California, during the last decade, enacted
landmark legislation to prevent childhood lead poisoning.
This legislation has established the Childhood Lead Poisoning
Prevention Branch (CLPPB) a children's environmental health
program offering multi-layered solutions to this complex
problem.
California Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch: Materials and Products
DHS Form 8551 - Abatement of Lead Hazards Notification (fillable) *
* Note that to get the complete form, you must either click Comments or select Document and Comments or Document and Markups in the adobe printer dialogue box, depending on which version you have.
The following unsafe work practices may create lead hazards:
open flame burning or torching
machine sanding/grinding without containment
hydro blasting/pressure washing without containment
abrasive/sand blasting without containment
dry sanding/scraping without containment
To report unsafe lead work practices, contact your Local Health Department or your Local Building Department. If you are unable to resolve the problem locally, contact the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch, Compliance and Enforcement Unit, at 510-620-5600.
Certification for Lead Work