Understanding the Long-Term Effects of Lead Exposure
Lead exposure can have detrimental effects on individuals, especially children. From damaging neurons to causing behavioral issues and slow development, the impact of lead exposure can be severe. Prevention through identifying sources of exposure and living safely with lead is crucial. Lead test kits can help in assessing lead presence in various environments like dust, soil, and paint chips. Proper sampling techniques in locations such as door frames, vents, exposed soil areas, and play areas can aid in detecting lead presence. Education and proactive measures are key in addressing the risks associated with lead exposure.
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Lead and You Adams HS November 2017
Long-Term Effects of Lead Chemically, lead behaves like calcium. Where is calcium found in the body? Unlike calcium, lead damages neurons. In high concentrations, lead is poisonous In low concentrations, lead causes: Behavioral issues like ADD Learning problems Slow growth and development Hearing and speech problems Why are younger children at the most risk from lead?
How does lead exposure occur? Ingestion Inhalation Main sources of lead Leaded paint & gasoline Soil Dust Water
What can we do? Prevention is key! We can live safely with lead. First we need to know if lead is present then we can work to prevent exposure.
Lead test kit What s inside the kit?
Serial number of kit A17 XXXX 3 baggies for Dust sampling (A17 XXXX D0X) 3 ghost wipes 3 baggies for Soil sampling (A17 XXXX S0X) Gloves 3 baggies for Paint chip sampling with double sided tape (A17 XXXX P0X)
Serial number of kit A17 XXXX A17 XXXX Mr. Fantastic Biology 4thperiod Annie Lytical 999 Imaginary Lane 17, 12, 6 months 3 baggies for Dust sampling (A17 XXXX D0X) 3 baggies for Soil sampling (A17 XXXX S0X) 3 baggies for Paint chip sampling with double sided tape (A17 XXXX P0X)
Dust Sampling Good Locations to Test Fan blade Top of a door frame Inside a vent Long forgotten shelf in back of a closet
Soil Sampling Good spots to test: look for exposed soil (not covered with mulch or grass) Near exterior wall of house Garden Play area
Paint chip sampling Find paint that is in bad condition peeling or powdery If no paint comes off on the sticky tape, it is probably not a lead hazard.
Whats Next? In February, the results will be returned with information about what you can do if there is lead in your home Bring back permission slip, samples, and data sheet Adams UND samples using an X-Ray Fluorimeter Chemistry students students test and the We use the data to make South Bend community! will all a safer
