Sample Risk Assessment Report template.

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
   

Attention!   The Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled the following items because of their lead content.  Click individual links for more details. 

Lead Alerts
Wal-Mart recalls Charm Key Chains due to risk of lead exposure
Antioch Publishing recalls additional bookmarks due to violation of the Lead in Paint Standard.
Albert's recalls Halloween plastic skulls due to violation of the Lead in Paint Standard.
Children's toy rakes sold exclusively at Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores recalled due to violation of the Lead in Paint Standard.
Children's Spinning Wheel - Metal Necklaces recalled by Rhode Island Novelty due to risk of lead exposure.
Guidecraft, Inc. recalls children's puppet theaters due to violation of the Lead in Paint Standard.
TOBY N.Y.C. expands recall of children's metal jewelry due to risk of lead exposure.
RC2 Corp. recalls more Thomas the Train and Friends woodend railway toys due to violation of the Lead in Paint Standard.
RC2 recalls Knights of the Sword toys due to violation of the Lead in Paint Standard.
Target recall of children's gardening tools and chairs due to violation of the Lead in Paint Standard.
Kahoot Products, Inc. recalls Cub Scout totem badges due to violation of Lead in Paint Standard.
TOBY N.Y.C. recalls childrens' jewelry due to risk of lead exposure.  Manufactured in China.
Mattel recalls "Sarge" die cast toys due to Lead Safety Standard violation.  Products made in China.
Children's necklace recall by GeoCentral due to lead poisoning hazard.  Products made in China.
Fisher-Price recalls licensed character toys due to lead poisoning hazard.  Products made in China.
Childrens' earrings sold at Wal-Marts in Florida recalled by Uncas Manufacturing Co. due to lead poisoning hazard.
Thomas & Friends wooden railway toys recalled by distributor, RC2 Corp, due to lead poisoning hazard.
Silver stud earrings sold at K-Mart recalled by importer, Crimson Rose, due to lead poisoning hazard.
Children's metal jewelry recall due to lead poisoning hazard.  Products sold at Limited Too and Justice stores, distributed by Tween Brands, and made in China. 
Toy Drum recall by the Boyds Collection, Ltd. due to lead poisoning hazard.  Made in China.
"Soldier Bear" toy sets recalled due to lead poisoning hazard.
Consumer Products Safety Commission vinyl bib warning.
Children's necklace recall by Oriental Trading Company due to lead hazard.
Anima Bamboo Collection Game recallby Target due to lead poisoning hazard.
Cardinal Distributing children's ring recall due to lead poisoning hazard.
Children's vending machine necklaces and bracelets recalled due to lead poisoning hazard.  Imported from India by Cardinal Distributing Co.
Children's "Groovy Grabber" bracelets recalled due to lead poisoning hazard.  Imported by A & A Global Industries.
Assorted metal keychainsdue to lead poisoning hazard.  Imported by Dollar General.                                            
Children's Necklaces Recall due to lead poisoning hazard.  Sold exclusively by Claire's Stores.
Mood Necklace Recall due to lead poisoning hazard.  Imported by Rhode Island Novelty.
"Ultra Gear" bracelet recall due to potential for lead poisoning.  Imported by DM Merchandising, Inc.
"Rachael Rose Kidz" ring recall due to potential lead hazard.  Imported by Shalom International Corp of New York.
Butterfly Necklace recall due potential lead hazard.  Imported by U.S. Toy Co.
"Cars" toy chest recall due to potential lead hazard.  Manufactured by Delta Enterprise Corp.
Provo Craft "Rob & Bob Studio" snap and clip recall due to potential lead hazard.
Childrens' "Mood Necklaces" and "Diva Necklaces" recalled for lead poisoning hazard. 
Children's Necklaces Recalled for Lead Poisoning Hazard 
Juicy Couture jewelry recall 
Shirley Temple DVD charm recall   
Dollar General costume jewelry recall 
American Girl Jewelry Recall  
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

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

EPA's Renovation Repair & Painting (RRP) Program Rule   - 2nd Stakeholders Meeting 12-3-08   
RRP Stakeholders Subgroup Outlines

         The Healthy Homes Section          

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The Pre-Renovation Education (406b)  self certification application for the State of Michigan.

A physical copy of this application may be viewed at the Michigan Department of Community Health Library located on at:
Capitol View Bldg
2nd Floor
201 Townsend
Lansing, MI  48913
phone 517-335-9390 for more information 

$$$$$ 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.  

When:      Tuesday October 21st, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Where:     5454 Venoy Rd    
                 Wayne, MI  48184
Contact:   Jack Heidenreich 734-727-7293
                 info@thetrainingnetwork.us
Cost:        Free

When:      Tuesday November 18th, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Where:     NAACP - Detroit Branch
                 8220 Second Ave - corner of Seward 5 blocks north of W Grand Blvd   
                 Detroit, MI  48202
Contact:   Sianna Smith 313-924-4000
                 info@thetrainingnetwork.us
Cost:        Free 
 
Training sponsored by the Saginaw Lead Hazard Control Program
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.

One day Lead Safe Work Practices Training available from B & A Environmental.    
This course satisfies the Michigan requirements for training to perform non-abatement lead hazard control work (interim controls).   Call 
866-Lead- 554 (866-532-3554) or email baenvironmental@sbcglobel.net   .

One day Lead Safe Work Practices Training available through the Healthy Homes Coalition of West Michigan.     
This course teaches lead-safe work practices and satisfies the Michigan requirements for training to perform non-abatement lead hazard control work (interim controls).  The training is provided at Home Repair Services in Grand Rapids and there is no charge for the classes.  This link www.healthyhomescoalition.org/PbClasses/ will direct you to their current schedule.

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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.

To obtain additional information regarding how to become a State-approved vendor for lead abatement, click here.

    Healthy Homes University

HHU News:

                          - Healthy Homes University informational flier

                          -   HHU Technical Assistants wanted

                           -  Healthy Homes University application

                          -   Additional children form  for Healthy Homes University application                           

Interested Healthy Homes University Project Bidders, please note!

The Governor's Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Task Force

Final Report

Lead training course materials for Renovators & Remodelers, HUD/EPA

This course satisfies the Michigan requirements for training to perform non-abatement lead hazard control work (interim controls).

>>Click  here  to download.

REVISED LEAD HAZARD CONTROL RULES

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