Lead - Based
Paint
If your
house was built before 1980, it is very possible that it contains
lead-based paint, either as a top coat or in older paint layers. If
this paint is disturbed through renovation or repair procedures, or is
in poor condition (peeling, flaking or cracking), lead, which is
dangerous if ingested or inhaled, will be present in dust and debris.
Young children are especially vulnerable to the effects of lead and
should not be allowed anywhere near renovation work areas when dealing
with lead-based paint.
If
your home was built before 1980 and you are thinking about conducting
renovation or repair projects, or know that you have deteriorating
paint in your house, it is strongly recommend that you check the paint
in your home for lead. Through the Flin Flon Community Health
Project, free lead-paint test kits are available at McMunn & Yates
located at 1 Park Rd. in Flin Flon. Any questions about using the
test kits can be directed to
info@communityhealthproject.ca.
If you
test the paint in your house, and it does contain lead, we strongly
recommended that you hire a professional to perform all home
renovations and repairs. Trained professional contractors know how to
safely handle lead-based paint and minimize the spread of harmful dust
and debris.
To read
about the procedures that should be followed when dealing with
lead-based paint, please click
here for the
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation Lead in Your Home Guide.
HEPA
filter vacuums should be used when working with lead-based paint and
are now available for rent from Hudbay through the Flin Flon Community
Health Project. Vacuums can be rented by either contractors or
residents of Flin Flon/Creighton at no charge. For more information about renting
a HEPA filter vacuum please click
here.
To
download the Flin Flon Community Health Project fact sheet on
lead-based paint, please click
here. |
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Pick-up your FREE lead paint test
kit at
McMunn & Yates before the end of August and enter to win a Winnipeg
Jets jersey!
For more info visit McMunn & Yates at 1 Park Ave., or email
info@communityhealthproject.ca
Want to read up on safe renovation tips and techniques? Click
here for more information. |