LEAD PAINT POISONING(PLUMBISM) ABATEMENT : BALTIMORE LANDLORD DEFENSE ATTORNEYS

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Lead poisoning (Plumbism) is considered by many authorities to be a public health crisis in Baltimore. Apartments and houses built before 1978 in Baltimore are likely to contain lead-based paint. However, lead-based paint in residences is not the only source of  toxic lead (Pb) in the Baltimore area.
Other sources of inhaled or ingested lead (Pb) can include : drinking water, pipes and other plumbing items, older commercial  buildings, soil, yards and playgrounds, dust, jobs and hobbies, folk remedies, jewelry, cosmetics, pottery and other products, etc., and even the air we breathe.


Residential and other building renovations on pre-1978 constructed units are, in fact, key sources of leaded dust in the air we breathe. Maryland has rules for this type of work to help avoid the spread of harm from toxic lead.


Under Maryland law, lead paint "abatement" is a set of measures designed to eliminate or reduce lead-based paint hazards; and thus reduce lead paint poisoning (Plumbism). Anyone who acts as a supervisor or contractor for the purpose of abating lead paint must be accredited by the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE). Workers who perform purposeful lead(Pb) abatement shall be trained by a training provider approved by MDE.


Landlords must be careful that their lead (Pb) abatement contractors:
- Follow all local, state and federal regulations;
- Complete the required training and be accredited before doing the abatement work;
- Restrict entry to work areas by residents and the public;
- Choose the safest methods for the renovation;
- Wear appropriate, protective clothing whiel on sight;
- Use appropriate safety equipment;
- Do not or eat in the work area;
-  Contain leaded dust at all time within the work area;
- Safety first. Use saft techniques at all times;
- Work carefully and safely with all chemicals at all times; and
- Get a lead check-up immediately upon completion of the lead abatement project.