6. Dust sample7. Soil Sample8. XRF/Paint Testing 9. Water Sample10. Interpret laboratory results 11. Analyze data and inform client12. Prepare the report 13. Go through the options and recommended course of action
What evaluation options are there?
1. Risk Assessment (EPA) 2. Lead Hazard Screen3. Lead based paint inspection 4. Lead Inspection and risk assessment (LIRA)5. Only painted surface testing likely to be impacted by repainting, maintenance, renovation, or rehabilitation6. Presumption (assume all deteriorated paint is hazardous, chosen by owner)7. Investigation of a home with a child who has an EBL
A risk assessment includes the following:
Paint, dust, soil, and reviews previous paint testing
A risk assessment typically applies to:
1. Interim controls 2. Building near the expected end of life3. Sale of property/turnover4. Insurance (for lead safe status documentation)5. Remodeling and repainting6. Lead Safe Housing Rule Compliance
For a risk assessment is maintenance status, a management plant, and water testing optional?
Maintenance status, a management plan, and water testing are optional for a risk assessment.
If information is available for any current child lead poisoning cases which evaluation plan(s) say to know the status?
Risk assessment , lead hazard screening and LIRA
If information is available for any current child lead poisoning cases which evaluation plan(s) doesn't require you to to know the status?
Lead-based paint inspection
A lead hazard screen typically includes:
Paint and dust.
A lead hazard screens does not include analysis, content or use of:
Soil, water, air, maintenance status or management plan
A lead hazard screen typically applies to:
Post-1960 housing in good condition where a risk assessment isn't required or recommended.
A LBP inspection typically only includes:
The analysis, content, or use of paint.
A LBP inspection typically apples to...
Abatement, renovation or weatherization work and sale of property/turnover.
A LIRA typically includes:
The analysis, content, or use of paint, dust, or soil
A LIRA could include:
The analysis, content or use of water, maintenance status or management plan.
A LIRA typically applies to:
Renovation work
A final report of a risk assessment includes:
Location of LBP hazardsOptions for acceptable hazards control methods or certification no LBP hazards were found.
A final report of a lead hazard screen includes:
The probable existence of LBP hazards or the absence of LBP hazards - dependent on the stringent standards use for screen.
A final report of a LBP inspection includes
Lead concentrations for each painted building component or certification that no LBP was found.
A final report of a LIRA includes:
A combination of risk assessment and LBP inspection report content.