Lead Safety Toolkit

Whether you’re a resident, property owner, contractor, medical provider, or early childhood professional, discover the resources you need to educate yourself and others on the dangers of lead poisoning while helping to prevent exposure inside Cleveland’s homes and child care facilities.

Master Resources

Are you looking for information and resources about lead poisoning, including prevention tips and guidance on local ordinances and tenant laws? Join us for one of our Lead Safety Toolkit trainings and utilize the resources below, including our Lead Safety Takeaways and Resource List for everything you need to provide a comprehensive overview.
 

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Upcoming Classes

Attend a free class at the Lead Safe Resource Center, including Lead 101, Lead Safe Property Owner.

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Schedule a Training

Help the Lead Safe Cleveland Coalition prepare local residents to eliminate lead poisoning from our city’s future. Nonprofits, community-based organizations, community groups, and area businesses are encouraged to join us in working to educate others and connect Clevelanders to the tools necessary for a Lead Safe future.

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FAQs

The Lead Safe Resource Center hosts 4 types of classes; see below for a description of each:

  • Lead 101 – This class is the foundation for understanding lead poisoning and prevention. It has everything, EVERYONE needs to know about lead poisoning including: the history in Cleveland, what lead is, how it affects children and adults, signs of lead hazards, screening and testing, resources and much more.

  • Lead Safe Property Owner – This class combines the Lead 101 + Property Owner toolkit. It has everything property owners need to know about the lead safe certification process, financial assistance, and other resources available to support them on their way to becoming lead safe.

  • Lead Safe Early Childhood Professional –  This class combines the Lead 101 + Early Childhood Professional toolkit. It has everything that early childhood professionals need to know about the impacts of lead poisoning, early intervention, and resources available to support parents and children impacted by lead poisoning.

  • Lead Safe Medical Professional – This class combines the lead 101 + Medical Professional toolkit. It has everything that medical professionals need to know about lead poisoning, screening and testing, and tips on how you can support parents who have been impacted by lead poisoning.

For these specialized workshops, please fill out the online inquiry form.