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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

[email protected]

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

[email protected]

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

[email protected]

www.thebeautywell.org

Check thebox whencomplete

LEAD POISONING PREVENTION CONTACT LIST

Name

Phone Email

Notes

Name

Phone

Notes

Email

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

Email

Hennepin County Healthy Homes

[email protected]

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

[email protected]

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?


[email protected]


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!


[email protected]


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


[email protected]


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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