Lead dangers in the home
Lead-based paint is the most dangerous source of lead in the home. While it was banned in housing in 1978, lead paint can be still found in and around homes – especially those that...
Category: Home Safety
Renovating a home built before 1978
Renovation, Repair and Painting rule Beginning in the summer of 2010, the Renovation, Repair and Painting rule requires contractors to be certified in lead-safe work practices in order to prevent lead poisoning during renovations...
Lead disclosure laws
Federal law requires a property owner or seller to inform new tenants and/or buyers of known lead-based paint and lead-based paint hazards before most sales or leases. Most private housing, public housing, federally-owned housing,...
Responding after a child has been identified as lead poisoned
In Illinois, after a child is found with lead poisoning, a representative of the Illinois Department of Public Health may inspect the dwelling and common areas in order to identify the source of the...
Reducing lead hazards in the home
Keeping the home clean and free of lead hazards is one way to reduce exposure to lead in the home. The U.S. EPA offers tips on keeping homes clean: If you rent, notify your...