LSNJLAW - Lead Poisoning: What It Is and What You Can Do About It

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Lead Poisoning: What It Is and What You Can Do About It

Topics

A. Preface

B. Introduction

C. Lead in Your Body

D. How You Get Lead Poisoning

E. Precautions to Take

F. Workers and Lead

G. Testing for Lead

H. Treating Lead Poisoning

I. Removing Lead Paint Hazards

J. Your Rights When There is Lead in Your Home

K. Your Rights in HUD-Associated Housing

L. Taking Action: Doing Something About Lead Poisoning

M. Resources

N. Things You Can Do to Prevent Lead Poisoning

Links

Lead in Your Drinking Water
(from the Environmental Protection Agency)

The Leadsafe NJ Program
(from the State of New Jersey Department of Community Affairs)

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Code of Federal Regulations
(from GPO Access)

National Lead Information Center (NLIC)

Alliance to End Childhood Lead Poisoning
This is a national advocacy organization devoted to the prevention of lead poisoning in children. Among other related material, this site also provides current guidance and information on lead poisoning hazards and techniques for making homes lead-safe.

New Jersey Poison Information and Education System

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