EBL Environmental Investigators

• EBL Investigator Application - Downloadable form for persons interested in becoming an Elevated Blood Lead (EBL) Environmental Investigator. Only certified Lead Inspector/Risk Assessors may apply for Environmental Investigator (EI) certification.
• EBL Investigator Training Application - Downloadable form for local health department employees seeking EBL Investigator certification.

Elevated Blood Lead (EBL) Environmental Investigation (EI) Protocol, report instructions, and procedural guidelines:

• Elevated Blood Lead (EBL) Environmental Investigation Report Template, July 2012 release.
• Instructions for using the EBL EI Report template 
• EBL Report Appendices: Includes: Component identification, lead-safe work practices for the homeowner, and the "Lead Dust Cleaning Guide". These appendices must accompany the report.
• Table of Recommended Corrective Actions for identified lead hazards (updated 2/22/2012) - this table includes a list of housing components and remedial recommendations for use in completing the EBL EI report, Table 2.1.
• EBL Report Cover Letters:
  • Cover letter for parents
  • Cover letter for Rental Property Owners
• Métodos provisorios de reducir los peligros de la pintura con plomo mediante la limpieza (Lead Dust Cleaning Guide, Spanish).
• EBL EI Protocol Manual (Interim).
• Interim Control Policy for Hospitalized EBLs (April 2012) - This guideline outlines the minimum requirements for addressing the property and the associated training/certification that is needed.

Field Sampling

• DCH-0558 Environmental Sampling Requisition Form (December 2011). Please note this version must be printed in color. Contact the MDCH Lead Laboratory at LariviereC@michigan.gov or KnottnerusM@michigan.gov to obtain color copies.
• MDCH Lead Laboratory dust wipe, paint chip, and soil sampling protocols for Environmental Investigation activities:
  • Dust wipe sampling protocol (Jan. 2012)
  • Soil sampling protocol (Jan. 2012)
  • Paint chip sampling protocol (Jan. 2012)
• MDCH Healthy Homes Section In-Field Quick References:
  • XRF Testing
  • Dust and Soil Sampling

Resources

• Building Condition and Household Questionnaire Field Form - uses Sections 5 and 6 of the EBL Report in a field-friendly format.
• Understanding Your Lead Investigation: fact sheet developed to explain an EBL Investigation to parents. You may wish to provide this educational piece to parents on-site following your investigation.
• Lead in the Home Garden and Urban Soil Environment (2010): fact sheet from the University of Minnesota Extension Service. You may wish to refer to this sheet for information when discussing lead in soil with parents, the public, or in your EBL EI reports.
• Find more resources for lead professionals here.