Lead-Safe Wisconsin: Publications Library

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has a publications library and a forms library with up-to-date versions of all published materials. If you cannot find what you're looking for here, check that site!

On this page, find all forms and publications related to Lead-Safe Wisconsin.


  For parents, families, and caregivers

Keep yourself and your child safe from lead!

TitleDescriptionFile typeLanguage(s)
Lead Paint Renovation in Schools: Information for Parents and Guardians (P-03720c)Lead paint hazards may be present in old schools. Learn about the steps you can take to make your child safer.PDFEnglish
3 ways to protect your child from lead poisoning (p-03557B)Three top tips to prevent lead poisoning and keep your child safer.PDFEnglish, Spanish, Hmong
Childhood Blood Lead Testing 2by2 Brochure (p-03557A)It's important to get 2 lead tests before your child turns 2, so you and your doctor can reduce any long-term effects.PDFEnglish, Spanish, Hmong
How to Talk with your Child's Doctor about Lead Testing (p-03557J)Doctor's appointments can be filled with lots of activity, questions, and information, but your health care team is there to help you. Learn how to talk to your doctor.PDFEnglish, Spanish, Hmong
Sources of Lead Exposure (P-03605)Understand common sources of lead exposure.PDFEnglish, Spanish
Keeping You and Your Family Safe from Lead (P-02409)Information about potential lead exposures and your work, hobbies, or pregnancy.PDFEnglish, Spanish, Hmong
Lead in Drinking Water Fact Sheet (P-02602)Understand how to protect yourself from lead in water.PDFEnglish, Spanish, Hmong
Lead-Safe Homes Program: Making Homes Lead-Safe for Kids (P-03292)The Lead-Safe Homes program works with eligible families to renovate their pre-1978 homes.PDFEnglish
Know the facts: Protect your child from lead exposure (CDC)This fact sheets provides information that can help you protect your child from lead exposure.PDFEnglish, Spanish
Lead poisoning: 5 things you can do to lower your child's lead level (CDC)If your child has a high blood lead level, there are things you can do at home to help.PDFEnglish, Spanish
Fight Lead Poisoning with a Healthy Diet (EPA)Brochure for parents explaining lead hazards and providing information on how a healthy diet can protect against lead's harmful effects.PDFEnglish, Spanish
What You Should Know about Your Child's Blood Lead Test Result (NCHH)Understand your child's blood lead test result.PDFEnglish
Keep Your Family Safe - Don't Bring Lead Home From Your Job (P-01737)You can come into contact with lead through your job or hobbies. Don't bring it home!PDFEnglish, Spanish, Hmong
The Lead-Safe Certified Guide to Renovate Right (EPA)General information about legal requirements for safe lead practices for homeowners, tenants, child care providers, and parents during renovation activities.WebpageEnglish, Spanish

  For renters, homeowners, and landlords

What to know when renting or buying.

TitleDescriptionFile typeLanguage(s)
Wisconsin Lead-in-Water Testing and Remediation Initiative - Information for Child Care Centers (p-03639)This is a free program that helps licensed group centers and Head Start programs in our state reduce drinking water hazards in their buildings.PDFEnglish
Lead-Safe Renovation Guidelines for Rental Property Owners and Supervisors (P-00821C)Rental property owners and management companies must follow the law when completing renovations in pre-1978 buildings.PDFEnglish
Lead-Safe Homes Program: Making Homes Lead-Safe for Kids (P-03292)The Lead-Safe Homes program works with eligible families to renovate their pre-1978 homes.PDFEnglish
The Lead-Safe Certified Guide to Renovate Right (EPA)General information about legal requirements for safe lead practices for homeowners, tenants, child care providers, and parents during renovation activities.WebpageEnglish, Spanish

  For contractors and renovators

If you're paid to work on homes or child-occupied buildings built before 1978, you must follow Wisconsin's Lead-Safe Renovation Rule.

