Kenosha/Racine Lead-Free Communities Partnership

MisLEAD (our film)

leadsafeamerica.org MisLEAD: America’s Secret Epidemic is a documentary feature film that is an outreach and education project of the Lead Safe America Foundation. For the film we toured the country interviewing…

How companies make millions off lead-poisoned, poor blacks

washingtonpost.com Structured-settlement annuitants are lured by quick cash to unload their future payouts for dimes on the dollar.

The problem for Maine kids that won’t go away: lead paint poisoning

pinetreewatchdog.org Childhood lead poisoning may be off the front pages, replaced by trendier hazards such as the chemicals in flame retardant clothing, but the Maine Center for Public Interest Reporting has found it is still the No. 1 toxic health hazard for children. The problem is acute and persistent in parts of Ma…

Rhode Island jury awards damages to lead poisoned woman | Motley Rice

motleyrice.com Finds landlord negligent for living conditions in which she was poisoned as a child

Phish foundation, drummer team up with Oregon lead safety nonprofit

oregonlive.com Net proceeds from Phish's sold-out July 21 and 22 shows at the Les Schwab Amphitheater will go to the Lead Safe America Foundation, founded by Portland resident Tamara Rubin after her children were injured by lead exposure.

Nestle to destroy noodles worth $50m - BBC News

Earlier this month, Nestle began withdrawing the Maggi brand from stores, after regulators said they found higher-than-allowed levels of lead in some packets.

bbc.com Nestle says it will destroy more than $50m (£32m) worth of its hugely popular Maggi noodles following a ban imposed by India's food safety regulator.

June 2015: Mama Emma in Upstate New York

leadsafeamerica.org Mama Emma's Story from Upstate New York - On Wednesday, May 20, 2015 I took my 12-month-old daughter Ava for her one-year well visit. At the end of her appointment they did her finger-prick to chec...

An Open Letter To Gina McCarthy: "(mostly) NOT fixed".

leadsafeamerica.org An Open Letter To Gina McCarthy: "(mostly) NOT fixed"!. I guess is the week for "Open Letters" - first to Sherwin Williams and now, today, to Gina McCarthy, the Director of the EPA. Poet...

The Uphill Battle to Better Regulate Formaldehyde

nytimes.com E.P.A. rules aim to address dangerous fumes from the chemical, often used in furniture, but industry forces and others see government overreach.

Freddie Gray’s life a study in the sad effects of lead paint on poor blacks

washingtonpost.com Ingesting even small amounts of lead can cause cognitive and emotional problems that last a lifetime.

If Walls Could Talk: What Lead Is Doing To Our Students

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gpb.org A new study says Massachusetts' aggressive effort to lower lead exposure has also improved student performance.

The impact of low-level lead toxicity on school performance among children in the Chicago Public...

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ehjournal.net Environmental lead exposure poses a risk to educational performance, especially among poor, urban children. Previous studies found low-level lead exposure was a risk factor for diminished academic abilities, however, this study is distinct because of the very large sample size and because it control…

U.S. Department of Labor

The US Labor Department is seeking input on policies and regulations that are ineffective or otherwise in need of reform. One has submitted a suggestion that the OSHA lead standard be updated. If you want to vote for it, Here's the link:
as of today, "lead poisoning" is on page 3 of the suggestions.


http://dolregs.ideascale.com/a/ideas/top/campaign-filter/byids/campaigns/15893

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Ask Tamara: Can My Landlord...

http://leadsafeamerica.org/landlord_garage_door/

leadsafeamerica.org Ask Tamara March 11, 2015 Saint Louis. From Mama M. "Hello! It's me again. I'm finally getting our landlord to do something about the lead-based paint around the garage doors and back-yard door tha...

Lead Exposure May Be Bigger Threat to Boys Than Girls: MedlinePlus

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_150701.html

nlm.nih.gov Find information on health conditions, wellness issues, and more in easy-to-read language on MedlinePlus, the up-to-date, trusted health information site from the NIH and the National Library of Medicine.

Happy 10th Birthday, Avi Rubin!

http://leadsafeamerica.org/avi_10/

leadsafeamerica.org Avi Rubin, My son, My inspiration By Tamara Rubin Founder, Lead Safe America Foundation David "Avi" Benjamin Rubin is ten years old today.These have been the most challenging ten years of my life. ...

