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Lead Poisoning Prevention in Indiana
| Thanks to Wayne County Health Department, Indiana Department of Environmental Management and EPA, Improving Kids' Environment developed four pamphlets. These pamphlets are designed to provide the core information to Hoosier citizens and firms to help them prevent lead poisoning and comply with state and federal laws regarding lead-based paint activities. Click here for more information. This pamphlet is designed for contractors to help them determine what they can and cannot do when disturbing lead-based paint. It identifies the different categories of contractors and what work they can do. While designed for contractors, it is helpful to anyone who is trying to decide what qualifications to look for in a contractor. The pamphlet is available in pdf format at 0.7 MB in size. It is also available in html format so you can review the text in more manageable pieces. A risk assessor may want to attach this brochure to the risk assessment if significant paint disturbances are recommended. |
Reducing Lead Hazards During
Maintenance, Renovation and Abatement
In homes and child-occupied facilities built before 1960, Indiana law:
Presumes
Prohibits the use
of dangerous work practices such as dry-sanding, dry-scraping or burning paint unless special conditions apply; and Requires exterior cleanup
of visible paint chips or painted debris that within 48 hours after work is complete.
Only a licensed lead abatement contractor can perform work designed to eliminate lead hazards for more than 20 years unless the hazard elimination is incidental to the repair or renovation.
Only a dust wipe test as part of a clearance examination can be confident that lead hazards do not remain in a home.
Indiana imposes criminal penalties for violating its rules.
EPA requires contractors that disturb more than 2 square feet of interior paint in pre-1978 homes to provide written notice to owners and tenants.
OSHA requires a written Exposure Assessment before disturbing any lead without a respirator.
Contact IDEM’s Lead Hotline 888-574-8150
Warning - Pre-Renovation Notice
Indiana Special Work Practice Requirements For Buildings Built Before 1960
What Property is Covered by Indiana's Lead-Based Paint Licensing Regulations?
Who Can Disturb Paint in Pre-1978 Housing and What Work Can They Do?