lead hazards in older homes a big problem
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Lead Hazards in Older Homes A Big Problem. Why be concerned about lead in our homes?. Lead has bad effects on young children and can cause health, behavior and learning problems. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Lead Hazards in Older HomesA Big Problem
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Why be concerned about lead in our homes?
Lead has bad effects on young children and can cause health, behavior and learning problems.
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The placenta isa structure which allows materials to diffuse from the mother to the developing child, as well as in the opposite direction.
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Lead is a small molecule and can easily diffuse to the fetus through the placenta from the mother and have negative consequences for the unborn child.
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Why are young children very vulnerable?
– They tend to put objects in their mouths.
– The body organs and the brain in particular is still developing.
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Some of these adverse effects include:
• Damage to the brain and nervous system
• Behavior and learning problems (such as hyperactivity, IQ deficits, and ADHD)
• Slowed growth
• Hearing problems • Headaches
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Some Health Problems in Children that are Caused by Lead
• Brain or nerve damage
• Hearing Problems
• Slowed growth
• Digestive problems
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Lead is also harmful to adults. Adults can suffer from:
• Difficulties during pregnancy • Other reproductive problems (in both men
and women)• High blood pressure• Digestive problems • Nerve disorders • Memory and concentration problems • Muscle and joint pain
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• Lead is a problem. Don't forget that it thwarted Superman's X-ray vision!
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Young children often put non-food items into their mouths. Some of these items may have lead dust on their surface.
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Sources of lead in or near the home
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Lead paint peeling from a shed
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Peeling and flaking lead paint in the window and its casing
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Flaking and peeling lead paint on old shutters
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Lead soldering in plumbing in home water pipes
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Porches with cracked or flaking lead paint are hazardous.
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Lead in the soil from flaking paint or other sources
This is a problem, especially if children play near where this lead contamination is.
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• What is wrong with each of the following pictures?
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What’s Wrong with this Picture?
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What’s Wrong with this Picture?
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What’s Wrong with this Picture?
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What’s Wrong with this Picture?
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What’s Wrong with this Picture?
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Some Steps for Reducing Lead Exposure in Contaminated Homes
1. If piper have lead solder – run the water for a few minutes to flush the system.
2. Never sweep or sand flaking lead based paint.
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3. Keep children, pregnant women, and other non-workers out of the area you are cleaning.
4. Fix doors and windows that stick when opened and closed.
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5. Make flat surfaces smooth and cleanable. For example, remove old carpeting; replace damaged linoleum
6. When removing lead-based paint, workers must wear safety glasses and a NIOSH-approved dust mask.
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7. When cleaning lead dust, never dry sweep.
8. Use a vacuum with HEPA filters and wet clean using the two pail technique.