Lead-Safe Wisconsin: Contact the Certification & Field Compliance Units

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• Report unsafe work if you suspect that someone is performing work without proper safety precautions or certifications.
• Contact the Field Compliance Unit to learn more about Wisconsin's lead and asbestos laws, enforcement, or to submit a complaint about unsafe work practices.
• Contact the Certification Unit for questions about certification, training, or general compliance.

Report unsafe lead or asbestos work

If you suspect that someone is performing lead-based paint work without proper safety precautions or certifications, report it. Unsafe practices can put entire families and neighborhoods at risk. You can use our map of DHS Lead and Asbestos Inspectors, P-02367 (PDF) to find an inspector in your area. You can also contact any of our Environmental Health Specialists, P-02367 (PDF) with concerns.

For anonymous reporting, fill out this form:

Report unsafe lead or asbestos work in your community

Important note: You can request anonymity, but your report will become a part of our records, which are subject to open records law. To remain anonymous, fill out the online complaint form, but do not enter your contact information. Make sure to give us enough details to investigate.

You can also use the following contact information to make a report:

• Phone (Voicemail): 608-261-6876
• Email: DHSAsbestosLead@dhs.wisconsin.gov

When reporting, share:

• The address or location of the work.
• What you saw (missing containment, visible dust, no protective gear, etc.).
• Date and time of the activity.

Spanish speakers: Include your name, phone number, and email. An interpreter will assist you.

When we get the tip or complaint, an inspector will follow-up as soon as possible. The inspector will use a variety of methods to investigate the tip or complaint. These methods include interviews, site visits, internet searches, and record reviews. The inspector may also work with other federal, state, or local agencies.

Once we gather the evidence, we will determine if they violated the lead and asbestos rules. If we determine violations, we will follow our enforcement policies and procedures. Our team meets twice a month to discuss cases. This meeting allows us to make consistent decisions with similar cases.

To learn more about investigations, visit: Enforcing Lead and Asbestos Laws.

Contact the field compliance unit

Wisconsin has laws in place to protect people from lead and asbestos. The Field Compliance Unit works to enforce these laws to keep our state healthy. To learn more, visit: Enforcing Lead and Asbestos Laws.

Access resources for lead investigators

For general questions

• Phone: 608-261-6876 (if no answer, leave a voicemail)
• Email: DHSAsbestosLead@dhs.wisconsin.gov

Meet the field compliance team

Contact the certification unit

Wait! Did you know the certification unit has a step-by-step guide to getting certified

• Step By Step Guide: How to get certified to work with lead-based paint.
• Access resources for training providers.

For questions about certification, training, or general compliance

• Phone: 608-261-6876 (if no answer, leave a voicemail)
• Email: DHSAsbestosLead@dhs.wisconsin.gov

Meet the certification team