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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
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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
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Questions?• Chris Lee• www.SDHealthyHomes.Org• [email protected]• 858 694-7000