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This document serves to inform individuals about the dangers of lead exposure in homes built before 1978 and provides guidelines for protecting families from lead-based paint hazards.

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1. Obtain the 'Protect Your Family From Lead In Your Home' pamphlet from a trusted source.
2. Read through the pamphlet thoroughly to understand lead exposure risks.
3. Fill out the personal information section at the top of the pamphlet.
4. Indicate if your home was built before 1978, the year when lead-based paints were banned.
5. List any children and pregnant women living in the home, as they are at increased risk.
6. Check boxes relating to the condition of the home (e.g., chipping/fading paint, plumbing issues).
7. Provide details about any previous lead testing or remediation efforts in your home.
8. Sign and date the pamphlet to acknowledge that you have received the information.

Who needs Protect Your Family From Lead In Your Home?

1. Homeowners in properties built before 1978.
2. Renters living in older homes.
3. Families with children under six years old.
4. Pregnant women or women planning to become pregnant.
5. Health professionals concerned about lead exposure risks.

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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 program designed to inform families about the dangers of lead poisoning due to lead-based paint and other lead hazards in homes, particularly those built before 1978. It provides resources to help families take steps to protect their children from lead exposure.

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

Landlords and sellers of homes built before 1978 are required to provide this information to potential tenants or buyers as part of a federal law aimed at preventing lead exposure.

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

To fill out Protect Your Family From Lead In Your Home, you need to complete the disclosure form accurately, providing information about the presence of lead-based paint or lead hazards in the home, and ensure that it is signed by both the seller/landlord and the buyer/tenant.

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

The purpose of Protect Your Family From Lead In Your Home is to educate families about lead hazards, ensure they are aware of the risks of lead poisoning, and encourage them to take preventive measures to protect young children, who are particularly vulnerable to lead exposure.

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

The disclosure must include information about any known lead-based paint or lead hazards in the home, the condition of such paint, any past reports or risk assessments regarding lead, and a statement confirming that the buyer/tenant has received the information.