Potential Lead exposure.

[DanielSpencer]

A roughly 25 by 30cm section of paint was removed via heatgun from the wall stringer at the top of a staircase just outside of a 19 year old's bedroom. The door to the bedroom was fully open as the paint was removed. The house is a century old and there's no record of the paint's age. I ordered a testing kit but it won't come until Sunday. If it tests positive, how should I seal the section and make sure that the home is free of lead dust? What should I do now as a precautionary measure?

I tried to search online but it seemed to reccomend very extensive cleaning which I imagine is unnecessary for such a small strip of paint so low to the ground.

How much danger does lead exposure pose at this scale?

 

[cdbe]

Sorry I didn't see this earlier, no point replying you're probably dead already.

 

[Notch7]

How much danger does lead exposure pose at this scale?

Not a lot I would think

I know if you Google it you will find lots of frightening info, but that’s mostly people who have experienced exposure over long periods.

 

[Exedon]

I spent several years almost full time leadworking welding it nearly ever day later taught lead burning.
Regular blood tests never came close to limit.
Stop panicking.