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Is there an income requirement to qualify for the Material & Assistance program?


How might adults get exposed to a lead hazard?


Should I be concerned about lead poisoning from paint glaze on pots, plates or utensils used in cooking or serving food?


What is the US EPA "Action Level” for lead in soil?


According to Title X - how is a Lead Inspection defined?


What's the most common way children are exposed to lead?


What are the health effects from lead poisoning in children?


What is Chelation?


Why are children at a higher risk of lead poisoning?


Where can I find more information about having my home tested for lead contamination?


How soon after exposure to lead hazards would you know if lead poisoning has occured?


Are day care centers tested for lead hazards?


What lead blood level is considered to be safe for children?


How long does lead remain detectable in the body?


Case Studies in Environmental Medicine - Lead Toxicity


What is lead?


What are the symptoms of lead poisoning?


What is the Workers' Family Protection Act?


Why is lead poisoning dangerous?


What is lead poisoning?


How are children tested for lead poisoning?


The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)




Lead Connections Training Page
(LINK)



L ead poisoning is one of the most serious health threats for children in and around the home
(PDF)



Our Children Are At Risk!
(LINK)



Innocent Toys?
(LINK)



CDC Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
(LINK)
Lead poisoning is entirely preventable. The key is stopping children from coming into contact with lead and treating children who have been poisoned by lead.

Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
4470 Buford Highway (Mail stop F-30)
Atlanta, GA 30341



The HUD list of available inspectors
(LINK)
This is the link for the HUD list of available inspectors for all states or a particular state. This list is updated following each inspection certification training class to include newly certified inspectors.


Lead Safe Housing Rules
(DOCUMENT)
Lead based paint poisoning prevention in certain residential structures - Code of Federal Regulations 24 CFR Part 35 Safe Housing Rule


USEPA lead web site
(LINK)
This site provides information about lead, lead hazards, and provides some simple steps to protect you and your family.


New York State Day Care Regulations Subpart 418-1 Day care Centers Subpart 418-2 Small Day Care Centers
(LINK)
New York State Day Care Regulations Part 418 is repealed and new Part 418 has been added. Here you will find the Regulation.


Social Services Law § 390 Part-1
(PDF)
New York State Day Care Regulations Part 418 is repealed and new Part 418 has been added. Here you will find the Regulation.


Social Services Law § 390 Part-2
(PDF)
Initial Social Services Law 390 – Child Day Care


Case Studies in Environmental Medicine - Lead Toxicity
(LINK)
The goal of the CSEM is to increase the primary care provider’s knowledge of hazardous substances in the environment and to aid in the evaluation of potentially exposed patients.

After completion of this educational activity, the reader should be able to discuss the major exposure route for lead, describe two potential environmental and occupational sources of lead exposure, give two reasons lead is a health hazard, describe three factors contributing to lead toxicity, identify evaluation and treatment protocols for persons exposed to lead, and list two sources of information on lead.


The skinny on lead
(LINK)
Here, at last, all you need to know about lead and its properties.


Workers' Family Protection Act
(PDF)



Lead Toxicity
(LINK)



The Department of Health and Human Services Web Site
(LINK)



Lead: An Unseen Hazard in the Playground and Garden
(DOCUMENT)
Lead dust in a garden or play area can be very dangerous to small children. As they run or dig in the ground, children can inhale small particles of dust. Hands, toys and candies dropped on the soil are also a source of lead.

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