National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week

• National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week is October 21-27, 2012.
• Children under age 6 are most at risk for lead poisoning.
• Prevent lead poisoning. Get your home tested. Get your child tested. Get the facts!
• Was your house painted before 1978? Protect your family from lead exposure.
• Remodeling the home? Renovate right with lead-safe work practices.
• Talk to your health department about testing home paint and dust for lead. For more information in Jefferson County contact Gennifer at 244-7134 ext. 25.

All Tips

• Keep the area where your children play as dust-free and clean as possible.
• Consider hiring a certified inspector to check for lead hazards in older homes. 
• Ask your doctor to test your young children for lead even if they seem healthy. 
• Be a good neighbor. Spread the word about EPA’s new lead-safe renovation rule. 
• Report chipped or cracked paint to your landlord if you live in an older home built before 1978.
• Make sure your children do not chew on painted surfaces, such as toys or window sills.
• Learn about and avoid toys that contain lead