Sources of Lead Exposure
The primary source of lead exposure for children is
lead paint, house dust and lead-contaminated soil. Adults may be
exposed to lead in the workplace. Other sources, such as traditional
home remedies and cosmetics, can contribute to a child's lead exposure.
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Product Alerts DHS webpage of resources
and information on product alerts.
Sources
and Routes of Lead Exposure (PDF, 130 KB) A description of commonly identified sources of
lead exposure and routes of exposure.
Toxic
Metals: Lead (Exit DHS - Federal Occupational Safety and Health
Administration) Lead is one of the most comment overexposure found in industry and is a
primary cause of
workplace illness. OSHA is moving towards
a 5 year goal of a 15% reduction
in the average severity of lead exposure or employee blood lead
levels in selected industries and workplaces.
HUD
Technical Guidelines for the Evaluation and Control of Lead-Based
Paint Hazards in Housing (Exit DHS -
Department of
Housing and Urban Development)The guidelines provide detailed,
comprehensive, technical information on how to identify lead-based
paint hazards in housing and manage such hazards safely and
efficiently. They are based on the concepts, definitions, and
requirements set forth by Congress in Title X of the 1992 Housing
and Community Development Act.
Fact Sheet Library: Lead Poisoning (Exit
DHS - National Safety Council)
This fact sheet covers where lead is found, how to check a home for
lead-based hazards, and simple steps to take to prevent or reduce
exposure.
Lead
in Water: Questions and Answers (Exit DHS
- Centers
for Disease
Control and Prevention) Frequently asked questions about lead in
drinking water, and links to the federal on the Safe Drinking Water Act.
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Additional Resources
- ACMI-Certified
Sidewalk Chalks are Safe (Exit DHS) (Art & Creative Material Institute)
- Protect
Your Family From Lead in Your Home in English,
Spanish,
Vietnamese,
Russian,
& Arabic
(Exit DHS - Department of
Housing and Urban Development)
- Parents:
Look Out for Lead in English (PDF, 92 KB)
and Look Out for Lead in
Spanish (PDF, 67 KB)
Lead Paint Safety: A Field Guide for Painting, Home
Maintenance, and Renovation Work in English
(Exit DHS;
PDF, 1.3 KB) and Spanish (Exit DHS;
PDF, 1.9 KB)
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