Families
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
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.
PRENATAL LEAD RISK QUESTIONNAIRE
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.
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
PICA & LEAD POISONING
This factsheet explains what PICA behavior is and how it relates to lead poisoning.
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
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
Working With and Around Lead
- This sheet from CDPHE lists some of the work industries and hobbies associated with increased lead exposure and what the long term effects of lead poisoning in adults may look like. The sheet 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.
Protecting Workers From Lead Hazards at Indoor Firing Ranges
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 in Indoor Shooting and Firing Ranges
Lead and Shooting Ranges Poster
LOCAL RESOURCES TO PROTECT YOUR FAMILY
Lead Education Home Visiting Program: SL County Health
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.
Schools/Educators
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
UTAH LEAD FREE LEARNING INITIATIVE
Homeowners, Renters, Landlords, and Contractors
LEAD SAFE HOUSING PROGRAM
SMALL ENTITY COMPLIANCE GUIDE
MAP OF HOUSES BUILT PRIOR TO 1978 IN SALT LAKE COUNTY
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
OFFICE OF LEAD HAZARD CONTROL AND HEALTHY HOMES
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
OCCUPATIONAL BLOOD LEAD GUIDELINE
U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY RECOGNIZED LEAD PAINT TEST KIT FACT SHEET
DISCLOSURE AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT REGARDING LEAD-BASED PAINT AND/OR LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARDS
Home, Water, and Soil Lead Testing
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
UTAH DIVISION OF DRINKING WATER
LEAD TESTING LABS
GUIDE TO LEAD FILTERS FOR WATER
SCHOOL WATER TESTING INFORMATION
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.
Local Programs and Services
LEAD EDUCATION HOME VISITING PROGRAM:
SL COUNTY HEALTH
LEAD POISONING PREVENTION:
SL COUNTY HEALTH
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.
ENVIRONMENTAL PUBLIC HEALTH TRACKING PROGRAM
UTAH DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
UTAH POISON CONTROL CENTER
- Phone: (800) 222-1222
- Website
National Resources
CDC CHILDHOOD LEAD POISONING PREVENTION
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (LEAD)
NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH
NATIONAL CENTER FOR HEALTHY HOUSING STATE HEALTH DEPARTMENT GUIDELINES ON LEAD
AGENCY FOR TOXIC SUBSTANCES AND DISEASE REGISTRY
THE MATERNAL CHILD HEALTH LEAD POISONING PREVENTION TOOLKIT
VALUE OF LEAD PREVENTION
AAP POLICY STATEMENT PREVENTION OF CHILDHOOD LEAD TOXICITY
CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION: LEAD RECALLS
