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This document provides information on lead hazards in homes built before 1978, health risks associated with lead exposure, and steps to protect families from lead poisoning.

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1. Obtain a copy of the Protect Your Family From Lead In Your Home pamphlet.
2. Read through the pamphlet to understand the risks of lead exposure.
3. Identify potential lead sources in your home, such as old paint and plumbing.
4. Conduct a lead-based paint inspection if your home was built before 1978.
5. Seal any chipping or peeling paint and clean lead dust from surfaces.
6. Make sure to keep children away from lead sources and wash hands regularly.
7. Follow local health department recommendations for lead testing and remediation.

Who needs Protect Your Family From Lead In Your Home?

1. Parents with children aged six and under.
2. Pregnant women living in or visiting older homes.
3. Homeowners planning to renovate older homes.
4. Landlords of residential properties built before 1978.
5. Individuals concerned about lead exposure in their environment.

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How can you protect your family from lead in your home?

If you suspect that your house has lead-based paint hazards, you can take some immediate steps to reduce your family's risk: If you rent, notify your landlord of peeling or chipping paint. Keep painted surfaces clean and free of dust. Clean floors, window frames, window sills, and other surfaces weekly.

What protects you from lead?

What can I do to protect myself lead exposure at work? Wear a respirator: Wear a clean, properly fitted respirator (not a dust mask) equipped with P100 or equivalent filter in areas that have lead dust or fumes. Wear protective clothing. Keep your work areas clean using wet wipes.

How do I reduce lead in my house?

Clean frequently using a wet mop, cloth or sponge to reduce the likelihood of chips and dust forming. Use a lead-safe certified renovator to perform renovation, repair and painting jobs to reduce the likelihood of contaminating your home with lead dust. Find a lead-safe certified firm near you.

How to protect yourself from lead fumes?

Wear a respirator: Wear a clean, properly fitted respirator (not a dust mask) equipped with P100 or equivalent filter in areas that have lead dust or fumes. Wear protective clothing. Keep your work areas clean using wet wipes. Do not dry sweep or use compressed air to remove lead dust.

Can lead be removed from home?

There are several ways to remove lead-based paints: Wire brushing or wet hand scraping with the aid of a non-flammable solvent or abrasive compound. Liquid paint removers can be used on small areas, such as windowsills, doors and woodwork.

What blocks lead absorption?

Certain foods can protect against lead poisoning! Vitamin C, calcium, and iron can block lead from being absorbed and may help get rid of it. For lactose-intolerant diets, consider the following food items: Dark leafy greens (kale, chard, collard greens)

How to reduce lead in a house?

Clean frequently using a wet mop, cloth or sponge to reduce the likelihood of chips and dust forming. Use a lead-safe certified renovator to perform renovation, repair and painting jobs to reduce the likelihood of contaminating your home with lead dust. Find a lead-safe certified firm near you.

What are the protective measures for lead?

Clothing – wear disposable coveralls and use washable (eg PVC) or disposable gloves if there is likely to be lead dust contamination. Remove these when leaving the work area. Do not wear them in rest areas and keep them away from personal clothing worn outside of work. Avoid washing contaminated clothing at home.

What helps get rid of lead in your body?

For more-severe cases, your doctor might recommend: Chelation therapy. In this treatment, a medication given by mouth binds with the lead so that it's excreted in .

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What is Protect Your Family From Lead In Your Home?

Protect Your Family From Lead In Your Home is a pamphlet provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that educates families about the dangers of lead exposure in the home, particularly for children and pregnant women.

Who is required to file Protect Your Family From Lead In Your Home?

Landlords and sellers of residential properties built before 1978 are required to provide this pamphlet to potential tenants or buyers when there is a possibility of lead-based paint hazards.

How to fill out Protect Your Family From Lead In Your Home?

There is no specific form to fill out for the pamphlet itself, but landlords and sellers must complete the required disclosure forms related to lead exposure risks and provide a copy of the pamphlet to tenants or buyers.

What is the purpose of Protect Your Family From Lead In Your Home?

The purpose of the pamphlet is to inform families about lead poisoning, how lead can be found in homes, and the steps they can take to protect themselves and their children from lead exposure.

What information must be reported on Protect Your Family From Lead In Your Home?

The information that must be reported includes the presence of lead-based paint and/or lead hazards, the risks associated with lead exposure, and recommendations for reducing lead risks in the home.