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UTAH KIDS AND LEAD POISONING PREVENTION BROCHURE

This brochure describes the common sources and risks of lead exposure, how to prevent lead poisoning in your child, and the importance of getting your child screened

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Spanish (Los Niños de Utah y El Envenenamiento con Plomo)

LEAD EXPOSURE QUESTIONNAIRE

This questionnaire should be administered to children from 6 months to 6 years of age at well-child visits. Blood lead testing is recommended on all children at 1 and 2 years of age and up to age 6 years if never tested.

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Spanish (Cuestionario acerca del plomo en la infancia)

PRENATAL LEAD RISK QUESTIONNAIRE

This questionnaire is an important part of planning for a family and informs expecting mothers or those planning pregnancy on their level of risk for exposing their unborn child to lead.

PARENT GUIDE FOR CHILD WITH ELEVATED BLOOD LEAD LEVEL

This handout gives follow-up information for a parent or caregiver whose child has an elevated blood lead level.

English
Spanish (Plomo Elevado en Sangre Guía de Seguimiento para Padres y Guardianes)

PROTECT YOUR FAMILY FROM LEAD IN YOUR HOME BOOKLET

This pamphlet, available in multiple languages, provides information to families who plan to buy or rent a home that may have lead hazards. It also describes how lead enters and affects the body, the common sources of lead exposure found within the home, and tips to keep your family safe.

WHY TOXIC CHEMICALS ARE MORE DANGEROUS TO CHILDREN

Find out why children are more vulnerable than adults to the effects of lead poisoning.

PICA & LEAD POISONING

This factsheet explains what PICA behavior is and how it relates to lead poisoning.

English
Spanish (La Pica y El Envenenamiento Por Plomo)

NUTRITION GUIDELINE FOR DECREASING LEAD ABSORPTION

Nutrition is important for lead poisoning prevention. Foods high in Calcium, Iron, and Vitamin C can slow the body’s absorption of lead.

LEAD AWARENESS RECIPE HANDOUT

In this handout from the Environmental Protection Agency, you will find kid-friendly recipes that help reduce the risk of lead absorption.

LEAD-SAFE POSTER (COMMON SOURCES)

This poster educates on some common sources of lead.

LEAD SAFE POSTER (SILENT POISON)

This poster reminds parents that lead poisoning is silent, and to ask to have their child tested for lead.

OCCUPATIONAL GUIDELINES FOR WORKSITES IN UTAH

This brochure was created for healthcare providers about patients with received their injury in their occupational environment. The brochure lists occupations that have higher lead exposures and how lead exposure can impact adults.

UTAH POISON CONTROL CENTER

Phone: (800) 222-1222
Website

LEAD EXPOSURE IN HUNTING, RECREATION, AND OCCUPATIONS

Lead in Wild Game Meat

Idaho Department of Health and Welfare provides a quick overview of the unexpected dangers of lead in hunted meat and how you can protect your family without quitting your hobby.

Protecting Workers From Lead Hazards at Indoor Firing Ranges

This fact sheet from OSHA highlights policies and standards for firing range employers.

Lead Hazards at Indoor Firing Ranges Brochure (MSU)

This brochure from Michigan State University explains the increased risk for lead exposure in firing ranges and methods to prevent contamination. The brochure references a blood lead level of 5 μg/dL, but the CDC now recommends that the actionable level for lead poisoning in children is 3.5 μg/dL or greater.

Lead and Shooting Ranges Poster

Idaho Department of Health and Welfare explains the hazards of working around lead ammunition and how you can protect your family by taking precautions.

LOCAL RESOURCES TO PROTECT YOUR FAMILY

Lead Education Home Visiting Program: SL County Health

If you live in Salt Lake County and your child has a blood lead level of 3.5 ug/dL or above, you qualify for Salt Lake County Health Department’s free lead education program.

Salt Lake County Lead-Safe Housing Program

See if your Salt Lake County home qualifies for free lead remediation. This includes a home risk assessment and remediation if necessary.

HOW TO WORK WITH KIDS WITH ELEVATED BLL:
CDC EDUCATIONAL INTERVENTIONS FOR CHILDREN AFFECTED BY LEAD

This report outlines available scientific data describing the adverse effects of lead, summarizes the Individuals with Disability Education Act (IDEA) parts B and C, and provides information on how these provisions relate to children affected by lead. The document also describes major gaps in our scientific understanding of educational interventions for reversing academic problems in children affected by lead.

IMPACT OF LEAD ON LEARNING:
IMPACT OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EXPOSURE ON EDUCATIONAL TEST PERFORMANCE

This report presents results of an analysis on lead exposure and testing scores. Early childhood lead exposure negatively affected scores in both reading and mathematics.

