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Asbestos
State Agencies
Federal Agencies
Asbestos in the Home — Commonly Asked Questions
Asbestos may be present in many materials in your home. It may be found in older home insulations and floor coverings, and in older electrical equipment such as fuse boxes, lamp socket collars and receptacle boxes. It is hazardous if you can crush it in your hand if its surface is not sealed to keep the small fibers from escaping and entering your lungs. << MORE >>
EPA Spotlight
EPA launches consumer awareness campaign on vermiculite attic insulation. EPA has released information on the hazards involved with vermiculite insualtion and precautions that can be taken. << Go to news release. >>
Mold and Moisture
Minnesota Department of Health
Recommended Best Practices for Mold Investigations in Minnesota Schools
Recommended Best Practices for Mold Remediation in Minnesota Schools
Minnesota Department of Commerce
Energy Information Center -- Energy Guides, including Home Moisture Brochure
University of Minnesota Environmental Health and Safety
Mycological Aspects of Indoor Environmental Quality(airborne fungal glossary, health effects and photos)
Managing Water Infiltration into Buildings(protocol for responding to water damaged materials)
University of Minnesota Extension Service
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Clean up Mold and Control Moisture -- Tools for Schools Guide
Lead Poisoning Prevention
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) — Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
Minnesota Office of Environmental Assistance (OEA) — Information on Lead Fishing Sinkers (Dangers & Alternatives)
National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) — Lead Hazards
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) — Lead Page
Orange County Register (California) - Toxic Treats Information
Parent Center - Lead Poisoning Information
Sustainable Resources Center (SRC)
U.S. Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) — Toxicological Profile for Lead
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) — Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) — Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics Lead
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 1 Keep It Clean campaign for projects disturbing painted surfaces for homeowners and property managers
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) — Spanish Website With Lead Information
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