LEAD Tennessee
About LEAD Tennessee is a pipeline of current and emerging leaders moving through 12 months of intense, high impact development in eight leadership core competencies, thus building
Healthy Homes
Lead-based paint – A common source of lead exposure in young children is deteriorating paint found in older homes and buildings. Soil – Soil can be contaminated by exterior lead paint chips and dust,
Lead and Copper Rule
Lead and Copper Rule Revisions On December 16, 2021, EPA announced the next steps to strengthen the regulatory framework on lead in drinking water. During the next two years, TDEC will be
Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program About Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention For Parents For Providers Data and Statistics
Finger Stick Method for Blood Lead Screening
Finger Stick Method for Blood Lead Screening (Not recommended for children less than 1 year of age.) FOLLOW CDC RECOMMENDED UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS FOR OBTAINING BLOOD It is
Lead Compliance
The Compliance Guide Notebook is intended to assist lead-based paint certified supervisors, project designers and firms who conduct lead abatement activities in target housing and
Choose Safe Places: Lead
What is lead poisoning? Lead affects the central nervous system and can interfere with the production of hemoglobin (which is needed to carry oxygen to cells) and with the body''s ability to use calcium.
Tennessee Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
The Tennessee Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP) screening, testing and follow-up guidelines are based on the latest recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Childhood