The Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program supports the Tennessee Department of Health’s efforts to prevent childhood poisoning and optimize health by ensuring access to care through local outreach, education, and referrals to recommended services.
Tennessee Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program Screening Guidelines The Tennessee Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP) screening, testing and follow-up guidelines are based on the latest recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Childhood Lead Poisoning and Prevention of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the endorsement of the CDC.
The Lead-Based Paint Abatement Program is a part of the Division of Land Protection. Individuals seeking certification to conduct lead abatement activities in the State of Tennessee must first meet the qualifications required for each individual discipline (worker, supervisor, inspector, risk assessor, and project designer) as described in the ...
Lead is a toxic metal used for many years in products found in and around our homes. Although lead-based paint was banned for use in residential structures in 1978, deterioration of old buildings, remodeling and renovation of older houses, and lead in dust and soil result in a continuing health threat — especially for young children.
About LEAD Tennessee is a pipeline of current and emerging leaders moving through 12 months of intense, high impact development in eight leadership core competencies, thus building bench strength within agencies and creating a pool of leadership talent for the state. LEAD Tennessee is designed for the executive and senior level leader/ manager. High potential emerging leaders within agencies ...
Lead and Copper Rule Revisions On , EPA announced the next steps to strengthen the regulatory framework on lead in drinking water. During the next two years, TDEC will be incorporating new rules regulating lead and copper. The first compliance milestone with the revisions is the Lead Service Line Inventory (LSLI). Due to the complexity and time involved for the LSLI, we have ...