Lead Awareness Training

10 Lead Awareness “Target” housing, they have been referenced by many other state regulations and related lead-specific guidelines. Iowa Department of Public Health The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has established rules covering training and certification requirements for workers and professionals who conduct work associated with lead testing, removal and abatement. Consumer Product Safety Consumer The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with the use of the thousands of types of consumer products under the agency’s jurisdiction. CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard. CPSC works to ensure the safety of consumer products, such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals. The Commission’s regulations at 16 CFR 1303.1 ban consumer products in which the lead content is in excess of 0.009 percent of the weight of the total nonvolatile content of the paint. Summary The health effects from lead exposure are serious. Lead-based paint is the primary material associated with lead exposure risks for those working at Iowa State University. In addition to lead paint, lead exposures can result from glazings, solder, electrical and plumbing connections, and other lead containing materials. Information presented in this publication will help minimize potential exposures to you, your coworkers, and your family. Please call EH&S at (515) 294- 5359 if you have any questions concerning lead exposure or the information in this booklet.