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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 the risk assessor, inspector, and clearance examiner so they understand their role in evaluating property and their responsibilities. However, the pamphlet was designed so these professionals could attach it to their reports to better inform their clients. PDF Version (0.5 MB). |
Evaluating Homes for Lead-Based Paint Hazards
- You cannot tell whether you have lead based paint or lead hazards without special testing by a trained professional.
- State health regulations require that a local health department conduct a risk assessment for the home of a lead poisoned child.
- Only a licensed risk assessor can make specific recommendations to reduce lead hazards in a home or child-occupied facility.
- A lead inspection will tell you where lead-based paint may be but not whether hazards are present.
- A clearance examination is the best way to ensure that the home is safe after maintenance, renovation, or abatement work. If only exterior paint is disturbed, this examination does not require dust wipe samples.
- Lead-based paint risk assessors, inspectors, and clearance examiners working in Indiana must be licensed by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management.
- Property owner must share the results of any sampling with future buyers and tenants.
Contact IDEM’s Lead Hotline 888-574-8150
When is Lead-Based Paint a Hazard?
How Do I Know if Someone is Licensed?
Two Federally Mandated Disclosure Requirements
Who Can Evaluate Lead-Based Paint Hazards and What Can They Do?
What Property is Covered by Indiana's Lead-Based Paint Licensing Regulations?