Lead, Asbestos & Chemical Exposure Health Impact Unit
Assessing and mitigating lead, asbestos, and legacy chemical exposures that cause preventable disease in vulnerable communities.
Unit Mission
The Lead, Asbestos & Chemical Exposure Health Impact Unit investigates legacy chemical exposures — lead paint, asbestos, and persistent organic pollutants — that continue to cause preventable disease in vulnerable communities, particularly children. The unit conducts exposure assessments, quantifies health impacts, and advises on abatement and remediation programs that eliminate exposure pathways — with particular focus on the environmental justice dimensions of legacy contamination in low-income and minority communities.
Key Functions
Exposure Assessment
Conducting exposure assessments for lead, asbestos, and legacy chemicals — sampling residential environments, measuring blood lead levels, and characterizing exposure pathways to identify the most significant sources of preventable chemical exposure.
Abatement Programs
Advising on lead paint and asbestos abatement programs — developing technically sound abatement specifications, oversight protocols, and clearance standards that safely eliminate exposure hazards in homes, schools, and public buildings.
Health Impact Quantification
Quantifying the health impacts of legacy chemical exposures — estimating the burden of lead-associated cognitive impairment, asbestos-related disease, and other chemical health effects to support regulatory action and resource allocation.
Operational Capabilities
Environmental, Conservation & Diplomacy Directorate
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