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Charles Jerome Ware, LLC is a premier Maryland-based, nationally recognized and respected, lead paint poisoning defense law firm. For an initial courtesy consultation, contact the firm at (410) 720-6129. We can help you if you have been sued in a lead poisoning lawsuit.
Landlords should be aware that improper lead (Pb) removal from residential units and commercial buildings can increase lead poisoning (Plumbism) hazards by spreading more leaded dust throughout the residence or building. Therefore, lead abatement or removal should be performed by State-certified and MDE-accredited workers --- for both legal as well as practical reasons.
It is Maryland law that any person who acts as a supervisor or contractor for the purpose of abating or removing lead )Pb) paint shall be accredited by the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE). Workers who perform "purposeful" lead abatement shall be trained by a training provider approved by MDE.
Lead paint abatement work includes any activity that eliminates or reduces lead paint hazards, including paint removal, replacement of components, encapsulation, or repainting. Examples of people who provide lead paint services include inspectors, trainers, workers, and supervisors.
Although Maryland lead (Pb) law does not cover contractors doing maintenance or renovation work in an owner-occupied pre-1978 built dwelling unit, the contractors need to exercise safe work practices since they can generate lead-contaminated dust.
In many areas in Baltimore city, lead poisoning (Plumbism) is a public health problem. In fact, it is considered by some to be a major preventable environmental health hazard affecting children under the age of 7 years.
Residential units (houses and apartments) built prior to 1978 in Baltimore may contain lead (Pb) paint.
Residential units built before 1950 in Baltimore likely contain lead paint.
Dry scraping, dry sanding and burning lead paint may release dangerous lead (Pb) dust.
For more information on safe residential renovation techniques and lead poisoning (Plumbism), contact us (410) 720-6129; the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE), 1-800-424-LEAD,http://www.mde.state.md.us/lead; or the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),http://www.epa.gov.gov/lead.
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