The Healthy Homes Section           

Lead Related Product Safety Issues and Recalls

2007 Recalls by quarter (PowerPoint presentation):
      July to September lead recalls
     October to December lead recalls  
2008 Recalls by quarter (PowerPoint presentation):
      January to March lead recalls  
      April to June lead recalls  
     July to September Lead Recalls   
      October to December Lead Recalls
2009 Recalls by quarter (PowerPoint presentation):
      January to March Lead Recalls   
      April to June Lead Recalls        
       July to September Lead Recalls 
       October to December Lead Recalls

Attention!   The Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled the following items because of their lead content. 
2008 Lead Recall Items  

            Information about the Consumer Product Safety Information Act (CPSIA)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

EPA has released the Renovation, Repair, & Painting Program Rule    (RRP).

EPA Certified RRP Trainer List 

RRP Training Schedule   for Michigan

EPA's Renovation Repair & Painting (RRP) Program Rule   
     Four subgroups have been established to discuss and formulate    
     what Michigan should do as it prepares to apply for authorization  
     to enforce the Renovation, Repair, and Painting Rule.

If you have any questions, or need more information contact the Healthy Homes Section 517-335-9390 and ask for Jay, or send an email to wagarj@mi.gov.
 
RRP Stakeholders Subgroup Outlines

$$$$$ TO MAKE YOUR HOME LEAD-SAFE!

You qualify for help if:

• You have a child under 6 years old living in or visiting the home on a regular basis
• You are a low-moderate income family
• You live in a home built before 1978
• You live in Berrien, Calhoun, Genesee, Ingham, Jackson, Kalamazoo, Muskegon, Oakland or Wayne county OR your child has an elevated blood lead level (10 or above)
• You own or rent the home

What is included?

• Free Cleaning Kit, including cleaning supplies and door mats
• Free Lead Inspection/Risk Assessment ($500 value) and report of findings
• Lead Hazard Control work which may include new windows and doors and special cleaning and painting.

What is the cost?

• Owner Occupied - Almost FREE!  We ask that homeowners give up to $300, depending on income.
• Landlords- We provide up to $4,000 per unit; Landlords must come up with the rest.  We will also provide assistance in applying for a low-interest loan for lead hazard control.
• Tenants- We need your landlord's permission before beginning work on the home.

Getting Started is Easy!

If you would like an application contact: 

Carin Speidel          Phone:  (517) 335-9833          Email:   speidelc@michigan.gov

Michigan Department of Community Health        Toll Free:  (866) 691-5323
Healthy Homes Section    
PO Box 30195                                                        Fax:  (517) 335-8800
Lansing, MI  48909   
 
Website:  www.michigan.gov/leadsafe     
                                                                                                        
Click here for the "Make Your Home Leadsafe" flyer.

Check out these special events...   

Lead-Safe Work Practices Training   

Training sponsored by The National Paint and Coatings Association and Presented by The Training Network, Inc. 

This course satisfies the Michigan requirements for training to perform non-abatement lead hazard control work (interim controls), and is offered at no charge to attendees.  Additional training opportunities are also provided by accredited training providers.  

 None scheduled at this time. 

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Interested Lead Abatement Project Bidders, please note!

The following mandatory walk-through inspections are scheduled for State-funded abatement projects.  Interested certified lead abatement contractors may attend, but only State-approved vendors may submit bids.

Additional information regarding how to become a State approved vendor for lead abatement

Interested Healthy Homes University Project Bidders, please note!

The Governor's Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Task Force

Final Report

REVISED LEAD HAZARD CONTROL RULES

>> Download a copy of the revised rules which became effective on September 26, 2007.