LEADEXPOSURE
TOOLKIT
THE BEAUTYWELL PROJECT
IF YOU THINK YOU HAVE BEEN EXPOSED TO LEAD - A SIMPLE BLOOD TEST CAN TELL YOU IF YOU
HAVE LEAD POISONING. USE THE CONTACT LIST IN THIS TOOLKIT OR CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE
PROVIDER FOR MORE INFORMATION
LEADEXPOSURE
For more information contact: Amira [email protected]
WHAT IS IT? HOW AM I EXPOSED?WHAT CAN I DO IF I THINK I HAVE BEEN EXPOSED?
LEAD IS TOXIC AND
CAN GO TO THE
BRAIN, LIVER, KIDNEY,
AND BONES
LEAD CAN BE FOUND IN:
YOUR HOME (PAINT)
COSMETIC PRODUCTS
THE SOIL
FOOD
WATER
IMPORTED PRODUCTS (SPICES &
MEDICINE)
NO AMOUNT OF
LEAD EXPOSURE
IS SAFE
LEAD POISONING: WHEN
TOO MUCH LEAD GETS
INTO THE BODY
THROUGH THE SKIN,
BREATHING, EATING OR
DRINKING
LEAD IS VERY
HARMFUL TO
CHILDREN & CAN
CAUSE SLOW
DEVELOPMENT
LEAD CAN GET
INTO THE BLOOD
DURING
PREGNANCY &
CAN EXPOSE THE
FETUS TO LEAD
LEAD IS DAMAGING
BECAUSE IT CAN
HARM NERVES &
BLOOD VESSELS
SYMPTOMS OF LEAD
EXPOSURE:
STOMACH PAIN
TIREDNESS
HEADACHE
MEMROY LOSS
BEHAVIORAL PROBLEMS
WEIGHT LOSS
NAUSEA & VOMITING
STOP LEAD EXPOSURE:
WASH: WINDOWS, YOUR CHILD'S
HANDS BEFORE EATING &
SLEEPING, ALL CHILDREN TOYS &
OBJECTS
STOP USING SKIN-LIGHTENING
PRODUCTS
Cracking, chipping, and peeling lead-based paint can be
found inside your home. Lead paint was used on homes until
1978. Dust in your house can be a source of lead. The dust can
have lead in it from lead-based paint from the inside of your
home.
Lead can be found in your water if your home or water system
has lead piping. Plumbing put in before 1930, may contain lead
pipes. The only way to know if your water has lead in it, is to have
it tested by a lab.
Lead may be found in some food storage containers and
cookware including items that are: handmade & decorated by
someone outside the U.S., from street vendors or flee markets, or
they are old, chipped, or cracked
Soil can have lead it in from old exterior paint on buildings. Lead
in the soil can also be found near major roads, as leaded gasoline
was used in the past
Lipsticks, lotions, mascaras, foundations, and powders may
contain lead. Some prodcuts contain enough lead that when
the product is used everyday, lead exposure can be harmful
COSMETICS
WATER
TOYS
SOIL
POTTERY
Lead may be found in some plastic toys made with vinyl or PVC.
WHERE
IS
LEAD
FOUND? For more information contact: Amira Adawe
HOME
TIPS TO PROTECTYOU & YOUR
FAMILY FROMLEAD EXPOSURE
IF YOU ARE A RENTER,LEARN YOUR RIGHTS. IF
YOUR HOUSE ORAPARTMENT WAS BUILT
BEFORE 1978, KNOWTHE POSSIBLE LEADEXPOSURE IN YOUR
HOME
BEFORE YOU REPAIRYOUR HOME, LEARNHOW TO PROTECT
YOURSELF AND YOURFAMILY FROM EXPOSURE
TO LEAD PAINT
IF YOU THINK YOURHOME HAS LEAD PAINT,
GET YOUR HOMETESTED. IF YOU THINKYOU OR YOUR CHILD
HAS BEEN EXPOSED TOLEAD, TESTING ISRECOMMENDED
KEEP PAINTED SURFACESIN YOUR HOME CLEAN &FREE FROM DUST. CLEAN
FLOORS & WINDOWFRAMES WEEKLY.
WASH YOUR CHILD'SHANDS BEFORE EATING
& SLEEPING. WASHBOTTLES & TOYS.
