Body 1. Lead is harmful to children. Lead can damage a child’s brain and nervous system. Lead exposure is especially dangerous for children under the age of six because their rapidly growing and developing bodies absorb more lead. It can cause permanent learning and behavioral problems that make it difficult for... Links in this section relate to Body

Body Click on the icon link, in the table below, to view the appropriate file. Read about downloading files. General Food Safety California Retail Food Code CMFO Presentation Clean. Sanitize. Air Dry. Daily Inspection Checklist Dogs in Food Facilities and on Patios Effective Management of Cockroach Infestation Enclosure of Food Establishments... Links in this section relate to Body

Body Lead Week is a national annual campaign during the last full week of October to bring awareness to and prevent childhood lead exposure. This year's theme, Nutrition as Prevention, addresses the role that nutrition plays in preventing lead from being absorbed into the body and empowers families to offer healthy...

Body Lead is toxic to everyone, especially children under six years old. Even a small amount of lead can affect children’s IQ, learning and behavior. The Lead Toolkit is intended to help families identify common sources of lead in the home and learn simple steps to reduce exposure. The Lead Toolkit...

Body How do I get tested for lead? Ask your healthcare provider for a blood lead test if you have health insurance. Some employers also offer periodic testing for employees who are exposed to lead on the job. Do NOT use filter paper testing for blood leaf testing. Children under 6...

Body The Environmental Protection Agency established the Lead and Copper Rule to protect public health and reduce exposure to lead and copper in drinking water. The most common sources of lead in drinking water are lead and galvanized steel pipes, and brass or bronze faucets and fixtures. According to the California...

Body There is no safe level of lead. Even small amount of lead can cause learning and behavior problems for children. Some of these health problems can last a lifetime, including brain and nervous system damage, slow growth and development, and hearing and speech problems. Children with lead poisoning do not...

Body LPS Outpatient Designation Process Training In-Person Process For Outpatient BHS Programs, please read the instructions first. 5150/5585 Initial LPS Outpatient Designation Instructions OR 5150/5585 Re-Designation LPS Outpatient Designation Instructions Mock vignettes for 5150 and 5585 if needed as part of Re-Designation process For Correctional Health Services (CHS), please read the...