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Lead

Lead is a metal that can be found in the environment, around the home or at workplaces. If untreated, lead poisoning can be serious.
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  • Lead poisoning

    Some people will develop health problems or lead poisoning if they are exposed to enough lead. If untreated, lead poisoning can be serious.
  • Removing lead-based paint

    You can get lead poisoning if you do not take care when you remove lead-based paint from the inside or outside of a building.
  • Blood lead notification level

    The notification process is triggered when a person returns a blood lead test that shows an elevated blood lead level.
  • The Environmental Case Management of Lead-exposed Persons (goes to another website)

    A resource document for health officials who are involved in the investigation and management of people who have been exposed to lead.
  • Medsafe warning on mercury and lead in skin whitening products (goes to another website)

    Skin whitening and lightening products may contain high levels of mercury and lead, which is dangerous to your health.

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