Lead Poisoning Prevention

Clinic Times:
1st and 3rd Monday of every month
8:00 am - 10:30 am.

The Canton City Health Department participates in the Ohio Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program in collaboration with the Ohio Department of Health. The Lead program helps to facilitate the primary prevention efforts, as well as childhood lead testing, and medical follow-up services for children with lead poisoning in the city of Canton. The Environmental Health (EH) Department conducts environmental assessments and interventions to eliminate exposure to lead. Education and consultation services about lead poisoning prevention may be provided by a public health nurse.

Services Include:

• Free lead testing for children 12 months to 5 years of age
• Lead inspections for homes with lead poisoned children
• Free HEPA vacuum loan for lead hazard clean-up
• Presentation to Canton community organization, neighborhood associations, day care centers, and school staff
• Displays of lead educational information at fairs and special events

Toy Recalls

Lead is is sometimes used in the production of toys, and exposure to lead is potentially hazardous, especially to children. Recall updates and additional information can be found through the Consumer Products Safety Commission at www.cpsc.gov.

Links to Publications

Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home

Reducing Lead Hazards When Remodeling Your Home

Lead in Your Home: A Parent's Reference Guide

Protecting Your Children in Summer (Spanish)

Resources and Links

Lead Poisoning - Ohio Department of Health

Lead Poisoning Prevention Program - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Pollution Prevention and Toxics - Lead Programs - U.S. EPA

Office of Lead Hazard Control - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission