Lead Poisoning and Exposure to Lead

Lead Poisoning in Oregon

Lead poisoning is a significant health concern. Laws and regulations are in place to help protect people from being poisoned, however lead poisoning still threatens many Oregonians, especially children. child looking out window

Although leaded paint and gasoline are no longer used in the United States, many children are still exposed to dangerous amounts of lead. Lead paint dust is the most common way people are exposed, and it is common inside and outside homes built before 1978. Ordinary household repair and maintenance activities stir up dust. People can also get lead in their bodies by eating foods contaminated by lead from the soil, or paint chips.

From here, you can find information about lead poisoning, health effects, lead-based paint rules and regulations, and other lead-based paint topics that impact all Oregonians from parents and families to contractors and real estate agents.

Contractors and Painters

Contractors play an important role in helping prevent lead exposure. Read more about how the Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule, become certified to follow lead-safe work practices and more...

Lead paint safety field guide (pdf)

Application for RRP certification of renovation firm (pdf)

County Health Departments

Guidelines, protocols, forms, case management information and forms, etc. to support local health department staff in identifying children who have been exposed to lead, provide appropriate interventions and reduce the risk of exposure.

EBLL test report form (pdf)

Lead screening protocol for children (pdf)

Inspection and Abatement Professionals

Lead paint abatement services include lead-paint inspection, lead-paint risk assessment, project design, and abatement - lead-paint hazard removal. Oregon has a number of rules that regulate professionals working with lead-based paint.

Medical Providers and Laboratories

Lead Poisoning Disease Reporting and Case Follow-Up, Medical management tools, screening protocols and other resources for providers and laboratories.

Lead Poisoning Disease Guidelines (pdf)

Medical Information Form (pdf)

Medical Evaluation and Recommendations (pdf)

Preventing Exposure to Lead in Schools (K-12) and Child Care

Preventing exposure to lead: Facts and resources for schools and child care providers.

Protecting Kids: A Child Care Provider's Guide (pdf)

Property Owners, Managers and Realtors

Information for commercial property owners, managers and realtors about the risks and responsibilites related to lead-based paint renovation and remodeling work.

Lead Awareness for Landlords (pdf)

EPA Pre-renovation Rule (pdf)