§ 431A.360 — Lead poisoning prevention clearinghouse for schools

Oregon § 431A.360

• Jurisdiction: Oregon
• Vol.: 12
• Title 36: Public Health and Safety
• Ch. 431A: Public Health Programs and Activities

Text

(1) The Oregon Health Authority shall develop and maintain a lead poisoning prevention clearinghouse on its website for public and private schools that provide instruction at levels kindergarten through grade 12 in order to provide these schools with information about:
(a) The dangers to students posed by the exposure to lead; and
(b) How to best protect students from the hazards posed by lead-based paint.
(2) In order to provide the information described in subsection (1) of this section, the clearinghouse must include:
(a) Information about the adverse health effects from exposure to lead;
(b) Information about the common sources of exposure to lead;
(c) Tips regarding how to recognize hazards posed by lead-based paint;
(d) Information about how to safely paint, or renovate, a school and thereby prevent exposure to lead;
(e) A list of this state’s laws and rules relating to lead-based paint;
(f) Tips about how to comply with this state’s laws and rules relating to lead-based paint;
(g) Information about how to maintain a school and keep it safe from the dangers posed by lead-based paint; and
(h) Resources and education materials concerning how to prevent students from being exposed to lead-based paint.

Legislative History

Formerly 431.926