Lead and Lead Paint
Lead Exposure
Exposure to lead in the environment can result from sources such as lead-based paint, water, soil, and activities in the workplace. In the workplace, lead most often enters the body through ingestion of lead dust from paint or industrial activities or through inhalation of lead dust and/or fume that is generated from processes that include lead soldering, brazing, and welding.
ERM Services
ERM provides review and consultation regarding potential lead exposure conditions. There are also additional regulatory requirements for addressing potential lead-based paint hazards during renovation activities.
Buildings constructed prior to 1978 may contain lead-based paint. The deterioration of lead paint can result in exposure to lead-containing dust. Children under the age of 6 are most at risk of exposure to lead because of their rapid growth and tendency to place their hands or other objects, which may be contaminated with lead dust, into their mouths.
The goals of the Lead Paint Hazards Program are to:
- prevent lead exposure due to deterioration and/or disturbance of lead-painted surfaces in buildings constructed prior to 1978.
- comply with federal, state and local regulations governing control of lead hazards in University owned properties.
ERM Maintains a database of recently conducted hazardous materials surveys that is free and open to public access. These surveys will contain information about areas on campus where potentially hazardous materials may be present. In most conditions, these potentially hazardous materials have been contained resulting in a low likelihood of exposure. However, these surveys must be referenced prior to any demolition or renovation work. If you have questions regarding hazardous materials surveys, please contact ERM.
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