Educational Materials

Lead Poisoning Prevention Resources

Educational materials are available for Oregon organizations and residents in limited quantities. Download and print these materials or contact the Lead Program at 971-673-0440 or leadprogram@odhsoha.oregon.gov for more information about bulk orders.

On this page:

General Information About Lead Poisoning
Sources of Lead Poisoning
Preventing Lead Poisoning
Working Safely with Lead-Based Paint
Landlords and Tenants
Additional Resources

General Information About Lead Poisoning

Childhood Lead Poisoning In Oregon (pdf) - Information on the impact and costs of childhood lead poisoning in Oregon. Information on blood lead test results for adults who have elevated blood lead levels.
Adult Lead Exposure-What Does My Blood Lead Test Mean? (pdf) - Information on blood lead test results for adults who have elevated blood lead levels.
Heavy Metals and Your Health (pdf) - Frequently asked questions about testing, treating and preventing heavy metal poisoning.
Lead in Your Home: A Parent's Reference Guide (pdf) - EPA's comprehensive guide for anyone concerned about the dangers of lead in their home and environment. Learn how to protect your family from lead poisoning.
Frequently asked questions about lead exposure, health effects, sources of lead and information on how to prevent lead poisoning.
Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home - EPA booklet required to be provided to prospective buyers and renters of pre-1978 homes. This page also includes the booklet in multiple languages.
What Does My Child's Blood Lead Level Mean? (pdf) - Information on childhood blood lead test results and how to prevent exposure to lead.

Sources of Lead Poisoning

Possible Lead Containing Home Remedies and Cosmetics (pdf) - A list of home remedies and cosmetics that may contain lead. Includes remedy name, appearance, use and region of origin.
Sources of Lead Poisoning Fact Sheet (pdf) - A list of possible lead sources.
Testing Your Home for Lead in Paint, Dust, and Soil (pdf) - EPA's guide to lead testing in and around your home.
Chapulines Can Cause Lead Poisoning (pdf) - English/Spanish alert about edible crickets/grasshoppers eaten as a snack.
Lead safe recreation factsheets: link to Idaho Dept. of Health & Welfare

Preventing Lead Poisoning

Fight Lead Poisoning with a Healthy Diet (pdf) l Spanish (pdf) - EPA brochure with information on how a proper diet can prevent lead poisoning. (Combata el Evenenamiento con Plomo con una Dieta Saludable: Consejos para prevenir el envenenamiento con plomo).
Lead Poisons Kids (pdf) - Information on the health effects of lead exposure, sources of lead and determine if your child is at risk for lead poisoning.
Lead Poisons Kids-Spanish (pdf) - Information on the health effects of lead exposure, sources of lead and determine if your child is at risk for lead poisoning.
Lead Poisons Kids-Vietnamese (pdf) - Information on the health effects of lead exposure, sources of lead and determine if your child is at risk for lead poisoning.
Lead-Safe Child Care (pdf) - Information on how to provide a lead-safe child care environment.

Working Safely with Lead-Based Paint

Steps to Lead Safe Renovation, Repair and Painting (pdf) - An EPA brochure on how to work safely in a home with lead-based paint.
Working with Lead: Learn How to Protect your Health (pdf) - Learn how to protect yourself and your family from lead hazards in the work environment.

In Spanish: Trabajo con plomo: Aprenda como puede proteger su salud (pdf)

Landlords and Tenants

Lead Awareness for Landlords (pdf) - Information on the legal requirements for properties built before 1978. Includes tips for maintaining lead safe properties.

Lead Awareness for Tenants (pdf) English - Information on a landlord's legal requirements for properties built before 1978. Includes information on how to keep your family lead-safe. Also available in Russian, Spanish and Vietnamese:

Additional Resources

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Lead Program - Lead poisoning prevention information with a health emphasis. For families, health professionals, researchers, students, and others interested in the topic of lead.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Lead Program - Lead poisoning prevention information with a focus on reducing lead-based paint hazards in homes.
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Office of Lead Hazard Control - Lead poisoning prevention with a focus on reducing lead-based paint hazards in homes.
National Center for Healthy Housing - Brings the public health, housing and environmental communities together to combat our nation's epidemic of childhood lead poisoning.
National Lead Laboratory Accreditation Program - Recognizes laboratories that demonstrate the ability to accurately analyze paint chip, dust, or soil samples for lead.