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Healthy Housing Standard

New guidelines offer tools for creating healthier US homes: Healthy housing standard announced

Article from the Nation's Health on Effects of Low Level Lead on Children

Low blood lead levels can still affect children's behaviors, study says

Which HEPA vac should be used for lead safe clean up?

Everyone wants to know exactly which kind of HEPA vac should be used to clean up lead paint dust.  Here is the one recommended by Cathe Bullwinkle of Oneida County Public Health.  To order one, go to Aramsco.

Pullman Holt Model 390ASB HEPA Dry Canister Vacuum with Tools

Item # PUL B160535 by Pullman Holt

Pullman-Holts 390ASB is a powerful 4-gallon, dry only HEPA vacuum with exceptional stability. Designed for professional cleaning, this canister style vacuum has a superior, low profile design that makes it extremely maneuverable and easy to use. Unlike similar canister HEPA vacuums, the 390ASB is equipped with a HEPA filter that is individually tested and certified, a standard feature on all Pullman-Holt HEPA Vacuums. Features: A quiet, yet powerful 1.5 HP motor provides the suction of vacuums twice its size. HEPA filters are individually tested and certified to have a minimum efficiency of 99.99% at .3 microns based on particle count test method, IEST-RP-CC007. Convenient onboard tool and power cord storage. Low profile design prevents tipping while providing greater mobility. Durable chrome plated steel tank is attractive yet rugged. Conveniently located foot activated on/off switch. Horsepower: 1.5 Motor type: 2-stage, air-thru Amps: 11.8 Waterlift: 97" CFM: 100 Noise level: 65 decibels Construction: Chrome plated steel tank, injection molded base and lid Cord length: 25 ft. Weight: 18 lbs. Warranty: 1 year Tools Included: 6 ft. Hose, Telescopic Steel Wand, Two-Position Ergo Slide Floor Tool, Dusting Tool, Upholstery Tool and Crevice Tool. Use with HEPA filter PUL B160534 (sold separately) and paper bagPUL B600900 (sold separately).

Lead Certified Contractor PSA

Here is a Lead Certified Contractor PSA put out on News 7.

Article on Lead Poisoning and the Importance of Testing

Lead Poisoning Still Prevalent Today

North Country Partners for Safe Jobs and Healthy Homes Meeting Today

North Country agencies are meeting today at SUNY Canton CREST to discuss strategies for reaching contractors about the importance of home health issues related to work practices, such as lead safe work practice.  The main focus North Country Partners for Safe Jobs and Healthy Homes is to reduce hazardous exposures associated with health problems both for workers and for the people who live in the homes on which they are working.  

Arthur Garno, Director of CREST will present on the programs offered to contractors to expand their skills for the trade.  Jamie Rogers, Director of the Energy Dept of ANCA will present ways for people to get free home health assessments that generate recommendations for both improved energy efficiency and improved health of the inhabitants   Relani Prudhomme, Outreach and Education Coordinator for OHCC of the North Country, will give a brief overview of a Social Marketing approach to reaching workers that has been successful in the agricultural sector in improving health and safety behaviors on the job.

Strategic planning for upcoming outreach campaigns will ensue. This safe jobs and healthy homes coalition is planning outreach campaigns to reach contractors and the general public in Gouverneur this summer about lead and other home and home renovation-related health and safety issues, in an effort to improve health outcomes for residents.  Gouverneur was selected for the pilot project, due to recent evidence of elevated blood lead levels in the Gouverneur residents in the 1-5 age range.

A new short video showing grant work for leaded housing!

Video about HUD funding for homeowners to deal with lead.

EPA Media Outreach Material for Lead Safe Renovation

Lead Poisoning Prevention Week

October 19 - 25, 2014

National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week

This year's National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week theme, "Lead-Free Kids for a Healthy Future," will focus on the importance of the many ways parents can reduce a child's exposure to lead and prevent its serious health effects.

Funding for Healthy Homes Approach.

North Country Health Compass website lists funding sources for a variety of health-related projects.
Under Environmental and Occupational Health, they have Advancing Safe and Healthy Homes Initiative.

Let's take a look at this at our next meeting and explore the possibilities of getting some of our programs funded!

Save the Date!

North Country Partners for Safe Jobs and Healthy Homes next meeting is June 6th!  For more details, contact Relani Prudhomme at prudhomr@upstate.edu or (315) 744-0651.