Lead-Based Paint Hazards

Home HeadQuarters works to educate all of our customers and contractors about the dangers posed by lead-based paint. Our trained staff members will advise you of potential lead-based paint hazards during your renovation or home purchase. We also offer on-site Lead Safe Work Practices training to construction contractors.

What you should know about lead-based paint:

• Lead was used in paint to improve its performance
• Residential paint with lead is no longer sold
• Most houses built before 1978, including the majority of homes located in Syracuse, contain some lead-based paint
• Lead-based paint in good condition is not hazardous
• Lead dust from deteriorating lead-based paint is hazardous, particularly to children
• Renovation or repairs done improperly can cause excessive lead dust and hazards for the workers and the occupants

In children, lead poisoning can cause:

• Damage to the brain and nervous system
• Behavior and learning problems
• Slowed growth

In adults, lead poisoning can cause:

• High blood pressure
• Loss of memory and other neurological problems
• Reproductive system damage

Whether you are getting a home improvement loan or down payment and closing cost assistance, HHQ staff will:

• Inspect the property for deteriorated paint
• Give you a written report detailing where lead hazards might be and how you can protect yourself and your family
• Arrange for further paint testing if required
• Ensure that properly trained workers deal with painted surfaces using lead-safe work practices
• At the completion of the work, inspect and test if necessary to ensure that the lead hazards were dealt with properly
• Provide you with written notification of the results of lead clearance testing conducted in your home

Questions? Please call us at (315) 474-1939 – x258.

Lead-Safe Work Practices Training

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has developed a one-day course to teach construction workers how to safely address lead-based paint hazards during renovation. Home HeadQuarters has a staff member certified to provide this training, which is required for contractors working on Home HeadQuarters' jobs that cost up to $5,000. We offer the course on a monthly basis and it is free to attend. You must register in advance.

Please fill out the following registration form and a Home HeadQuarters staff member will contact you to confirm your registration for Lead-Safe Work Practices Training.