Lead-Safe Wisconsin
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.
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.
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.
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Last Revised: July 21, 2010 |