C a NTENTS 
Chapter 1: Introduction 1 
1.1 About EPA s EMPACT Program 1 
1.2 About the Syracuse Lead Dust Outreach, Monitoring, and Education Project 2 
1.3 Related Lead Dust or Lead Monitoring Programs 3 
1.4 Alternative Programs 4 
1.3 Are the Practices in this Case Study Consistent with Federal Regulations? 4 
1.6 How To Use This Case Study 6 
1.7 Acknowledgments 7 
1.8 Resources for Additional Information 7 
Chapter 2: Lead Dust: Why Is it a Problem? 9 
2.1 What Is Lead Poisoning? 9 
2.2 Sources of Lead in Dust 10 
2.3 Exposure Pathways for Lead Dust 11 
2.4 Resources for Additional Information 11 
Chapter 3: Lead Dust Project Overview 15 
3.1 Steps in the Development of Syracuse s Lead Dust Project 13 
3.2 Project Implementation Steps 18 
3.3 Selecting Project Partners 21 
Chapter 4: Communicating about Lead Dust 26 
4.1 Syracuse s Outreach Methods and Materials 26 
4.2 Approaching and Recruiting Program Participants 28 
4.3 Resources for Additional Information 29 
Chapter 5: Collecting and Managing Data on Lead Dust 37 
5.1 Chronology: From Data Collection to Reporting 37 
5.2 Visiting the Home (Step-By-Step In-Home Sampling) 38 
5.3 Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP) 40 
5.4 Resources For Additional Information 40 
Chapter 6: Analyzing Lead Dust Samples Using XRF Technology 42 
6.1 Advantages of XRF Technology 42 
6.2 Requirements and Qualifications 43 
6.3 Quality Control 44 
6.4 Health and Safety When Using XRF 46 
6.5 Maintaining Equipment 47 
6.6 Resources For Additional Information 48 