TAKE OFF SHOES &CHANGE CLOTHES
BEFORE ENTERING YOURHOME IF YOU WORK
WITH LEAD AT YOUR JOB
RENTING REPAIR TESTING
www.thebeautywell.orgFor more information contact: Amira Adawe
WINDOWS TOYS WORK
LEAD EXPOSURE PROBLEM TREE
LEAD EXPOSURE
COLONIALISM
SYSTEMIC RACISM
REDLININ
G
CHILDDEVELOPMENTALDELAYS
PREGNANCY COMPLICATIONS: MISCARRIAGE, STILLBIRTH,
PREMATURE BIRTH, LOW BIRTHWEIGHT
USING SKIN-LIGHTENING
PRODUCTS THATCONTAIN LEAD
LIVING IN A HOMEBUILT BEFORE 1978
HAVING A JOB THATWORKS WITH LEAD
LACK OF
INFORMATION
DIFFICULTY FINDING A
LEAD-SAFE HOME
KIDNEY DAMAGE
BRAIN DAMAGE
RISK OF HIGH BLOODPRESSURE
SKIN DISCOLORATION
POOR HOUSING QUALITY
& AFFORDABILITY
LACK OF
GOVERNMENT
REGULATION
WESTERN BEAUTY
STANDARDS COLO
RISM
DRINKING WATERFROM LEAD PIPES
HEADACHE
JOINT & MUSCLE PAIN
ABDOMINIAL PAINLEARNINGDIFFICULTIES IN
CHILDRENRACIA
L INEQ
UALITY
ROOT CAUSE
CORE PROBLEM
IMPACT
A MAP TO SHOW THE CAUSEOF LEAD EXPOSURE AND
THE IMPACT IT CAN HAVE ONYOUR HEALTH. START AT THE
ROOTS OF THE TREE ANDMOVE YOUR WAY UP TO THE
BRANCHES
Do you storefood in
importedproducts?
Lead may befound in
some foodstorage
containersand
cookware
LEAD EXPOSURE HOME CHECKLIST
Do you see walls,furniture, or
window sills inyour home with
chipping or peelingpaint?
Do you work with lead at yourjob? Lead can be tracked into
the home on your work clothes& shoes
Do your childrenplay in the soil
areas next to yourhome? Soil can becontaminated withlead from old paintthat has fallen off
the outside of yourhome.
Was your home builtbefore 1978? Lead paintwas used to paint theinside and outside of
homes until 1978.
Do you use skin-lightening
products? Theseproducts and other
cosmetics maycontain lead.
Do your childrenplay with plastictoys made with
vinyl or PVC?These products
may contain lead
IS YOUR HOME LEAD SAFE?
For more information contact:Amira Adawe
www.thebeautywell.org
Check thebox whencomplete
LEAD POISONING PREVENTION CONTACT LIST
Name
Phone Email
Notes
Name
Phone
Notes
Ramsey County Environmental Health Department
651-266-1199 [email protected]
Call to learn about testing options. If your home was built before1978, have your home tested for lead and learn about possible lead
hazards.
Name
Phone
Notes
Hennepin County Healthy Homes
Call to for assistance for lead paint hazards. Homeowners andlandlords may be eligible for help to detect and remove lead paint.
The Beautywell Project, Amira Adawe
Call for assistance for lead exposure: information on health clinics,lead exposure in the home and in cosmetics, and other sources of
lead.
612-250-4263
or 311 if you are within the
city of Minneapolis
Yes, when was thisbuilding built? It looksolder, I see some paintchipping around the
front door.
It is a beautiful building but Iwant to be sure this is a safeplace for my young children
and I. Since it was built before1978, can you tell me more
about the lead paint used onthe building?
LEAD SAFE HOME ROLE PLAYFinding a Lead Safe Home
Ahh, yes it wasbuilt in 1971. But itlooks nice! Perfectfor you and your
family.
Of course! I am happyto share an EPA-
approved informationpamphlet on potential
lead exposures.
Hello, I am here to lookat the apartment youhave available to rentstarting next month.
Hi! Nice to meet you. Iam the manager of thebuilding. Before we get
started, do you haveany questions?
For more information contact:Amira Adawe
www.thebeautywell.org
LEAD SAFE HOME ROLE PLAYSigning the Lease
I have that right here for you. Itoutlines how to protect your familyfrom lead exposure. As it is required
by law that I inform you of anypotential lead exposure in the
home, I would like to do awalkthrough of the apartment and
point out any hazards.
