Resources for Lead Abatement Professionals

• HUD Guidelines for the Evaluation and Control of Lead-Based Paint Hazards in Housing. Links to HUD webpage.

• Lead Paint Safety; A Field Guide for Painting, Home Maintenance, and Renovation –( Links to EPA document, (PDF). If you perform routine maintenance on homes or apartments built before 1978, this guide will help you plan and carry out your work safely.)

• Reducing Lead Hazards When Remodeling Your Home –  (Helps home owners understand what precautions should be taken before work is done on their homes.)

Resources for Parents and Homeowners

• EPA Pamphlet: Protect your family from Lead in Your Home – (Connects to EPA pamphlet website with versions in several languages.)
• Testing Your Home for Lead in Paint, Dust, and Soil -( Provides homeowners with an understanding of lead testing methods.)
• Federal Centers for Disease Control Lead Poisoning Prevention
• WA State Dept. of Health Lead Poisoning Prevention

Other Website Resources

        

• Federal Environmental Protection Agency Lead pages
• WA State Dept. of Ecology