Lead is a toxic metal that can be found in air, dust, paint and soil. If absorbed into the body, lead may cause a range of health issues, including damage to the brain and other vital organs such as the kidneys, nerves and blood. Lead may also cause behavioral problems and learning disabilities. Children six years old and younger are most at risk of developing these health issues.
Lead poisoning prevention is a priority health and safety issue in the State of New York and NYS Homes and Community Renewal/nyhomes staff continues to take a lead role in informing the public on the topic. The web links below provide guidance to contractors, renovators, homeowners, tenants, landlords and property managers regarding compliance under the new U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) lead Renovation, Repair & Painting Rule (RRP) that requires anyone who is paid to perform work that disturbs paint in housing and child occupied facilities built before 1978 be trained and certified by the EPA. Various other links regarding legal and regulatory guidance from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and lead safety are also provided for your use.
Since these links are to be used only as a source of information, you should seek professional advice from the applicable agency or your medical practitioner, as appropriate.
New York State Department of Health - Lead Tips for Contractors
http://www.nyhealth.gov/publications/2597.pdf
U.S. Department of Energy - Lead Safe Work Practices for Weatherization Agencies
http://www.waptac.org/Health-and-Safety/Lead-Paint.aspx
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
- HUD vs. EPA Lead Rules
http://www.hud.gov/offices/lead/library/lead/rrp_lshr_guidance.pdf
- HUD Lead Grantee Questions on the EPA's RRP Rule
http://www.hud.gov/offices/lead/library/lead/QAs_RRP_Rule.05.28.09.pdf
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
- Lead Abatement Professionals
http://www.epa.gov/lead/abatement.html
- Lead Safe Certification Program
http://www.epa.gov/lead/abatement.html
U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration
- Lead in Construction
http://www.osha.gov/Publications/osha3142.pdf
- Protecting Workers from Lead Hazards Fact Sheet
http://www.osha.gov/OshDoc/data_Hurricane_Facts/LeadHazards.pdf
New York State Department of Health
- What Homeowners Need to Know About Removing Lead- Based Paint
http://www.nyhealth.gov/publications/2502/2502.pdf
- "Get Ahead of Lead" Factsheet
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
- How to Check Your Family and Home for Lead
http://www.epa.gov/lead/parents.html
- Locate Certified Renovation Firms
http://cfpub.epa.gov/flpp/searchrrp_firm.htm
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
- Lead in Paint, Dust, and Soil
New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal Training
http://www.nyshcr.org/AboutUs/Training/index.htm#lead
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Lead-Safe Certification Program Training Providers
New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal
- Environmental Review
http://www.nyshcr.org/AboutUs/EnvironmentalReview/
- Design Services Unit & Energy and Rehabilitation Services Units
- Lead-Based Paint (LBP) Regulations Overview - 7 Steps to LBP Safety & Compliance
http://www.nyshcr.org/AboutUs/training/seminar_materials.htm
New York State Laws and Regulations for Lead Poisoning
http://www.nyhealth.gov/environmental/lead/laws_and_regulations/index.htm
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - Lead Regulations
http://www.hud.gov/offices/lead/enforcement/regulations.cfm
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Laws and Regulations
http://www.epa.gov/lead/laws-regs/index.html
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule
http://www.epa.gov/lead/rrp/index.html
U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration - Lead OSHA Standards
City of New York - Lead Paint Law Compliance
http://www.nyc.gov/html/hpd/html/homeowners/lead_paint.shtml
City of Rochester - Lead- Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Ordinance
Advisory Council on Lead Poisoning Prevention
http://www.health.ny.gov/environmental/lead/advisory_council/index.htm
Governor's Task Force on the Prevention of Childhood Lead Poisoning
New York State Department of Health
- Educational Materials
http://www.nyhealth.gov/environmental/lead/education_materials/index.htm
- How Can You Protect Your Child from Lead Poisoning?
http://www.nyhealth.gov/environmental/lead/parents_caregivers.htm#child_protect
- Lead Poisoning Prevention Program in Local Health Departments
http://www.nyhealth.gov/environmental/lead/health_care_providers/local_health_departments.htm
- Lead Poisoning Prevention Programs and Plans for New York State
http://www.nyhealth.gov/environmental/lead/programs_plans/index.htm
- Regional Lead Resource Centers
http://www.nyhealth.gov/environmental/lead/resource_centers.htm
- Sources of Lead
http://www.nyhealth.gov/environmental/lead/sources.htm
New York State Weatherization Directors Association - Lead Resources
Alliance for Healthy Homes
Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention
- Lead Publications
http://www.cdc.gov/nceh/lead/publications/
Lead Hotline- The National Lead Information Center
http://www.epa.gov/lead/nlic.html
National Center for Healthy Housing
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/ABLES/ables.html
National Institutes of Health
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/leadpoisoning.html
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
http://www.hud.gov/offices/lead/index.cfm
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
- Lead in Drinking Water
http://water.epa.gov/drink/info/lead/index.cfm
- Protect Your Family From Lead In Your Home
Last updated on 12/19/12