LEAD IMPACT ON LEARNING

Many think of lead as an issue of the past. For many children, lead exposure can still affect a child’s ability to learn. Read this report to learn more about the effects of lead exposure in the classroom.

REDUCING LEAD EXPOSURE IN YOUR HOME DAYCARE

Watch on YouTube.

UTAH LEAD FREE LEARNING INITIATIVE

Public childcare facilities may be eligible to apply for funding that will help test drinking water for lead

LEAD SAFE HOUSING PROGRAM

Free lead remediation for qualified homes in Salt Lake County.

SMALL ENTITY COMPLIANCE GUIDE

A handbook for renovating facilities built before 1978

MAP OF HOUSES BUILT PRIOR TO 1978 IN SALT LAKE COUNTY

Lead-based paint was banned in 1978. Use this map to see if your home, or a home you visit, increases your family’s risk for lead exposure.

UTAH DEQ LEAD-BASED PAINT PROGRAM

The Utah Lead-Based Paint Program establishes and enforces work practice procedures for lead-based paint abatements and renovation, repair, and painting activities performed by paid contractors in the State of Utah. The program oversees the certification of individuals and firms performing abatements or renovation, repair, and painting activities and oversees the accreditation of lead-based paint training providers that train the individuals performing lead-based paint work.

LIST OF LEAD-BASED PAINT CERTIFIED CONTRACTORS

Homes and buildings built before 1978 are more likely to contain lead-based paint and it is recommended that you use a certified contractor to reduce your family’s exposure to lead during renovation. The Utah Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has compiled a list of contractors who have been certified to work with lead-based paint.

EPA’S LEAD-SAFE RENOVATION, REPAIR, AND PAINTING GUIDE

If you plan to renovate a home or building built before 1978 yourself instead of using a certified contractor, please see the guidelines above to keep your family safe.

OFFICE OF LEAD HAZARD CONTROL AND HEALTHY HOMES
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

Visit the website

OCCUPATIONAL BLOOD LEAD GUIDELINE

Download

U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY RECOGNIZED LEAD PAINT TEST KIT FACT SHEET

Visit the website

DISCLOSURE AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT REGARDING LEAD-BASED PAINT AND/OR LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARDS

For buyers and sellers to acknowledge potential lead hazards in homes.

UTAH APPLETREE PROGRAM

This program is responsible for evaluating and responding to environmental public health issues in Utah. These duties include public health assessments, health consultations, exposure investigations, health education, and community involvement.

HOW TO GET YOUR SOIL TESTED FOR LEAD

USU Home Soil Testing step-by-step instructions and downloadable analysis sheet.

UTAH DIVISION OF DRINKING WATER

LEAD TESTING LABS

Labs that Accept Lead Samples

GUIDE TO LEAD FILTERS FOR WATER

This EPA guide provides guidance on third-party certifications for lead reduction and important information regarding point-of-use (POU) water filter selection.

SCHOOL WATER TESTING INFORMATION

The Utah Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and the Utah Department of Health (DOH) are partnering with Utah schools to conduct voluntary sampling for lead in their drinking water.

UTAH DEQ LEAD-BASED PAINT PROGRAM

The Utah Lead-Based Paint Program establishes and enforces work practice procedures for lead-based paint abatements and renovation, repair, and painting activities performed by paid contractors in the State of Utah. The program oversees the certification of individuals and firms performing abatements or renovation, repair, and painting activities and oversees the accreditation of lead-based paint training providers that train the individuals performing lead-based paint work.

LIST OF LEAD-BASED PAINT CERTIFIED CONTRACTORS

Homes and buildings built before 1978 are more likely to contain lead-based paint and it is recommended that you use a certified contractor to reduce your family’s exposure to lead during renovation. The Utah Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has compiled a list of contractors who have been certified to work with lead-based paint.

SALT LAKE COUNTY LEAD-SAFE HOUSING PROGRAM

See if your Salt Lake County home qualifies for free lead remediation. This includes a home risk assessment and remediation if necessary.

LEAD EDUCATION HOME VISITING PROGRAM:
SL COUNTY HEALTH

If you live in Salt Lake County and your child has a blood lead level of 3.5 ug/dL or above, you qualify for Salt Lake County Health Department’s free lead education program.

LEAD POISONING PREVENTION:
SL COUNTY HEALTH

Learn about Salt Lake County Health Department’s Lead Poisoning Prevention Program.

SALT LAKE COUNTY LEAD-SAFE HOUSING PROGRAM

See if your Salt Lake County home qualifies for free lead remediation. This includes a home risk assessment and remediation if necessary.

BABY WATCH EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM

Provides support and services to families with children up to age three years who have developmental delays or disabilities through early screening and detection, data integration, care coordination, education, intervention, and life transitions. See their list of local programs.