Lead-Based Paint
Contact: Mike Burke, burke@ehs.psu.edu814-865-6391

Lead-Based Paint is found in virtually every building constructed before 1978, when it was banned in the US. Given the number of Penn State buildings that were constructed before that time, a Lead-Based Paint Management Program was developed to avoid exposures and ensure proper waste handling and disposal. This is ensured by training, implementation of standard procedures and work practices, inspections and exposure monitoring.

Services Offered

• Training
• Surveys and Inspections
• Hazard Evaluations
• Abatement Project Design

Program Support Information

• Lead Paint and Other Heavy Metal Pigments - Exposure Control and Disposal Procedures
• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) / Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Rule (PSU Single Family Apartment Units)
• Disposal of Non-Lead Based Paint  
• Pollution Prevention Initiatives

More Information

• Lead-based paint disclosure rule requirements (HUD/EPA)
• "Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home" Brochure (HUD/EPA)
• "Lead Paint Safety: A Field Guide for Painting, Home Maintenance, and Renovation Work" (HUD/EPA/CDC)