Lead Poisoning Prevention Workshops - Community Energy Project

Lead exposure can occur due to the presence of lead in older paint, plumbing, soil, and even household items. With education, awareness, and action, you can prevent lead poisoning!

Community Energy Project offers two different year-round lead poisoning prevention workshops, each providing a free safety kit for qualified participants, and participants qualify for our free HEPA-Vacuum lending program.

Get Involved with our Lead Poisoning Prevention Program:

Register for one or both lead workshops on our calendar page
View and share our Lead Poisoning Prevention Brochure
Help us teach our workshops – Become a Volunteer Workshop Leader
Host a workshop for your community by filling out our interest form
Contact our Program Coordinator at 503.284.6827 or lead@communityenergyproject.org

Lead Poisoning Prevention Workshop

Prevent exposure in day-to-day living, especially in old housing. This workshop teaches participants:

The history and modern-day uses of lead
How we are exposed to lead, and health impacts
Common sources of lead in the home
How to test for lead
How to avoid exposure
Additional resources

This workshop is perfect for:

Anyone currently pregnant or breastfeeding
Families with children aged 0-6 years old
Those living in a home built before 1978
Anyone who wants to know more about lead and methods for preventing exposure

Lead-Safe Home Projects Workshop

Learn how to conduct a lead-paint disturbing project using safe work practices

History and modern-day uses of lead
How we are exposed to lead, and health impacts
Proper techniques for containing and cleaning lead dust
Best practices for lead-paint disturbing projects
Personal protective equipment for your lead project
How to work with a contractor to ensure best practices are used

This workshop is perfect for:

Anyone planning a paint-disturbing project in a pre-1978 home or older furniture/items
Those wanting information about finding and working with lead-certified contractors
Anyone who wants to know more about lead-safe work methods

HEPA Vacuum Lending Program

After attending one of our Lead Poisoning Prevention workshops, you are eligible to borrow a High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) vacuum. HEPA vacuums are the only guaranteed way to pick up lead dust and debris safely, especially from fibers like carpet. Loans are available for up to 2 weeks and are completely free. If you have not attended a workshop, please go to our online calendar and register for an upcoming lead workshop prior to requesting a unit.