Under the rule, which took effect April 22 of this year, contractors performing renovation, repair and painting projects that disturb lead-based paint in homes, child care facilities and schools built ...

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that renovations and repairs of pre-1978 housing must now be conducted using “safe practices” to protect children and pregnant women ...

Earlier this year, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) Region 01 notified the public about an initiative to increase compliance with federal lead paint regulations in New ...

— The second of three classes being offered by Kalamazoo Neighborhood Housing Services Inc. to certify contractors and property owners on new EPA lead safety rules is set for 8 a.m. to 5 p.m Wednesday ...

Anyone who has had work done on their home knows renovation and repair work creates a big mess and a lot of dust. Dust from lead-based paint is the primary cause of lead poisoning in Vermont children.

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — The Erie County Department of Health has partnered with Tool Library to launch the Lead Safe Tool Borrowing Program. With spring cleaning and home improvements upon us, the ...

(Reuters) -Lowe's will pay a $12.5 million civil fine to resolve U.S. government accusations that contractors hired by the home improvement retailer did not take appropriate safety precautions when ...

WITH THE IRS. LET’S GET TO BREAKING NEWS HERE AT 5:00 IN THE LEAD CRISIS FACING MILWAUKEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS TONIGHT. IN A TWIST OF IRONY, IF YOU WILL. THE STATE HEALTH DEPARTMENT SAYING THE DISTRICT ...

Gov. Evers' office sent MPS a letter ordering the district to improve how it cleans schools with high levels of lead. MPS submitted a preliminary "Lead Action Plan" to the city's health department.

Lowe’s Home Centers has agreed to pay a $12.5 million penalty to resolve federal allegations that the home improvement giant failed to ensure its contractors followed lead safety laws during home ...