Renovation activities under 406b consist of all renovations done for compensation. This term means more than just money. It includes the bartering of goods and other exchanges of services, as well as property owners using employees to renovate rental projects. Even children who appear healthy can have dangerous levels of lead in their bodies. Effects range from delayed development, decreased IQ, and learning and behavior problems, to adverse effects on the kidneys, digestive, and reproductive systems.
Severe cases can cause devastating health consequences, including seizures, coma, and death.
About 240,000 Kansas children ages 6 years and younger are considered at high risk for ingesting lead-contaminated dust because of their tendency to put things into their mouths.