Ripple effects of childhood lead poisoning

In addition to causing health and behavioral problems in children, lead poisoning may result in serious costs to both a child's future and to society.

Lead Poisoning Prevention for Pregnant and Parenting Teens

A three-part video series in pictures and voice over (see playlist below) that explains what lead poisoning is, its serious effects, and how pregnant and parenting teens can protect themselves and their children during pregnancy and after birth.

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Connections Between Shooting Ranges and Lead Exposure: Tuesday, February 12, 2019; Shooting, particularly indoors, is a significant lead hazard. A Texas shooting range was recently fined by OSHA, following an investigation sparked by an employee complaint. A 2017 study revealed firing ranges pose a significant risk of lead exposure, at levels … Continue reading →
EPA offering free lead training for renovators: Tuesday, December 18, 2018; The EPA is offering free lead training for renovators in St. Joseph county, Missouri, an area highlighted in a 2016 Reuter’s report as having lead poisoning rates far higher than those in Flint, Michigan. Read more here.
Attack On Paint Industry Spreads To Pennsylvania; Sherwin-Williams Asks Judge For Help: Tuesday, November 6, 2018; Pennsylvania counties are filing suit against Sherwin Williams, Conagra, and other manufacturers of lead paint following the U.S. Supreme Court’s denial of the industry’s appeal. The Supreme Court’s rejection means the California court’s $409 million verdict stands. The money will … Continue reading →
EPA Settles With Chicago-Area Company Over Lead Paint Allegations: Tuesday, November 6, 2018; The U.S. EPA announced a settlement with a Chicago area renovation company, Euro Tech, Inc. The Bensenville company allegedly violated the Toxic Substances Control Act and the Renovation, Repair, and Painting Rule by failing to provide records to EPA to … Continue reading →
Lead poisoning in news satires: Wednesday, May 18, 2016; The horrific and avoidable events in Flint have resulted in expansive coverage on lead poisoning, with a focus on lead in paint, and in water. The popular satirical news shows Last Week Tonight with John Oliver and The Nightly Show … Continue reading →
Flint is in the News, but Lead Poisoning is Even Worse in Cleveland: Thursday, March 3, 2016; Because of the debacle in Flint, Michigan that led to contaminated water supplies, the media and legislators are focusing attention on the problem of children being poisoned by lead. It isn’t just a problem in Flint, or a handful of … Continue reading →
The surprising link between post-war suburban development and today’s inner-city lead poisoning: Wednesday, March 2, 2016; As increasing attention is paid to the scourge of lead poisoning, and its history in our inner cities, The Conversation published a piece in February exploring the link between postwar suburban development and today’s inner-city lead poisoning, with proposals for … Continue reading →

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About Lead Safe Illinois

Lead Safe Illinois is a campaign to eliminate lead poisoning in Illinois. Our efforts include raising awareness and advocating for legislation and policy reform to prevent childhood lead poisoning.

Lead Safe Illinois is convened by the
Loyola Civitas ChildLaw Center's Policy Institute.

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