Resources and information for preventing lead poisoning

Preventing childhood lead poisoning requires the contribution from many partners. Learn more about how each stakeholder can help.

Documents

Medical Provider Referral

Form for medical providers to report a blood lead level or to request a home visit from the Children's Environmental Health Promotion Program

Community Gardens and Farms Guidance

Community gardens and farms lead hazard risk assessment and management

Resources

Families

Sources of lead

Learn where your child may come into contact with lead

Steps to protect your child from lead

Easy steps parents can take to protect their children from lead poisoning. Information is also available Chinese, Filipino and Spanish.

Getting your child tested for lead

Tips for preparing your child for blood testing and understanding the test results

Lead-safe gardening

Tips for gardening in soil contaminated with lead.

Lead in water

Learn about how you can manage your concerns about lead in your water

Property Owners and Managers

Managing lead poisoning risks on a San Francisco residential property

Tips for property owners and managers to reduce lead hazards on their property

Medical Providers

Standard of Care

Regulations for CA providers caring for children 6 months to 6 years of age, potential sources of lead, and guidance for families

Guidelines on managing childhood lead poisoning

Guidelines with recommendations about evaluation, testing and management within specific blood lead level ranges

Publications for Medical Providers

Articles provided by the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch of the California Department of Public Health

Health Education Materials

Educational materials that you can request for your clinic from the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch of the California Department of Public Health.

Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch

More information for medical providers

Contractors and Maintenance Professionals

Work legally and safely to prevent lead poisoning

Understand City, State, and Federal lead laws to protect San Franciscans.

Workers

Don't Take Lead Home from Your Job

How to protect your children from the lead from your job. Information is also available in Chinese and Spanish.

Home Improvement Stores

Requirements for home improvement retail stores

The Health Code requires stores to provide educational materials and warnings about the risk of lead exposure.

Community-based Organizations

Organizations working with families can subscribe to keep clients up to date on the latest information on childhood lead poisoning prevention.

Departments

Department of Public Health

Environmental Health