The Hazards of Lead
Have your doctor test your family for lead. It’s a simple finger or toe prick.
Lead accumulates and can cause brain damage, learning disabilities, attention
deficit disorders, behavioral problems, stunted growth, impaired hearing, kidney
damage and even death. It can be removed - but only if you know it is there. For
more information visit the Centers for Disease Control lead prevention site.
Information Downloads:
- Lead, your health and the environment 151 kb
- NJ Hazardous Substance Faq. 36 kb
- OSHA Construction Lead Fact Sheet 32 kb
- Red Lead Fact Sheet 83 kb
In The News
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6/22/2008
Toxic Canada
6/21/2008
Toxic Toy Legislation
6/19/2008
Advocates ask lawmakers to ‘protect children,’ address ‘public health crisis’
6/17/2008
Strong reforms needed for toy safety
6/15/2008
Working together to create new, green economy
6/12/2008
Waste Company Would Import Mexican PCBs to Burn in Texas
6/9/2008
Safety advocates seek to ban chemicals that soften plastic toys
6/4/2008
LOVE INTRODUCES TWO-BILL PACKAGE TO PROTECT CHILDREN FROM LEAD POISONING
5/30/2008
A push on nationwide ban on toxic phthalates made
5/29/2008
Useful Links
Consumer Product Safety Commission
Center for Environmental Health
Information, Regulations and Guidance about Lead in Consumer Products
Labour Environmental Alliance Society