The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued its Lead-Safe Housing regulation, effective September 15, 2000, to protect young children from lead-based paint hazards in older housing that is financially assisted by the federal government or being sold by the government. HUD estimates that about 2.8 million housing units will be affected by the regulation during its first five years, with more than 2 million children protected, making this the largest lead-based paint poisoning prevention ever undertaken. Over 600 jurisdictions reported to HUD that compliance with the new regulation was not feasible in their area due to a lack of trained or certified individuals to carry out the rule’s requirements. To address these concerns and to promote the use of lead safe work practices during housing improvement activities, HUD has developed a comprehensive training program and is providing over $100 million in assistance to build capacity where it is needed. This paper reports the measurable results of HUD’s transition assistance policy. The data to be presented include: numbers of individuals trained in lead-related disciplines, the number of communities requesting and receiving assistance, and projections on the number of housing units made lead-safe and the number of children protected. In addition, an analysis of the effectiveness of HUD’s transition policy will be discussed. See www.hud.gov/lea
Learning Objectives: This session will enable an analysis of impediments to making federally-assisted housing lead-safe. Learning objectives include an understanding of capacity-building, training, and lead-based paint skill development, including program administration, risk assessment, hazard control, and quality control. Learners will develop an improved understanding of the link between housing and public health.
Keywords: Lead, Housing
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