TitleDescriptionFile typeLanguage(s)
Lead Provisional Certification for Individuals (P-03614)Information about provisional certification to work with lead or asbestos.PDFEnglish, Spanish
Lead-Safe Renovation Guidelines for Rental Property Owners and Supervisors (P-00821C)Rental property owners and management companies must follow the law when completing renovations in pre-1978 buildings.PDFEnglish
Lead-Safe Renovation vs. Lead Abatement (P-03180)Understand the difference between Lead-Safe Renovation and Lead Abatement.PDFEnglish, Spanish
Certification Requirements for Lead Disciplines (P-00848)Understand the requirements needed to get certified in a lead discipline.PDFEnglish, Spanish
Lead Company Certification Application (F-00171)To certify as a lead company or renew certification.PDFEnglish, Spanish
Lead-Safe Renovator Application (F-44003)To certify as a lead-safe renovator or renew certification.PDFEnglish, Spanish
Initial Application - Lead Abatement Supervisor (F-02996)To apply for first-time certification as an abatement supervisor.PDFEnglish, Spanish
Initial Lead Application - Individual Certification (F-02031)To apply for first-time certification as an abatement worker, hazard investigator, inspector, project designer, risk assessor, or sampling technician.PDFEnglish, Spanish
Renewal Lead Application - Individual Certification (F-01989)To renew certification as an abatement supervisor or worker, hazard investigator, inspector, project designer, risk assessor, or sampling technician.PDFEnglish, Spanish
Lead-Based Paint Investigation - Quarterly Summary Report (F-44013)To report lead activities conducted within 30 days of the end of each quarter.PDFEnglish
Lead Abatement Notification (F-44012)Lead Abatement Notification to complete and email to DHSAsbestosLead@dhs.wisconsin.gov two working days before lead abatement work takes place (must be received by DHS by 4 PM to be considered the same working day).PDFEnglish
Occupant Protection Plan Checklist for Lead Abatement Activities (F-00201)To complete and provide to occupants before lead abatement work takes place.PDFEnglish, Spanish
Request for Approval of an Alternative to a Lead Requirement (F-03394)To request approval of an alternative to a lead administrative rule requirement. WordEnglish
Guidelines for the Evaluation and Control of Lead-Based Paint Hazards in Housing (HUD)These guidelines can be used by those required to identify and control lead paint hazards, property owners, landlords, and child-care centers.WebpageEnglish
Lead Paint Safety: A Field guide for Interim Controls in Painting and Home Maintenance (HUD)Field guide for lessening lead paint hazards in homes.PDFEnglish
The Lead-Safe Certified Guide to Renovate Right (EPA)General information about legal requirements for safe lead practices for homeowners, tenants, child care providers, and parents during renovation activities.WebpageEnglish, Spanish

  For health professionals and community partners

Guidance, resources, forms, and job aids for health professionals, local health departments, and community partners.

TitleDescriptionFile typeLanguage(s)
Childhood Blood Lead Level Case Management Guidelines (p-03474)Guidance for local health departments who enter into contracts with CLPPP to provide lead hazard evaluation services to children under age 16.PDFEnglish
Childhood Blood Lead Testing 2by2 Brochure (p-03557A)2 by 2 Outreach: It's important to give a child 2 lead tests before the age of 2, so you can reduce any long-term effects.PDFEnglish, Spanish, Hmong
How to Talk with your Child's Doctor about Lead Testing (p-03557J)2 by 2 Outreach: Doctor's appointments can be filled with lots of activity, questions, and information. But your health care team is there to help you.PDFEnglish, Spanish, Hmong
Childhood Blood Lead Testing 2 by 2 Poster Options2 by 2 Outreach: Share information about blood lead testing with one of 6 poster options! Available in English, Spanish, and Hmong.PDFEnglish, Spanish, Hmong
Wisconsin Lead-in-Water Testing and Remediation Initiative - Information for Child Care Centers (p-03639)This is a free program that helps licensed group centers and Head Start programs in our state reduce drinking water hazards in their buildings.PDFEnglish
Lead Hurts Kids! Bookmark (P-01235C)Bookmark: Information about the harms of lead.PDFEnglish, Spanish
Renovate Lead-Safe! Bookmark (P-01235A)Bookmark: Information about lead-safe renovation.PDFEnglish
How much lead dust does it take to poison a child? Bookmark (P-01235B)Bookmark: Information about lead dust.PDFEnglish
Lead-in-Water Testing and Remediation Program (P-03529)This is a free program that helps licensed group centers and Head Start programs in our state reduce drinking water hazards in their buildings.PDFEnglish
Work Orders Letter - Lead Hazard ControlTemplate for lead work orders.WordEnglish
Guidelines for reporting employer information to Wisconsin Adult Blood Lead Epidemiology and Surveillance Program (P-03347)Blood lead test results, demographics, and employer information of employed patients who are 16 years and older must be reported to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.PDFEnglish
Elevated Blood Lead (EBL) Investigation Forms and Supplies Tool (P-03266)Supplies checklist and collection of guidance materials for EBL investigations.PDFEnglish
Blood Lead Lab Reporting (F-00017)Health care providers and laboratories are required to report all blood lead test results.WordEnglish, Spanish
Medicaid Targeted Case Management Fact Sheet - Childhood Lead Poisoning (F-44771AA)This form is to be completed when Medicaid Targeted Case Management will be provided to an eligible child.Word, PDFEnglish
Nursing Case Management Report (F-44771A)This mandatory form is used to document home visits, assess child developmental status, and determine needed services.PDFEnglish
Nursing Case Closure Report (F-44771B)This mandatory form for nursing case management helps users follow the Case Management Protocol.PDFEnglish
Property Investigation Report (F-44771C)This Investigation Report Form is used to describe the causes and conditions of lead poisoning and to monitor services provided.PDFEnglish
Property Investigation Closure Report (F-44771D)This Closure Report Form is used to describe the causes and conditions of lead poisoning and to monitor services provided.PDFEnglish

  For training providers

If you're a certified training provider offering accredited lead trainings in Wisconsin, here are the tools and forms you need.

