Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention in California: Reducing Toxic Exposure for a Better Future
Oral Presentation
Prepared by W. Hale
California Department of Public Health - Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch, 850 Marina Bay Parkway, Building P, Third Floor, Richmond, CA, 94804, United States
Contact Information: William.Hale@cdph.ca.gov; 510-620-5637
ABSTRACT
Recent media coverage has highlighted that exposure to lead still occurs in California and throughout the United States. The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch (CLPPB) continues work to reduce childhood exposures to this ubiquitous toxin. Policies and procedures are in place for trained professionals to perform environmental investigations into the homes and surroundings of lead-burdened children. Sampling, data collection, and comparison to relevant standards are all important aspects of identifying sources of lead exposure to children and to their families. Additional resources are utilized to train individuals to use lead-safe work practices to prevent future instances of elevated blood lead levels in children.
Oral Presentation
Prepared by W. Hale
California Department of Public Health - Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch, 850 Marina Bay Parkway, Building P, Third Floor, Richmond, CA, 94804, United States
Contact Information: William.Hale@cdph.ca.gov; 510-620-5637
ABSTRACT
Recent media coverage has highlighted that exposure to lead still occurs in California and throughout the United States. The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch (CLPPB) continues work to reduce childhood exposures to this ubiquitous toxin. Policies and procedures are in place for trained professionals to perform environmental investigations into the homes and surroundings of lead-burdened children. Sampling, data collection, and comparison to relevant standards are all important aspects of identifying sources of lead exposure to children and to their families. Additional resources are utilized to train individuals to use lead-safe work practices to prevent future instances of elevated blood lead levels in children.
