Lead-Safe Wisconsin
Lead exposure in young children can cause reduced IQ and
attention span, impaired growth, reading and learning
disabilities, hearing loss, and a range of other health and behavioral effects. Most exposures
occur in homes or daycares where lead-based paint has
deteriorated because of deferred maintenance or where lead
hazards have been created through painting or renovation done
without using lead-safe work practices.
Prevention of lead poisoning can be
accomplished by eliminating
lead-based paint hazards before children are exposed.
Wisconsin's goal is to eliminate this disease by working to
make Wisconsin's housing lead-safe, and by improving the
detection and treatment of lead poisoning in children.
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EPA's
Lead Renovation, Repair, & Painting Rule (Webcast,
Help)
EPA's
Lead Renovation , Repair, and Painting Rule became effective in
December of 2008. Wisconsin and EPA staff recently presented
informational sessions on this topic throughout the state.
Click on the link above watch a video recording of the session. PowerPoint
slides used in these sessions are also
available. To view these slides, click on the following link: EPA
Lead Rule Change (PPT, 3404.50KB)
LEAD TECHNICAL
ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING NOTICE
For
revisions to Wisconsin Administrative Code, Ch. DHS 163,
“Certification for the Identification, Removal and Reduction
of Lead-Based Paint Hazards”
As
required under s. 254.174, WI Statutes, the Lead Technical
Advisory Committee (LTAC) was created by the Department of
Health Services to advise the Department concerning
promulgation of rules amending DHS 163, Wis. Admin. Code, in
order to incorporate provisions consistent with the
U.S. EPA’s Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule. |
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Date
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Time
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Location for
all Meetings
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July
9
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10:00
a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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Waukesha
State Office Building
Room
151
141
NW Barstow St
Waukesha, WI 53188
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July
29
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9:30
a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
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August
18
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9:30
a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
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September
9
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9:30
a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
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October
1
(if
needed) |
9:30
a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
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Committee
meetings are open to interested observers, however, space is
limited. The
meeting site is fully accessible to people with disabilities. |
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AGENDA
FOR JULY 9, 2009 LTAC MEETING
10:00
a.m. I.
Welcome and Introduction of Members and Staff
10:15
a.m. II. Intent of
Rule Revisions – Purpose of LTAC
10:30
a.m. III. Overview of EPA
Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule
11:00
a.m. IV. Overview of
Current State Lead Certification Rule
11:30
a.m. LUNCH
12:30
p.m. V. 10
Topics of the EPA Rule:
2:00
p.m. BREAK
2:15
p.m.
V. 10 Topics Continued:
3:45
p.m. VI.
Planning for Next Meeting and Adjournment |
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The Legacy of Lead: Report on Childhood Lead Poisoning in
Wisconsin 2008 is now available. Click on the picture to the
left and you will be routed to a webpage with the content of the
report. |
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Lead Poisoning Information
Protecting Children from Lead Exposure
Knowing the Health Risks of Lead Exposure
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Creating Lead-Safe Housing
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