Newsroom | Lead | US EPA

Proposed Rule Change
On January 14, 2015, EPA published a proposed rule to make several minor revisions to the RRP and Lead-based Paint Activities Programs. The revisions will improve the day-to-day function of the programs by reducing burdens to industry and EPA, and clarifying language for training providers. The public has until February 13, 2015 to submit comments on the rule. You can find information about the rule and a link to the Federal Register notice on EPA’s Lead Program website at http://www2.epa.gov/lead/newsroom.

www2.epa.gov December 19, 2014 -- After carefully reviewing the most recent available scientific evidence, and consulting with the Agency’s independent science advisors, EPA is proposing to retain, without revision, the national ambient air quality standards for lead. Read more.

Courses available: Essentials for Healthy Homes Practitioners

This training complements hazard-specific training in lead-based paint, radon, mold, pests, and asbestos. It identifies root causes of health problems in a home and links them to seven principles of healthy housing, keep homes: dry, clean, pest-free, ventilated, safe, contaminant-free; and maintained. Course participants will have a better understanding of how to collaborate to make healthy homes a reality in their communities.

February 16th and 17th at the Port of Milwaukee
Call 262-605-6735 for information

Green and Healthy Homes Initiative

http://www.greenandhealthyhomes.org/

greenandhealthyhomes.org GHHI replaces stand-alone housing intervention programs with an integrated, whole-house approach that produces sustainable green, healthy and safe homes.

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Save the Date! April 9th is Kenosha County Division of Health's open house. Come and see what we can do for you!

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FREE VIEWING OF MISLEAD: AMERICA'S SILENT EPIDEMIC October 17th at the Historic SC Johnson Golden Rondelle Theater, 1525 Howe Street, Racine, Wisconsin 53403. Follow the link for more details! http://view.exacttarget.com/?j=fe5e1772706d017c751c&m=fef51678726100&ls=fdee1370716d00797d117774&l=fe6515747c6405747516&s=fdf015747c610574701d7374&jb=ffcf14&ju=fe2d17787367047e761173

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Lead poisoning's impact: Kids suspended more at school

Lead poisoning's impact: Kids suspended more at school
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/08/14/lead-poisoning-school-discipline/2648211/

usatoday.com Lead poisoning -- even at modest levels -- linked to higher school suspension rates

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Columbian.com - Vancouver man gets jail in lead-based paint case

Vancouver man gets jail in lead-based paint case http://www.columbian.com/news/2013/jul/23/vancouver-man-gets-jail-in-lead-based-paint-case/

columbian.com A Vancouver man has been sentenced to 14 months in prison for lying about being certified to perform lead-based paint testing in homes.

Nigeria: Doctors treat lead-poisoned children

Doctors treat lead-poisoned children...http://news.yahoo.com/nigeria-doctors-treat-lead-poisoned-children-100739575.html

news.yahoo.com LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — The Nigerian village that suffered one of the world's worst recorded incidents of lead poisoning is now habitable and doctors can start treating more than 1,000 contaminated children, a doctor and a scientist from two international agencies said Friday.

Environmental Education Associates - Asbestos, Lead, Mold, Hazardous Materials and Safety...

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Springfield Housing Authority to pay $11,000 penalty for missing tenant notifications regarding...

"Springfield Housing Authority to pay $11,000 penalty for missing tenant notifications regarding possible lead paint" http://www.masslive.com/news/index.ssf/2013/07/springfield_housing_authority_9.html

masslive.com The Springfield Housing Authority will pay an $11,000 penalty and remove lead at four housing complexes under a settlement with federal agencies.

ocregister.com Toxic Treats - Series multimedia

Find out about the lead hazard risks in candy and other substances and learn how to prevent them! Go to http://www2.ocregister.com/multimedia/leadgfx/ for more info.

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2013 - 07/18/2013 - US Labor Department's OSHA orders Coit Services of Ohio to pay $161,228 to...

"US Labor Department's OSHA orders Coit Services of Ohio to pay $161,228 to technician fired after reporting unsafe lead abatement practices" https://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=NEWS_RELEASES&p_id=24396

osha.gov 2013 - 07/18/2013 - US Labor Department's OSHA orders Coit Services of Ohio to pay $161,228 to technician fired after reporting unsafe lead abatement practices