Lead Program Information

What About Lead?

Click here for the facts about lead, known uses, health risks, and ways to protect you and others from exposure.

Lead Management Plan

Stanford's protocols and procedures for managing lead and lead-related hazards are contained in a written Lead Management Plan (LMP). Click here to view the LMP Table of Contents for an overview of the Plan's elements.

Lead Testing Information

The Lead Management Program coordinates testing of air and bulk materials for lead and maintains records of testing results.

Facility Design & Construction Standard

Stanford's Facility Design & Construction Standard (FDCS) is a guidance document used by architects and engineers in charge of developing construction plans and specifications. A section of the FDCS describes contractor health & safety requirements for asbestos, lead and other EH&S related issues.

Links to State and Local Lead Regulatory Standards

Cal/OSHA Lead Standard - General Industry

Cal/OSHA Lead Standard - Construction

California Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch