Spring is an ideal time to paint. But if you’re going the do-it-yourself route, keep these hazards in mind. Exposure to lead-based paint is the primary cause of lead poisoning in children. Before 1978 ...

EPA has published a Final Rule which will lower dust-lead standards in pre-1978 homes and childcare facilities. Under TSCA Section 403, EPA ...

What is a lead hazard? A lead hazard is any condition that may cause exposure to lead from lead-contaminated dust, lead-contaminated soil, lead-contaminated water or lead-based paint that is in poor ...

A jury awarded $24.1 million to two children who suffered lead poisoning while living in a Chicago Housing Authority ...

This program aims to raise awareness about household lead hazards and provide resources to help homeowners eliminate ...

Housing built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint. Lead from paint, paint chips, and dust can pose health hazards if not taken care of properly. Lead exposure is especially harmful to young ...

The family of Jah'mir Collins and Amiah McGee-Collins said they suffered "severe lead poisoning," and that the CHA lied about ...

Inspectors are trained to identify lead-based paint and lead-based paint hazards. In addition, an inspection may also include collecting samples of your soil, water and dust to see if they contain ...

MPS and MHD said they are "working closely" with the family, school leaders and school district administrators to address the ...

Two residents alleged the defendants knew their unit had lead-based paint and that their children suffered “severe lead ...