Resources and Links
Grants -
Lead Safe Columbus
Lead Safe Columbus offers grants to homeowners and landlords for
lead-based paint hazard control. This frequently includes paint stabilization
and replacement of lead painted windows and doors as well as other housing
components. Learn more.
Lead
Inspection Service - Franklin County Public Health
Franklin County Public Health offers a lead inspection service
for a fee if you live in a home built before 1978 that’s located in Franklin
County. For additional information. Learn more.
Lead
Inspectors and Lead Abatement Contractors in Ohio
The Ohio
Department of Health maintains a list of all licensed inspectors and lead
abatement contractors in Ohio. Learn
More
Healthy
Homes – Columbus Public Health
Healthy Homes Program helps residents stop exposure to lead,
including education, consultation services, free HEPA vacuum loan, and referral
services. Have questions or not sure what you need? Give us a call at
(614) 724-6000. Learn more.
Lead in
Water – Columbus Department of Utilities
The City of Columbus Department of Public Utilities has created an interactive map to show residents the possible presence of publicly owned lead
service lines that provide water to homes, businesses, and other structures.
Helpful tips to reduce exposure to lead in water is available in a downloadable
brochure. Learn more.
Recalls
Lead is
sometimes used in the making of toys, tableware, cookware, and some spices
such as turmeric, leading to children being exposed to lead which is
harmful. Recalls and more information can be found through the Consumer
Products Safety Commission at: http://www.cpsc.gov/.
Radon
For information about radon and radon testing please visit
the Ohio Department of Health. Learn More
Lead Hazard Property Listing
List of properties in Ohio whose owners have refused to comply with an order from the Ohio Department of Health or its delegated local board of health to correct known lead hazards
Video on Creating Healthy Home Environments for Kids: Top 5 Tips
Lead Exposure and Lead Poisoning - American Academy of Pediatrics
Lead Poisoning - Ohio Department of Health
Lead Poisoning Prevention Program -The Centers for Disease Control Childhood
Ohio Child Lead Testing Requirements
Ohio law requires physicians to screen children younger than 6
years old at risk of lead poisoning, and Medicaid regulations require screening
children at ages 1 and 2. Watch this video for more information about lead
exposure risk factors, recommendations for screening and medical management of
lead poisoning.
Blood Lead Testing Requirements and High-Risk ZIP Codes
Pollution Prevention and Toxics - Lead Programs - U. S. EPA
Office of Lead Hazard Control - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission