Making a lead safe home. Safe removal of lead paint from homes. Testing children's blood lead level. What if the blood test shows an elevated lead level. The HCHD analyzes all sampling results and will order a lead abatement on properties where it is deemed to be the source of lead poisoning.
Educational materials are also available to individuals.
Anyone can become lead poisoned, although lead poisoning generally targets children under the age of 6 years. Sources of adult lead poisoning are generally occupationally related. Pregnant women should be aware that inhaled or ingested lead can be carried across the placental barrier to the fetus. Lead tends to have a accumulative effect and quantities can build up over a period of time. Anyone who consumes lead via food or drink, or through inhalation of lead dust, is at risk.