What is a lead hazard screen?

A lead hazard screen is indeed an activity aimed at assessing the risk posed by lead-based paint in a residential or commercial environment. This process involves a simplified evaluation to identify whether lead-based paint is present and to determine if there are any lead hazards that may pose a risk to occupants, especially young children and pregnant women.

During this assessment, a lead hazard screen typically includes visual inspections, limited testing, and questions regarding the condition of painted surfaces and environmental factors. The goal is to quickly ascertain the level of risk without conducting a comprehensive inspection or requiring detailed laboratory analysis.

In contrast, other options may involve different aspects of lead safety but do not align with the specific purpose of a lead hazard screen. A detailed inspection of lead levels in soil is more extensive and related to environmental contamination rather than assessing specific paint risks. Fully eradicating lead hazards involves remediation activities which go beyond screening and actually address and eliminate the hazards. Evaluating paint quality does not necessarily focus on lead risks and is concerned more with the aesthetic and condition aspects of painted surfaces rather than health risks associated with lead.