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Schenectady Lead Paint Program
City Hall
105 Jay Street, Room #20
Schenectady, NY 12305
Phone: 518▪382▪5058
Fax: 518▪372▪9459
emackey@schenectadyny.gov
2010 Lead Safe Work Practices (LSWP) and Renovation, Repair
and Painting (RRP) Training Classes (click for pdf)
What can we do for you?
The Schenectady Lead Program
has grant funds to:
Who
is eligible?
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Owners & investors in the
City of Schenectady.
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Vacant Properties.
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Households where a child 6
years old or younger lives or frequently visits.
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Income-eligible
households.
Possible Warning Signs of Lead Poisoning
Hyperactivity
▪ Irritability ▪ Learning disabilities ▪ Behavior problems ▪
Loss of appetite ▪ Constipation ▪ Growth problems ▪ Hearing
damage
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you think there is lead in
your home?
If your house was built prior
to 1978, you probably have some lead in your home.
Can my child get poisoned even
if he/she doesn’t actually eat paint chips?
Yes, most
cases of childhood lead poisoning are caused by lead dust as
a result of hand-to-mouth contact.
To
protect your children from lead poisoning, follow these
simple steps:
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Get
your child tested for lead even if he/she is healthy.
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Have
your home tested for lead.
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Do not
try to remove lead-based paint yourself – hire a
professional. Get guidance before you remodel.
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Do not
let your kids play near (or eat) paint chips. Repair
peeling paint or chipped paint surfaces.
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Keep
your home and play areas clean of lead paint dust by
damp mopping & washing toys.
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Make
sure your kids wash their
hands.
Community
Partners - Blood Lead Testing Providers
Schenectady County Public Health Services
Clinic 518▪346▪2187
Ellis Hospital Pediatric Center
518▪347▪5113
Please
join Acting Mayor McCarthy &
The
Schenectady Lead Program
in the
fight against lead poisoning!
For more information on keeping your family
safe, call
518▪382▪5058
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