Both visual inspection and composite dust wipe sampling was completed on 92 homes in Baltimore City by the Kennedy Krieger Institute (KKI). The visual inspection was developed as a screening tool for KKI’s program to move families to lead safe housing. Composite dust wipes were taken in order to help evaluate the program’s effect on dust lead levels. A comparison of the results of the two methods reveals that a visual inspection is an accurate predictor of lead safety 64% of the time. Results supporting the need for dust wipe sampling as well as visual inspection will be presented. Additional cost and benefit of including dust wipe sampling in visual inspection visit will be discussed.
Learning Objectives: Session participants will be able to explain the importance of the combination of dust wipe sampling and a visual inspection
Keywords: Lead, Housing
Presenting author's disclosure statement:
Organization/institution whose products or services will be discussed: None
I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.