ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--3M announced today that 3M™ LeadCheck™ Instant Lead Tests are now
recognized for use in the State of Wisconsin, providing an instant and
cost-effective way for certified lead-safe renovators to test for lead
on painted wood, metal, plaster and drywall surfaces.
According to the latest census bureau housing numbers, 72% of Wisconsin
homes were built before 1979 and the most common source of lead is from
paint in homes and buildings built before 1978. To protect against this
risk, on April 22, 2008, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
issued its Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule. The rule requires that
firms performing renovation, repair, and painting projects that disturb
lead-based paint in pre-1978 homes, child care facilities and schools be
certified by the EPA and that they use certified renovators who are
trained by EPA-approved training providers to follow lead-safe work
practices.
The State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services recognizes the 3M
LeadCheck Instant Lead Test kit for use in Wisconsin when performed by
certified lead-safe renovators following the manufacturer’s
instructions. More information can be found on the State of Wisconsin
Department of Health Services website at www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/lead
or www.3MLeadCheck.com.
Previously, no lead test kits were recognized for use in the State of
Wisconsin. Paint testing had to be performed by a certified lead
inspector or risk assessor using an XRF analyzer to test painted
components on a site or another option was to take paint chip samples
for laboratory testing.
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