Lead Poisoning Harms Children by Causing:
Learning Disabilities
Behavioral Problems
Reduced IQ
Attention Deficit Disorder
Developmental Delays

Lead-Based Paint Hazards
Intact paint is rarely the problem; abatement is rarely necessary. Poisonings are mostly caused by exposure to lead dust.
• Lead dust settles on floors and other horizontal surfaces and gets on children's hands and toys
• Lead is also in bare soil
• Children ingest dust from toys and hands during normal hand-to-mouth activity

Lead Dust from Deteriorated Paint caused by:
• Deferred Maintenance
• Building Deterioration
• Water Damage, Other Moisture Problems
• Friction and Impact Surfaces
• Unsafe Renovation/Remodeling

Research Findings
• Lead dust settles quickly on floor, window sill, other surfaces
• Dust lead level is the best yardstick of risk and for determining whether leaded dust has been cleaned up to achieve clearance and dwelling unit is safe for occupancy
• Paint repair can generate lots of lead dust
• Broom sweep won't clean up lead dust
• Lead-contaminated dust is invisible to the naked eye

Lead Safety is Everyone's Job
• Many jurisdictions license specialists
• Lead evaluation experts
• Lead hazard Control experts
• Everyone who works around old paint needs to control, contain, and clean up lead dust
• Training in lead safety has been developed for painters and remodelers

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The #1 Source of Lead Poisoning is Paint in Older Housing

AEON Management can quickly determine any residual lead levels in older homes.