Lead Poisoning Prevention Publications
Department of Health lead education materials can be downloaded using the links below. Select publications can be requested in print by completing the order form.
Childhood Lead Resources
- At One and Two, Testing for Lead is What to Do (Poster, available in English and Spanish)
- Beware of Lead! Do YOU Know Where It May Be Hiding? (Flyer, available in English, Spanish, Chinese, Italian, Russian, French, Haitian Creole, Arabic, Napali, Farsi, Somali, Burmese, Karen, Pashto, Amharic, Karenni, Kinyarwanda, Swahili, Ukrainian, and Urdu)
- Eat a Variety of Nutritious Foods to Help Reduce the Effects of Lead (Poster, available in English, Spanish, and Chinese)
- Good Nutrition Helps: Reduce the Effects of Lead! (Flyer, available in English, Spanish, and Chinese)
- Lead Poisoning is a Danger for Every Baby and Child. Here's What You Should Know (Available in English, Spanish, and Chinese)
- Reducing Environmental Exposures: The Seven Best Kid-Friendly Practices (Booklet)
- What Your Child's Blood Lead Test Means (Flyer, available in English, Spanish, Chinese, French, Russian, Somali, Arabic, Haitian Creole, Hindi, Karen, Maay Maay, Italian, Urdu, Amharic, Burmese, Farsi, Karenni, Kinyarwanda, Nepali, Pashto, Swahili, and Ukrainian)
Stickers, Coloring Books, and Storybooks
- At One and Two, Testing for Lead is What to Do (Stickers, available in English and Spanish)
- Be a Good Handwasher (Available in English and Spanish)
- Lead Poisoning Prevention Curriculum for Preschool Children and Their Families
- Leo the Little Lion Coloring Book (Available in English and Spanish)
- Leo the Little Lion Storybook (Available in English and Spanish)
Management Guidelines for Health Care Providers
- Does Your Child Need a Lead Test? (In-office tool to assist in performing routine lead risk-assessments at well-child visits. Available in English, Spanish, Chinese, French, Russian, Somali, Arabic, Haitian Creole, Karen, Italian, Urdu, Amharic, Burmese, Farsi, Karenni, Kinyarwanda, Nepali, Pashto, Swahili, and Ukrainian)
- Guidelines for Health Care Providers for the Prevention, Identification, and Management of Lead Exposure in Children (Full Guidelines and Quick Reference Guide)
- What Your Child's Blood Lead Test Means (Flyer, available in English, Spanish, Chinese, French, Russian, Somali, Arabic, Haitian Creole, Hindi, Karen, Maay Maay, Italian, Urdu, Amharic, Burmese, Farsi, Karenni, Kinyarwanda, Nepali, Pashto, Swahili, and Ukrainian)
- Recommendations for Follow-up Blood Lead Level (BLL) Testing in Pregnant and Lactating Women
Adult Lead Resources
Pregnancy
- Are You Pregnant? Learn How to Protect Yourself and Your Baby from Lead Poisoning (Available in English, Spanish, and Chinese)
- Pregnant? Tips to Protect Your New Baby from Lead (Available in English, Spanish, Chinese, French, Russian, Somali, Arabic, Haitian Creole, Karen, Italian, Urdu, Amharic, Burmese, Farsi, Karenni, Kinyarwanda, Nepali, Pashto, Swahili, and Ukrainian)
Lead-Safe Home Repair for Contractors, Homeowners, Landlords, and Tenants
- Lead Service Line Replacement Program
- Lead Testing of School Drinking Water
- Tips for Contractors
- What You Need to Know about Removing Lead-Based Paint
- Contractors: Lead Safety During Renovation (EPA)
- Lead Hotline - The National Lead Information Center (EPA)
- Optimal Corrosion Control Treatment Evaluation Technical Recommendations (EPA)
- Recommended Tap Sampling Procedures for the Lead and Copper Rule (EPA)
- Renovate Right (EPA)
- Small Entity Compliance Guide to Renovate Right (EPA)
Workers and Employers
- Health Dangers from Lead on the Job (Available in English and Spanish)
- Lead on the Job: A Guide for Employers
- Lead Poisoning: Lead and Road Construction
- Metal Recycling Industry Project
- Occupational Health Clinic and Phone Numbers
- Occupational Health Clinic Network: For NYS residents, Workers, and Retirees For Employers
- Preventing Lead Exposure during Metal Recycling
