Simple Steps to Protect Your Family
from Lead Hazards
If you think your home has lead-based paint:
• Don't try to remove lead-based paint yourself.
• Always keep painted surfaces in good condition to minimize
deterioration.
• Get your home checked for lead hazards. Find a certified
inspector or risk assessor at epa.gov/lead.
• Talk to your landlord about fixing surfaces with peeling or
chipping paint.
• Regularly clean floors, window sills, and other surfaces.
• Take precautions to avoid exposure to lead dust when
remodeling.
• When renovating, repairing, or painting, hire only EPA- or stateapproved Lead-Safe certified renovation firms.
• Before buying, renting, or renovating your home, have it
checked for lead-based paint.
• Consult your health care provider about testing your children
for lead. Your pediatrician can check for lead with a simple
blood test.
• Wash children's hands, bottles, pacifiers, and toys often.
• Make sure children eat healthy, low-fat foods high in iron,
calcium, and vitamin C.
• Remove shoes or wipe soil off shoes before entering your
house.
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