TitleDescriptionFile typeLanguage(s)
Lead Course and Instructor Evaluation TemplateInstructor rating and general feedback template.WordEnglish
Lead Course Agenda TemplateCreate an agenda for your training class.WordEnglish
Lead: Course Test Blueprint TemplateTemplate for designing a course test. A course test should reflect the learning goals and objectives of the training course.WordEnglish
Lead Sampling Technical - Hands-on Skills Assessment Tracking SheetFor the documentation of a student's successful completion of hands-on skill activities.WordEnglish
Lead-Safe Renovator Refresher Training Eligibility Checklist (P-03541)If a student meets all condition(s) for one of the given options, that student is eligible for lead-safe renovator refresher training.  PDFEnglish
Lead Refresher Training Eligibility Checklist for Non-Renovators (P-03542)If a student meets all condition(s) for one of the given options, that student is eligible for lead-safe renovator refresher training. PDFEnglish
Lead-Safe Renovation in Wisconsin (PowerPoint)Training presentation template.PowerPointEnglish
Certification Requirements for Lead Disciplines (P-00848)Understand the requirements needed to get certified in a lead discipline.PDFEnglish, Spanish
Certification Requirements for Asbestos Disciplines (P-00848A)Understand the requirements needed to get certified in an asbestos discipline.PDFEnglish, Spanish
Training Course Accreditation Application, Lead Disciplines (F-02346)Apply to offer a lead training course.PDFEnglish
Lead Principal Instructor Application (F-44063)Apply to be a lead principal instructor.WordEnglish, Spanish
Lead Training Manager Application (F-44062)Apply to be a lead training manager.PDFEnglish

  For lead investigators

If you're a certified lead risk assessor, hazard investigator, inspector, or sampling technician, the Department of Health Services (DHS) can help improve your lead investigation work and reports.

TitleDescriptionFile typeLanguage(s)
Partial Lead Inspection TemplateSupplemental information to be used in conjunction with Chapter 7 of the HUD Guidelines for the Evaluation and Control of Lead-Based Paint Hazards in Housing, 2012 Edition.ExcelEnglish
HUD 2012 Guidelines for the Evaluation and Control of Lead-Based Paint Hazards in HousingDetailed, comprehensive technical information on how to identify lead-based paint and related hazards in housing, and how to control such hazards safely and efficiently.PDFEnglish
Lead Clearance Examination Report TemplateIncludes locations to list findings, abatement activities, renovation/interim control activities, next actions, and more.WordEnglish
Lead-Based Paint Inspection and Risk Assessment Report TemplateLead-Based Paint Inspection and Risk Assessment (LIRA) Report Template.WordEnglish
Lead-Based Paint Inspection Report TemplateLead-based paint inspection (full/partial) report.WordEnglish
Risk Assessment Report TemplateTemplate for drafting a risk assessment report.WordEnglish

  Lead in schools and child care centers

Any buildings constructed before 1978 may contain lead paint. Understand how common sources of lead and how to keep yourself and your children safe.

TitleDescriptionFile typeLanguage(s)
Lead Paint Renovation in Schools: Information for Parents and Guardians (P-03720C)Lead paint hazards may be present in schools. Learn about the steps you can take to make your child safer.PDFEnglish
Caution, School Staff: Lead Renovation Work is Underway (P-03720B)Lead paint hazards may be present in schools. Learn how to keep yourself and your students safer.PDFEnglish
Lead Paint Renovation in Schools: Help us keep you and your students safe (P-03720A)Lead paint renovation needs to follow strict rules. Report unsafe work practices.PDFEnglish
Caution, Workers: Lead Renovation Work is Underway (P-03720)If you work in an old school, there may be lead paint in maintenance areas and boiler rooms. Keep yourself safe.PDFEnglish
Wisconsin Lead-in-Water Testing and Remediation Initiative - Information for Child Care Centers (p-03639)This is a free program that helps licensed group centers and Head Start programs in our state reduce drinking water hazards in their buildings.PDFEnglish
Lead-in-Water Testing and Remediation Program (P-03529)This is a free program that helps licensed group centers and Head Start programs in our state reduce drinking water hazards in their buildings.PDFEnglish
The Lead-Safe Certified Guide to Renovate Right (EPA)General information about legal requirements for safe lead practices for homeowners, tenants, child care providers, and parents during renovation activities.WebpageEnglish, Spanish

  Adult lead exposure

 Adults can be exposed to lead as well. Keep yourself safe!

TitleDescriptionFile typeLanguage(s)
Preventing Lead Exposure at Shooting Ranges (p-03697)Information for people who use or work at shooting ranges to know how they might come in contact with lead and how to avoid it.PDFEnglish
Keeping You and Your Family Safe from Lead (P-02409)Information about potential lead exposures and your work, hobbies, or pregnancy.PDFEnglish, Spanish, Hmong
Lead and Your Health: No Amount of Lead is Safe, Even for Adults (P-01738)Learn how to identify and protect yourself from lead.PDFEnglish, Spanish
Lead Testing: Also Important in Adults (P-01293)Adults can get lead poisoning just like children. Learn the risks.PDFEnglish, Spanish
Adult Lead Poisoning in Wisconsin: Sources, Prevention, and Intervention (P-03115)Understand the common ways that adults get lead poisoned.PDFEnglish
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Last revised July 25, 2025