I can show you any potentialhazards in the hall and lobbytoo. There shouldn't be any
problems though, we have awonderful maintenance team
that takes good care of theproperty.
Great! Before I signanything... You
mentioned you had apamphlet about the
lead paint in theapartment?
That would be helpful toknow what to look for.
What about the lobby ofthe apartment and
hallways, how do I knowthose are safe?
Good Evening! Thankyou for meeting me. I
just need a fewsignatures on your leaseand the place is yours!
For more information contact:Amira Adawe
www.thebeautywell.org
Ok, I am happy to hearthat. I will review the
pamphlet now and signthe lease.
Hello, I am calling today toreport a potential lead
exposure in my apartment...I am so worried.. I found
paint chipping in my child'sbedroom
LEAD SAFE HOME ROLE PLAYFinding Potential Lead Exposure in your Home
For more information contact:Amira Adawe
www.thebeautywell.org
Thank you for your call. It isvery important the paint getstested in a lab right away. Ifthe paint tests from the lab
come back showing lead, wewill need to get that taken
care of right away.
What about my children? Ifound the chipping paint in my
child's bedroom, right neartheir crib.
Yes, we can get the painttested and have all yourchildren tested for lead
poisoning.
Ok... what happens to myapartment if the paint has lead
in it??I will hire a professional to
repair the paint. If you have toleave your home due to therepairs, we can talk throughpayment for your motel and
transportation cost.
MYTHS & FACTSLEAD EXPOSURE
You can only get lead exposure from old paint in your home
You can get lead exposure from inside your home, pluscosmetics, soil, food, water, and imported products like
pottery, cookware, & toys for children
MYTH:
FACT:
Lead is only bad when you are exposued to a lot of it
No amount of lead exposure is safe. Young children are mostat risk to the harmful effects of lead and can suffer fromdamage in brain development and their nervous system
MYTH:
FACT:
MYTH: Children can only get lead poisoning from eating paint chips
Lead can be found in dust found on surfaces and objects thatchildren touch. Children can get lead poisoning through dust FACT:
MYTH: You will know if you or your children has lead poisoningbased on their symptoms
Lead poisoning does not always show signs and symptoms.Most children who have lead poisoning do not look sick. The
best way to know if your child have been exposed to lead is tobe tested
FACT:
MYTH: Lead posioning is not a problem anymore
Lead paint is not used anymore but can still be found in homesbuilt before 1978. Old paint in homes can peel, chip and create
dust that can be a hazard to your healthFACT:
NO
WAS THE TESTING RESULTS MORE THAN 5 µg/dL?
THE CITY OF MINNEAPOLISWILL BE NOTIFIED AND A
HOME RESPONSE TEAM WILLWORK WITH YOU AND YOUR
FAMILY TO ADDRESS THEPOSSIBLE LEAD EXPOSURE INYOUR HOME. THE HEALTHY
HOMES TEAM WILL DO ARISK ASSESSMENT AND TESTPAINT, HERBS, SPICES, AND
TOYS IN THE HOME FORPOSSIBLE LEAD
CALL THE CITY OFMINNEAPOLIS, LEAD &
HEALTHY HOMES DEPARTMENT FOR SCREENING QUESTIONS &POSSIBLE HOME EVALUATION
CALL THE CITY OF MINNEAPOLIS,LEAD & HEALTHY HOMES
DEPARTMENT TO BE CONSIDEREDFOR HOME EVALUATION. YOU
MAY BRING TOYS TO BE TESTEDBY MINNEAPOLIS LEAD
&HEALTHY HOMES
HAVE YOUR CHILD DO A LEAD TEST AT YOUR HEALTH CLINIC
THERE IS NO FURTHERACTION REQUIRED
DO YOU THINK YOUR CHILD HAS BEEN EXPOSED TO LEAD?
YES
TESTING COMPLETE
YES NO, BUT I AM STILL
CONCERNED FOR MYCHILD'S HEALTH
IS YOUR HOME ORAPARTMENT BUILDINGBUILDT BEFORE 1978?
DO YOU OWN YOURHOME?
NO FURTHER ACTIONREQUIRED. CALL THE CITY OF
MINNEAPOLIS, LEAD &HEALTHY HOMES DEPARTMENT
FOR ADDITIONAL CONCERNS
NOYES
YES NO
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WHAT TO DO IF YOUTHINK YOUR CHILDHAS BEEN EXPOSED
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