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Lead Safety and Healthy Homes Program

City of San DiegoEnvironmental Services Department

City of San Diego, Environmental Services Department

This child is about to eat some poison.

It can damage her brain. 

She may have learning and behavior problems for the rest of her life.

The poison is lead.

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Children AdultsNeurological (brain) damage:

Reduced IQ/Learning disabilitiesMental retardationHyperactivity/ADD

Disruptive/violent behavior

Anemia

Anemia High blood pressure

Hearing loss Hearing lossImpaired growth Reproductive difficulties

Miscarriage/premature birthKidney damage Kidney damage

Insomnia Memory loss

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Lead Awareness Quiz

1. Lead enters a human’s bloodstream via _______________ and _______________.

2. Lead poisoning is particularly problematic for children aged six and under because it affects their ____________.

4. Lead was banned for use in paint in U.S. homes in ______.

5. Identify one area of the home that is particularly vulnerable to lead paint deterioration.

6. The RRP Rule addresses ______________ work practices.

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Lead Safety and Healthy Homes ProgramLead Related Code Enforcement

City of San Diego, Environmental Services Department

Lead Safety and Healthy Homes Program

1. Presentations

2. EPA Certified Renovation Repair and Painting

3. Healthy Homes

Education / Trainings

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Lead Safety Collaborative

Low income households with children less than 6 years of age

LEAD HAZARD ABATEMENT

Complete Lead Inspection Risk Assessment

Relocation During Abatement Ongoing Maintenance Required by Owners

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Lead Safety Collaborative

Super Cleaning ‐ Dust Mite and Roach Allergens

Minor Repairs / Plumbing

Mold Abatement

Ventilation, Fall Protection, Smoke Detectors

Integrated Pest Management / Bed Bugs

Weatherization / Energy Efficiency

HEALTH AND SAFETY INTERVENTIONS

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Lead Safety CollaborativeEDUCATION / SUSTAINABILITY

Home Visits:Lead Poisoning Prevention Education

Healthy Homes Concepts

Mattress and Pillow Covers

Green Cleaning Kits and Demonstration

IPM Supplies: Gels ‐ Food Storage

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Lead Safety Collaborative

City of San Diego, Environmental Services Department

Lead Safety Collaborative

City of San Diego, Environmental Services Department

Lead Safety Collaborative

City of San Diego, Environmental Services Department

The City of San Diego Lead Safety Collaborative• Environmental Health Coalition - Outreach, Education,

Intake & Follow-up

• County of San Diego CLPPP - Child EBL Referrals

• San Diego Housing Commission - Housing

• Urban Corps - Jobs Section 3 Training

• Grid Alternatives - Solar Installations

• Metropolitan Area Advisory Committee - Weatherization Funding

• Richard Heath and Associates - Energy Efficiency

• Campesonis Unidos Inc. - Weatherization

• La Maestra Community Health Center - Blood Lead Testing

www.SDHealthyHomes.org

City of San Diego, Environmental Services Department

Questions?• Chris Lee• www.SDHealthyHomes.Org• Lead-Safe@SanDiego.gov• 858 694-7000