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Lead exposure in young children can cause reduced IQ and attention span, impaired growth, reading and learning disabilities, hearing loss, and a range of other health and behavioral effects.  Most exposures occur in homes or daycares built before 1978 where lead-based paint has deteriorated because of deferred maintenance or where lead hazards have been created through painting or renovation done without using lead-safe work practices.

Prevention of lead poisoning can be accomplished by eliminating lead-based paint hazards before children are exposed.  Wisconsin's goal is to eliminate this disease by working to make Wisconsin's housing lead-safe, and by improving the detection and treatment of lead poisoning in children.

Visit the Contractor Corner to learn more about the Lead-Safe Renovation Program and read Frequently Asked Questions..

Temporary Lead Certification Policy Due to the heavy influx of applications for the new lead-safe renovator program, the time to process asbestos and lead applications has increased significantly, creating long waiting times for applicants to receive their required company and individual certifications.  Click here to read the policy guidance document.

Wisconsin's Lead-Safe Renovation Rule. Under these rules, lead-safe renovator certification and company certification is required beginning April 22, 2010. Learn more about Wisconsin's Lead-Safe Renovation Rule, including downloadable facts, training providers of the Lead-Safe Renovator course and guidance documents.

Asbestos-Containing Window Glazing & Caulk Policy for Lead Contractors and Lead-Safe Renovators.  The Department of Health Services, Asbestos and Lead Section, is issuing Administrative Memorandum PB 11-02, effective immediately, to approve comparable compliance under asbestos rule, s. DHS 159.03 (1), Wis. Adm. Code, that allows certified lead abatement supervisors, lead abatement workers and lead-safe renovators to work on or remove windows or window sashes that contain non-friable glazing or caulk without also carrying separate asbestos abatement certification.  Click here to read the policy guidance document.

Is Wisconsin affected by the US Environmental Protection Agency's decision to delay enforcement of the certification rule requirement? See the Contractor Corner for this answer along with additional answers to your questions!

Childhood Lead Poisoning in Wisconsin 2010. This background paper was developed to provide the most current research about the effects of lead poisoning on children and how it continues to cause damage to their health and well-being throughout their lifespan. The report also discusses efforts to address lead poisoning at the state, federal and international level.

	The Legacy of Lead Report earned recognition as a distinguished document in 2008 by the Wisconsin Library Association and in 2009 by the American Library Association. The report reveals the alarming scope of childhood lead poisoning in Wisconsin, discusses its causes and effects, and provides a systematic plan to eliminate the problem.
	The June 2010 issue of the kids unLEADed e-newsletter was distributed by Children's Health Alliance of Wisconsin.

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Last Revised:  August 16, 2010